While the only actual link of bloodline between these two are merely strands of cannabis, there’s no denying the fact that Nasir Jones and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley have a kinship in the studio when it comes to creating stirring rebel rock for the freedom fighters. It started once upon a time as the duo traveled on a “Road To Zion,” a single from Damian’s solo LP Welcome To Jamrock; an album that went on to spawn two Grammy Awards including best Reggae album in 2005.
Passionate and emotive, this official first glimpse of Distant Relatives hits its mark with a motivional stride of verses from Nas combined with Dame’s usual convincing chants down Babylon.
The project hits stores 4.20.10. How fitting. Get your lighters ready.
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Download — Damian Marley & Nasir Jones – “Strong Will Continue”
And to get you further pumped for the project, check out this brief EPK.
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No freakin way this drops that date. Lazy stoners
I was surprised by how good this song was. Nas actually sounded charged.
I’ll be in best buy reeking of sweet jane. Taking like 20 minutes to find this while mumbling to myself lol.
Cool track. Definitely in my top 5 anticipated for 2010.
nas+damian= a slice of heaven
Slick, this is big budget Avatar Hip Hop in glorious 3D.
This album is like a weed-smoking-hip-hop-head’s wettest dream.
It will be good to hear NAS’ peerless lyrical ability finally being backed by decent production at long last.
At first I just thought this album was rumour mill material, you know the fabled DJ Premier and NAS collabo album, but wow this one is actually happening. :)
I want to like this, but…
Looks fresh to def…I support it.
But yeah shoulda pushed that release date up cuz I wanna hear that ish, but I understand the 4twamp date for all those who partake in the greenness!
I am hyped up!
AS dey ENTER !
Downlown?
Jr. Gong be saying some shit if you listen close enough.
This is all I needed to hear. I’m sold.
As long as Nas lets Damien pick the beats this project has a chance to be really good.
first time i’ve been excited for an album since hearin bout Big Boi project
damian is one of the illest lyricists out. so is nas and this exactly what he needs to revive him. now he just needs to a disc with AZ
Preemo needs to be backed up by a celler full of weed to get Nasir in the studio. Methinks this is good!
Distant Relatives – As We Enter (full version)
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enjoy & thank me later. GREUMST!!!!!!!!!!!
This track is fire. This type of music is what the world needs. Might not reach #1 on the US pop charts but I’m sure this will be loved around the world. Love it. Big up to Jr. Gong and Nas.