Massive Pick: Damian Marley - Halfway Tree

Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley released his second album, Halfway Tree, on Motown in 2001.  The album was a roots reggae style blended with dancehall, African, hip-hop, and R&B.  Co-produced by Damian & brother Stephen Marley, it won the 2002 Grammy for 'Best Reggae Album'.  This is the album that made Damian Marley an internationally known artist along the likes of Beenie Man, Sean Paul and more recently, Collie Buddz.  Helping him on the album were Capleton, Bounty Killer, Yami Bolo, rappers Treach (of Naughty By Nature), Mr. Cheeks, Drag-On & Eve.  My favorite songs are, "More Justice," a solo track from 'Jr. Gong,' "It Was Written," featuring the blazing Capleton, and "Educated Fools," a hip-hop vibe featuring Bounty Killer and Treach.  Don't miss "Still Searchin'" and "She Needs My Love," with contributions from Yami Bolo.  'Jr. Gong' also remakes his father's songs, "Catch A Fire," his version of "Slave Driver", and the 'hidden' track "And You Be Loved," based on Bob Marley's "Could You Be Loved." 
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 1.  Educated Fools

 2.  More Justice

 3.  It Was Written

 4.  Catch A Fire

 5.  Still Searchin'

 6.  She Needs My Love

 7.  Mi Blenda

 8.  Where Is The Love

 9.  Harder (Interlude)

10.  Born To Be Wild

11.  Give Dem Some Way

12.  Half Way Tree (Interlude)

13.  Paradise Child

14.  Stuck In Between

15.  Halfway Tree

16.  Stand A Chance/And You Be Loved

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