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“Mind Control,” the long-awaited solo debut from reggae royalty Stephen Marley, was released on February 6, 2007 via Tuff Gong/Ghetto Youths/Universal Republic. The album features cameos from Ben Harper, Mos Def, Mr. Cheeks and Damian Marley to name a few. “Mind Control” arrived on what would have been the 62nd birthday of Stephen’s iconic father Bob Marley.
Since the break of the Marley sibling group the Melody Makers, Stephen has earned credits as a producer and co-writer giving him five Grammy wins, more than any other reggae artist. He co-produced his younger brother Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley’s past two records, including the breakthrough hit “Welcome to Jamrock,” which won a best reggae album Grammy.
The fourth of Bob’s ten recognized children, Stephen, possesses a vocal tone that is eerily close to his dad’s. Perhaps more important, Stephen is also gifted with some of Bob’s songwriting talent.
“Hey Baby” features verses from Mos Def and some skillful light R&B production; “Iron Bars”, inspired by his experience of being put in a Tallahassee, FL jail for marijuana possession, has the passionate chorus “Let me out, let me out/I’m an angry lion”, while “The Traffic Jam” is straight dancehall. “Woman I Love You” and “You’re Gonna Leave” are touching love songs with original, melodic rhythms.
Though “Mind Control” is his first solo effort Marley does justice to Bob Marley’s legacy — and that speaks volumes.
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