On the long list of musical ideas, this is not one that we would have put anywhere near the top although, being sanctioned by the family of Bob Marley, it appears to be legitimate.
A remix album will be released this summer of Bob Marley and the Wailers’ classic album Legend. Legend: Remixed will include new versions of 15 of the album’s 16 tracks by top DJs and producers including ten time Grammy winner Stephen Marley, RAC and Nickodemus, among others. There is also a new rendition of Redemption Song by five-time Grammy Award winning reggae artist, Ziggy Marley. The album’s executive producer is DJ/producer Jason Bentley.
UMe president/CEO Bruce Resnikoff said “The Marley name and music are precious to us. We are truly honored to continue Bob’s legacy with the support and participation of his family and the Tuff Gong organization. We feel the release of this album will offer key opportunities to the Marley family to expand their brand, and its message, outside of traditional music venues.”
Tied in with the release will be a documentary, Making of Legend: Remixed, including interviews with members of the Marley family, the producer and remixers.
The remix version of Three Little Birds will also be heard on a summer advertising campaign for Hyundai’s Assurance Connected Care program.
Further information should be available in the coming days…..