Damian Marley Shares Favorite Songs by his Father, working w/Nas & Thoughts on Dancehall Today

[@Leonelferreira97]

Damien Marley makes GREAT music, I feel like his music will stand the test of time...

[@rockstarJOP]

Leonel Ferreira yeah he has alot of classics

[@tacsavory]

love Damian he is awoken, his father would be proud.

[@dliv33]

Tracey more than proud that's why he name him gong jr Bob name him that cause he seen a mini him

[@tacsavory]

being proud of a son is a good thing and of course Bob would feel more.

[@barringtonscott3329]

@@tacsavory Bob would cry tears of joy

[@thebrooklyndon]

@@dliv33 Bob did not give him the name “JR GONG”. I agree that his father would be very proud of him, his siblings and grandchildren as well. They all have done very well for themselves and have also continued his legacy. The name “JR GONG” was “given” to him when he was a child attending an event for his late father at 56 Hope Rd. He was trying to get through the crowd to enter and the man at the entrance working there had yelled out to the crowd for them to “make way” (allow Damian to get through the crowd). He yelled “Make way for JR GONG, JR GONG come tru (through), so he could enter. Gong was one of Bob Marley’s nicknames, hence the name Jr Gong.

[@barringtonedwards7008]

@@thebrooklyndon HIS FULL NAME IS DAMIAN NESTA ROBERT MARLEY. HE IS THE JR GONG AND NESTA IS BOB' FIRST NAME. LOL

[@Thisguyecm]

His fathers legacy is undying. I swear The name MARLEY will live on forever. And his collaboration with Nas was a much needed piece in hiphop and reggae. So positive and empowering.

[@kinzafaiz5161]

I'm so attracted to his honesty. I love his vibe and his mind. What a brilliant legacy.

[@britney-leejohnson9572]

proud he doesn't change our accent for American interviews 🇯🇲

[@wzz225]

B Jay Why would he?

[@beriljoseph6502]

B Jay go to sleep always something negative to say, I read your comment you’re changing the accent yourself

[@valeriegrosjean5043]

De plus en plus de sagesse sur ton visage.💚💛❤️🍀🇯🇲✌️damian

[@razorsharplifestyle101hard9]

Damian couldn't speak like a african american if he tried.Dude went to school in jamaica.Your comment is dumb.

[@SJ_Vibezz]

Code switching happen naturally sometimes it’s not a indication of authenticity especially when you have people from all over the world in your family

[@chinbeats6551]

They talk to him with great respect and hold him in high regard. Rappers dont get respect like this

[@elemaire86]

Damn right! And they shouldn't! lol I'm playing but its whatever man. If Nas showed up or Grandmaster Flash, or Rakim came through they would give them mad respect.

[@jzsson2283]

rappers aren't usually apart of a music royalty family.

[@briandawsonii4451]

John Khaos alot of rappers dont but they dont get love example Black Thought, Common, etc

[@JG-ql7ne]

Because he’s bob son

[@tonomamoueinai5067]

He is getting respect because he smells like it....in other words he deserves it,he s manners,he s ethos,he s way of living sets the standards high,its jist simple.u canot talk to a person that respects him self n others in a disrespectful manner...the rappers get that because they allow it,thay treated the way they treat people,ofcourse with exeptions...

[@thenowchurch6419]

One of the key things Damian learned from his father : Be your self. Stay cool my youth.

[@Streetslogic]

Distance Relative's is by far the best, most introspective & enlightened album I've listen to to date

[@barbarajohnson9065]

The Marley Dynasty will live forever 🇯🇲 Respect Jr Gong more Love 🇯🇲🆙🇯🇲🙏🏾

[@itsKheav]

Damien is so under rated

[@amandastuart9070]

Love him. He has such a sweet spirit.

[@jeromephillips9102]

after hearing Damien speak I felt a dreadlock forming at the back of my head

[@laxmirio]

Jerome phillips lhh hell naw bruh

[@TingsAfrican]

Jerome phillips 😂😂😂

[@cloroxbleach175]

LOL

[@daj4ckelnz]

Bahahaahhahahha

[@JacobTanks]

Damian*

[@arieltarawally764]

I needed this interview. Damian Marley is an epic artist. so humble and knowledgeable.

[@jenthagem]

Yes that Distant Relatives album is one of my favorites!

[@matthenry8439]

jenthagem road to zion has soms of the deepest realist lyrics I heard in a long time . Sums up our world in an instant man !!

[@samuelreed2994]

Nas and Jr. Gong was the dopest album to unite hip hop and reggae ever... in Spirit and in Truth!

[@MeYou-kw2xf]

I still listen to it keep it in rotation one at home and one in the truck.

[@jahgirlflo643]

Ebro ain't lyin that album changed my life. THE BEST OF ALL TIME!!

[@matthenry8439]

jahgirl floi its off tha hook man !! anyone who doesent like this album clealy hasnt listened to the lyrics and tha meaning properly man . Its the best ive heard in a long time man .

[@sherwood9917]

Let's be clear: the primary reason that ganja is illegal in Jamaica has to do with the US. Jamaica tried several times to legalize ganja, but the US reminded us that we needed its financial aid and were at their mercy when it comes to trade agreements. It's only because of what has happened in Colorado and Washington State that Jamaica is now "allowed" to make such a move.

[@Godspeedysick]

sherwood991 Damien was sort of trying to toe the line on that question.

[@dimpleeyes]

I love and respect the Marley Family to the up most. Damian you are one of the sweetest man eva💛💙💜💚

[@BritishJamaican777]

Damian is so beautiful inside and out. Such a mesmerising voice too... xxx :-) xxxx

[@Sweet1o1]

all damians music is amazing but welcome to jamrock and distant relatives two of the best albums ever forrealz! put on the albums and play from beginning to end...and love it all!!! keep it on replay!!! great beats and rythems..uplifting and feel good...fun..eye opening...spiritual...makes you think...and if ya pay attention...you just might learn something!

[@IBTEHAL92]

distant relative is the best hip hop/reggae album of all time. we need to hear more conscious music from nas and damain. zilla me love yah man keep up the great job.

[@QueenAfyBlog]

Love this family. Beautiful music

[@yazzio82]

love this interview....876🇯🇲👌

[@4evatinker]

Damian is so chill and his vibe is unmatched. And he's FINEEEE 😍

[@dmac8671]

My favorite Bob Marley.. Crazy Baldheads, Zimbabwe, Forever Loving Jah, Who Dem Cap Fit, Punky Reggae Party, Buffalo Soldier, Top Ranking

[@MS-jn9xj]

As a Zimbabwean, Zimbabwe hits me hard

[@bedipuss123]

dmac8671 Zimbabwe and War are my favorites....

[@chanchalkhandelwal4116]

i know a place ?!

[@tehillajeffrey5811]

War, I know, Punky Reggae Party, I know a Place, Zion Train

[@Buhle93]

sameeeee

[@alexmaggs3461]

I'm not a massive hip hop fan, but Patience is hands down my favourite song ever

[@petetobias8561]

Thought this was a great interview, and Damian was given much respect. It was also nice to here some info about the family, about Damian"s life and what he's doing, so overall have to say big up to this broadcast.....

[@xKoRxClanPs3]

Distant Relatives is hands down my top 5 favorite albums.

[@VictorJMusic1]

Distant Relatives had a major impact on me as a young African man and musician. Never saw a new Damian Marley album coming, can't wait!

[@SziontificMystic]

Ebro is 100 percent right about Distant Relatives! top 10 albums in the last 10-20 years at least

[@gundampil0t553]

Hot 97 you get a W for this interview

[@chrisventura1881]

Distant Relatives was amazing.

[@williemcdjr]

yall was lightweight ill prepared for this interview. be we still love yall. Salute the legend.

[@majormediaproductions]

Marley Love 4Life ✊✊✊

[@Streetslogic]

knowing how aware Damien is, I feel he was giving a "safe" answer when asked about American politics

[@ripschlechtelaune9116]

felt that too.

[@damiondash3465]

His father was almost killed because of Jamaican/ American politics

[@mikem4481]

Because those clowns were trying to get him to bash Trump and he's smart enough to know their game.

[@beautydefined6722]

I absolutely love him

[@frijolerox3]

He is god level. One of the greatest

[@angellozano5052]

this man has so much intelligence

[@cashmeredreamzwakeup4189]

My son was in a car seat when that Distant Relatives dropped. He has that album in he playlist Always!! One Love for Great, Timeless Music!!

[@rickybobby1869]

I'm kinda salty about this only being 20 minutes long lol

[@kuur3137]

me too

[@oneloveonebeing]

Ricky Bobby feel you i def wanted to hear about distant relatives the process, that interview will happen one day with both of them, has to

[@Noldy__]

Me 4

[@niyahbinghimurray2005]

that's because these corny azz people interviewed him

[@bornme8127]

real talk

[@themettaphorce1]

Love these kind of introspective interviews with good laughs and conversation and inspiration. Ebro your perspective is on point and your team is solid. Blessings

[@aybar6322]

Love All the marley's❤️❤️Raggae is my favorite music:)

[@Ms_T_Perfectly_Imperfect]

I had to check one of my homeboys who never listened to the Distant Relatives album, but was focused on the album sales. This album is classic and is the perfect marriage between reggae and hip hop with no pretense. Pure genius and TALENT.

[@vexinyoutube6515]

I am so proud of being Jamaican

[@zegna666]

HUMBLE. love this interview.

[@octaviawarigia9893]

cant breathe your music is amazn.fave artist foreva

[@kiddub62]

im so glad i got to see damian and nas in sf outside lands 2011. the best live band i ever seen. ran thru my soul.

[@MrStonedkeef]

Distant Relatives ...How that didn't walk the Grammy boards I just don't know. True classic music. I walked about 25 miles from the West End of London to the south side of London just listening to that album. Midnight to daybreak. True moving music.

[@sungod8999]

Good Interview. Respect reggae because it gave birth to Hip Hop. Invite more Reggae/Dancehall Artist

[@oiaiofoster4775]

He is Hot!!!!! Just wish his dad would live longer to have that son & father relationship even though he had a lot of kids.

[@juanboss560]

Ebro just had to say "Since you Bob Marley's son, I thought you would smell like weed". Bitch, we know who his father is & he don't have to smoke weed if he doesn't want to.

[@joy-jn1nx]

Literally my favorite album... I still come back to it here and then.

[@yous5759]

I've waited for this interview for so long!!!

[@EjnrTV]

Nas x Damien Marley album is underrated because they swayed away from the norm or from what was trending at the time. Not many artists out here have the balls to do things like that. Maybe only Kanye West does & Chance The Rapper. When this album was released i couldn't fuck wit it because it was above me. As i grew up and became more aware of certain things just in life about black history, politics etc. & also appreciated old school music even more. Now i appreciate this album because this is a masterpiece.Simple. It is very authentic. Well structured and has a great theme and style. Equipped wit relevant and meaningful samples. A powerful message also. Touches on status quos and unanswered questions. Very powerful music. This kind of album educates you on music, politics, history and just life as a whole. It expands ur knowledge on music allows you set the bar higher on what is high quality music. Rather than sticking to what mainstream fans like. It challenges that. That is beautiful. I wish artist would do that more nowadays. Challenge my taste for music. Show me that music can get better or make me see ur vision instead of following what is already been done. New artists need to learn how to appreciate music before their time. Don't just be a rapper. Be an artist.

[@iztheillest]

I remember when he was still in elementary, he said he doesnt like his dad’s love songs and prefers the “rebel music, with a heavy bassline”

[@SEEMIYAH90]

let me load up distant relatives soon as this over. wicked album

[@martintoe5301]

Distant Relative is an amazing album

[@piratepudge7453]

I'm 17 years old; and meeting Damian on person is one of my wishes.

[@robertneville3768]

That nas album was the best album that year. I played that for 2 years straight

[@kuur3137]

Great interview and good questions from you guys. Respect to ya'll it was amazing!

[@miguelsanchez911]

Facts that album is one of my favorites. Distant Relatives is a classic

[@junitandra3373]

Jr. Gong is outstandingly self-made, he can sit on the throne beside his dad

[@LaCheleWallace]

I agree, Big Brother (Ebro). _Distant Relatives_ is so underrated. My favorite ended up being _Count Your Blessings_. Great interview.

[@roylilly6534]

wow. Damian. didn't expect this today and for me to notice so late. I used to skate to that Album.

[@sonya774]

Love the interview, such greatness, love, respect.

[@gayathrijithin]

Immense respect to Damian

[@Jungz.88]

Thoroughly enjoyed this interview. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@SSTID1908]

agree with Ebro about the album. as we enter is one of my all time favourite songs

[@Rielestkid]

That is most definitely one of the best hip hop albums ever made.

[@officialgtech]

Distant Relatives was a instant classic. Absolutely legendary!

[@brownsuga5097]

interview up up ..big up uself Damian Marley Jamaica all the wayyyy

[@onelovecpt1783]

Irie Vibe in the studio when theres a Marley....blessed GongZilla

[@Oioisavaloy]

Got so much time for this guy!

[@Omarley76]

16:04 respect respect, lil bro said put respect on my big bro name💎💯💯

[@dasnake3164]

Also respect for Damian, many artist can never understand or accept any new music even if they don't like it per say, we need more of that in music because then we won't have so many copy cats 👀

[@hoodoo457]

Distant Relatives is definitely one of the craziest underrated albums ever made.

[@denisbute6205]

Distant relatives = piece of art !

[@blamito]

Distant relatives 2 🙏 please

[@xmen9587]

s/o to all Jamaicans @ MIA. RESPECT ONE LOVE

[@DrumJeter1985]

Krayzie Bone ft Damien Marley "Revolution" incredible record! This guy is genius!!!!

[@matthenry8439]

Distant relatives is one of the best album's ever . When u listen to tye meaning and the lyrics of the tracks its of the hook man . Road to zion and patience are fucking deep man !! Real meaning . #REGGAERAP

[@georgekumakanga717]

I had fun watching this interview

[@dasnake3164]

A much needed, and GREAT Interview

[@Deb.-on9ep]

That concert was awesome and the music amazing!!!

[@Danny-Da-LJ]

Distance relatives is .... Absolutely the most underrated album in the history of music.

[@TripleBProduktionz]

Distant Relatives was the last physical album I purchased #GreatAlbum Damian Marley #Top5 5:55 LOL Big up Bounty Killer

[@TripleBProduktionz]

real talk!

[@jjay6432]

the most inciteful Damian interview.

[@CassiusTravels]

The entire crew, Ebro especially, has really stepped up their interview game. I'm impressed... Great segment!

[@NJatTheDisco]

This interview was better than the breakfast clubs one.

[@m.o.b.a.y.7236]

confused as to why Distant Relatives didn't win a Grammy ?

[@bentleyblack9795]

forbidden knowledge

[@stevenjohnson2955]

They did not want it to.!!! The powers controlling the Grammies that is. Racist/Satanic cunts. The evidence is overwhelming and proven. America is under satanic control. Check out Bohemian Grove!! (You Tube It)!!

[@Captainjonhello]

Jonathan Hanlan remember grammies for white ppl

[@symba50]

Jonathan Hanlan it's because the "Grammy" folks couldn't benefit from the cd .... It was (free) a donation to Africa

[@IphiaCarlene]

Cause the Grammy's only acknowledge basic white music. Once in a while they award genuine REAL talent, however for the most part, they ignore true authentic ORIGINAL talent. They ignore the people who CREATED the music they like to award themselves with.

[@ceo1574]

Respect to Jnr gong. Always been a fan✊🏾

[@MsKesina]

I go on the Welcome to Jamrock Cruise every year. That is the ultimate vacation.

[@jflack6]

"On your way up, lift me up. On your way down, don't let me down" ~ Bob Marley

[@renzotv7252]

15:55 Rosenberg get check by Damian Marley lol .FACTS!

[@laurentroose2429]

I’m watching this 7 years later but on 4/20 ;)

[@symoneb382]

I loveeee Damian and Ky-Mani

[@NYCmadeME]

I agree with EBRO 100% on That Gong & Nas album. Distant Relatives was one of the best albums of that year and i still rotate it constantly.

[@NIJEECAPRICORN23]

Damian Marley much love and respect =)

[@kame5271]

Finally a real Jamaican accent, i'm still cringing from that ' Nas album Done ' video.

[@andre5282]

Kame Louie rankin is exactly Jamaican tho

[@kame5271]

Khaled man, Khaled...

[@dready4733]

+Real Voulga theres a difference between dancehall and reggae music

[@kame5271]

Real Voulga Vybez is jail for you know what... Damian is down to Earth.

[@lexdiamondz1991]

The fact that positive artists like Damian Marley are more popular outside of Jamaica than they are in Jamaica is a disgrace. You should be ashamed to say that Alkaline and Popcaan are more popular...more signs that Jamaica is turning into a shithole.