Tracks1.1 As We Enter 1.2 Tribes at War 1.3 Strong Will Continue 1.4 Leaders 1.5 Friends 1.6 Count Your Blessings 1.7 Dispear 1.8 Land of Promise 1.9 In His Own Words 1.10 Nah Mean 1.11 Patience 1.12 My Generations 1.13 Africa Must Wake Up
NotesInternational Hip Hop superstar Nas and Grammy-winning artist Damian "Jr.. Gong" Marley join creative forces to release this highly anticipated and exciting 2010 collaboration. This is an album created by the two serious artists to explore and celebrate the correlations and deep-rooted connections between reggae and Hip Hop, tracing both sounds back to the African motherland that is both the cradle of humanity and the wellspring of mankind's music. The project features the signature instrumentation and musicianship of Marley with the hard-hitting beats and lyrics of Nas. Distant Relatives traces the direct line from Dancehall Reggae's breakthrough moment 40 years ago to the rise of Hip Hop several years later.
I saw Nas & Marley when they were on tour promoting this album, one of my top 5 shows!One of the best collaborations ever combining rap/hip-hop with reggae/dancehall. Even a guest appearance by Lil Wayne and Joss Stone. Buy this album you won’t be disappointed!