Reggae legends, Bob Marley and The Wailers usher in the New Year with a reimagining of his classic Stir It Up, in collaboration with Ghanaian rap icon, Sarkodie.
Produced by MOG, this song combines the signature guitar strums and soothing bounce we know and love, with Sarkodie’s iconic flow. Stir It Up will connect generations, continents, and more!
Bob Marley is one of the most legendary figures in modern music; his influence is immeasurable. The Jamaican singer, musician, and songwriter inspires with social activism and politically conscious lyrics fused with elements of lovers-rock, ska, and rocksteady.
As a pioneer of Reggae, Bob Marley was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. In December 1999, his 1977 album Exodus was named Album of the Century by Time Magazine, and his song One Love was designated Song of the Millennium by the BBC.
With a career spanning almost 20 years, Sarkodie is one of the most successful African rappers of all time. He was the first winner of BET’s Best International Flow artist at the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards, and he has crowned Vodafone Ghana Music Award’s Artiste of the Decade.
Sarkodie’s signature pace, cadence, and whit permeates every track, and this is no different. When speaking on this historic collaboration with Bob Marley, Sarkodie told Weekend Beats, “What a way to kick start this year! Definitely one of the highest moments in my career/life… It’s been a BIG torture keeping quiet about this particular project but I guess it’s always the best when timing is right. Big shouts to the team at Island records, my team and the Marley family for getting me on this amazing project with the legend Bob Marley. Such a blessing to lay my vocals right next to the original vocals of the legend…I will be sharing how the whole process happened… for now, get ready to enjoy the remake of Bob Marley’s Stir It Up produced by MOG.”
