Nas & Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley - Road To Zion - As We Enter - Distant Relatives

Wicked hip hop tune from Jr Gong & Nas. Even if you dont check for rap music (I don't) you might have heard the hype over their future album project - Distant Relatives (to be released 18 May 2010). This is the tune that started out their collaboration, released back in 2005.

Many hard core reggae fans object to reggae artists going into other styles of music, but of course this can also be a force for good in this world. Rap artists I'm sure can be very skilled with words, but so often these days the music is saying nothing. Reggae rappers (known as DJ's) have been putting out a conscious message since the 1960s. This project also aims to trace the roots of rap music, through Jamaica, and all the way back to Africa. And also to show the link between reggae music, hip hop music and beyond. This is promised to be done both musically and lyrically. The CD will also include a DVD to furture illustrate this point featuring reasonings from hip hop legends like MC Rakim, DJ Hool Herc and journalist Jeff Chang, and foundation reggae artists like U Roy, Big Youth and soundman / producer King Jammy.

More info: http://www.myspace.com/distantrelatives & http://www.distantrelatives.com

This is the first single from the album - As We Enter.