What we see in our children and other children , we can tell the future by looking at them and see what kind of examples we are setting up for them , says Marley .
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“ What we see in our children and other children , we can tell the future by looking at them and see what kind of examples we are setting up for them ,” says Marley , so inspired by his children he decided to make children ’ s music . He collaborated with a team of strong musicians to create 2020 ’ s ‘ More Family Time ’, the follow-up to his 2009 Grammy and Emmy winning album ‘ Family Time ’. Upbeat tunes feature the signature reggae sound with Ben Harper , Sheryl Crow , Lisa Loeb , Tom Morello , Busta Rhymes , Angelique Kidjo , Alanis Morissette , Stephen Marley , and Jamie Lee Curtis reading . Marley ’ s children Judah , Gideon , Abraham and Isaiah appear on the record along with his four-legged child , Romeo .
The songs are catchy and fun , impossible to listen to without tapping a toe or singing along . ‘ Everywhere You Go ’ with Sheryl Crow and ‘ Play with Sky ’ with Ben Harper tell a story of confidence and being supported , a message to children listening that they are loved and not alone , a la ‘ You will always have love in your life , everywhere you go , my love will follow .’ The album is brimming with the joyful reggae message fans of the music relish , in that no matter what , everything will truly be alright in lyrics like ‘ The sun will rise , and the sun will set , no need to fret .’
“ Making the album was an inspired process that came about very naturally with getting the other artists involved and getting their songs in ,” Marley says . “ The whole process was very uplifting and a great stress relief , for my kids also who had a big influence on it .”
Other tracks include ‘ Music Is In Everything ’ featuring Lisa Loeb , ‘ Move Your Body ’ featuring Tom Morello , Busta Rhymes and Isaiah Marley and ‘ Jambo ’ featuring Angelique Kidjo . ‘ My Dog Romeo ’ features pupster Romeo while ‘ Wonderful People ’ features Judah , Gideon and Abraham Marley .
Marley is an author , whose recently published book about his father , Bob Marley : Portrait of the Legend reveals photographs and the stories to bring people closer to the human side of reggae legend Bob Marley .
“ The book continues to share positive vibration because it ’ s about bringing people together ,” says Marley . “ That is his legacy and everything we do to celebrate him also celebrates the idea of more unity , more love , bringing races and classes and religions together , and it is all about that bigger picture .”
Marley poured over the hundreds of photographs to choose the pictures he felt would best illustrate his father ’ s life and love of others .
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