Of course with the name Marley you would think maybe this guy has something to do with Robert Nesta and in this case thankfully your right. Damian is the youngest son of the great Bob Marley and has been performing since he can remember. Born in 1978 he brings the world of Reggae together with Soul and Hip Hop that permeates his lifetime.

While this isn't his first album (Mr. Marley (1996) and Halfway Tree (2001) came before this) I can't remember one song that he has done getting as much play in the states as the single currently playing aptly named the same as the album it resides on. Damian has the world
at his feet but is he ready to jump into the fire and will he come up smiling? Read on for another GeoReview.

"Confrontation" starts the album out like a political movie with names of impoverished places and situations. Bunny Wailer's and Marcus Garvey's words are both used to convey the messages on the track and Marley speaks on some warlike situations.

"There For You" is Marley talking to the higher power and his peoples and is speaking on how grateful he is for what he has and doesn't have. All this over a string laden track and smooth track that you can dance to slowly or sleep to. Yes, it's that type of sound!

"Welcome To Jamrock" is the first single and Marley introduces people to the Jamaica he knows not the tourist attraction often advertises. The video is especially vivid and I suggest all check it out!

Marley stakes his supremacy in "The Master Has Come Back" a dance track with a battle feel to it. The Chorus is fast and the track follows suit as Marley spits with quick furvor.

Brother Stephen Marley (also co-producer) joins in for the fun track called "All Night", a song that has the song of a 50's groove with freaky/funky lyrics. You can tear the club dance floor up with this bouncing track with friends or a friend (You know what I mean!)

A jazz feel is attained with Bobby Brown joining in on "Beautiful", a track that's definetely a future single. Marley talks about a woman who has a mans back and digs his style! Imagine that!

"Pimpa's Paradise" talks about those girls who only know one mode: party and going too far for the good guys so she gets put in the box! Black Thought joins in for a verse and Stephen comes back for more singing. The team of artists talks about cocaine addiction and how it brings the girl down! Too bad she's in paradise! But whose?

"Move" is a different sounding track and Damian uses his fast flow to talk about people moving for freedom and their due justice on this planet. You know? Things like great jobs, real living for all! Exodus is movement of Jah people and that's what he's speaking on! Fighting
the system and speaking up for ourselves is the point of this song!

"For The Babies" is a song talking about difficult positions the children born and thought of have to come into or not! The song especially shouts out for parents to care more for their children and do more for them. Fathers need to be there and not be in the shadows
for their children! Stephen and Damian talk about babies drug infected, parents lacking wages and papas locked up!

"Hey Girl" uses the sound made famous by Zapp & Roger and Stephen Marley and Rovieta Fraser join in helping Damian talk about that queen or king that we are all looking for. This song is great for a late night dancehall!

"Road To Zion" is a serious song and the beat sounds like someone making a journey to something special. Nas is one of the few artists who fits perfectly with this concept and he talks about problems in the world and his own personal life. Both artists talk about doing
the righteous thing not the perfect thing! Looking for answers this team tells people to think less of the material and more about the quest for prosperity for all especially the children!

"We're Gonna Make It" reminds of vintage Bob Marley and Damian talks about the final hour not being here yet. While its hard to stay focused, people need to strive for the better life and make keen observations of what makes people weak and build to be strong! You can workout to this track, dance or actually listen to the words. Multipurposed is what they call it!

"N 2 Deep" is Damian talking about those situations that can put you in quicksand and tells you to avoid them! Shake your shoulders on this one and take down some notes if you don't know excess of anything is not a good thing. Be careful is the strongest note of this song.

"Khaki Suit" features Bounty Killer and Eek-A-Mouse and it's purpose is to let the children and people know that they have to be prepared themselves and not depend on government and the big suits to help over themselves. These words are important (if you can pick them up) because it's time people fought for themselves before anyone else is supposed to!

Overall this album is blue fire hot! Damian is Reggae Hip Hopper and his versatility is needed in both genres. The beats are fused with many musical styles and his topics are (like his father's) ranging and deep. He doesn't lean on his celebrity status and that is refreshing!

Damian Marley gives you a well rounded look at Jamrock, it's culture and his experiences in it. He also gives a vision on where he wants it and the future to head. He gets thoughtful, political and talks about social injustices and mishaps while letting you know he's a blood dripping man on this planet and likes to love and have a good time.

I'll give this album 5 Globes.