Globally successful singer and songwriter Farruko pays tribute to the legendary musician with his own version of Bob Marley’s iconic hit “Jamming,” titled “Rasta Reggae (Jamming).” The song will be part of the official deluxe version soundtrack of Paramount Pictures’ long-awaited Bob Marley biopic, titled Bob Marley: One Love.
Farruko is the only artist on the album who recorded another version sampling Marley’s voice. The soundtrack is available now via Tuff Gong/Island Records. Watch the official video for “Rasta Reggae (Jamming)”
“Being part of a project as iconic as this film has been a blessing for me. When I was presented with this opportunity, I chose Jammin’ because it’s one of my favorites from Bob. I knew of one that this was for me. The process was incredible because we included samples of his vocals in a recording of mine. It was a moment of reflection for me, like recording with Bob Marley himself! It was an honor to be part of this and this film will show that he was more than a leader, he was a prophet, someone who changed musical culture forever and who always made it a priority to defend human rights and peace and equality. I identify a lot with him. He has always been an inspiration to me and we also share something very special, the culture of the island. That runs in our veins” – comments Farruko.
The film’s soundtrack, ‘BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE (MUSIC INSPIRED BY THE FILM)’, includes contemporary versions of Bob Marley’s most iconic compositions performed by Kacey Musgraves, Wizkid, Leon Bridges, Jessie Reyez, BloodyCivilian, Skip Marley (grandson of Bob Marley), Farruko, Mystic Marley (granddaughter of Bob Marley) and Shenseea.
Bob Marley: One Love, now in theaters, “celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity,” shares Paramount Pictures. The film was produced in collaboration with the Marley family and stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob Marley and Lashana Lynch as his wife Rita.
Once again, Farruko continues to add achievements to his successful career, and his participation in Bob Marley: One Love is proof of this. The release of “Rasta Reggae (Jamming)” follows a monumental year for the global superstar, who scored his 47th No. 1 on the Latin Airplay chart with her hit “Pasa_je_ro.” Now Farruko is preparing for a series of festival performances, headlining La Onda Festival by Bottlerock in California on June 1 and 2, and Vibra Urbana in Miami this Saturday, February 17.
