Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley. The first time I heard of him I was flipping through and I see his Jamrock video on MTV. I was instantly hooked. The single is everything it needed to be. So, I went out and bought the album. It's really two-sided for me. Half the album is 4/5 material, while the other half is 2/5. Average that together, Mr. Marley gets a three. Road to Zion is absolutely perfect. Beautiful, on the other hand, is equivalent to a used tissue. It's really sticky and no one wants it. In fact, I would say the best moments on the album come when Damian samples his own father's work. Pimpa's Paradise and Move are prime examples. Overall, this is a good blend of hip-hop and rap, and a good listen for anyone.
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