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Many More Roads

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If Ky-mani stays true to the sound on this CD as opposed to his first release he could be the heir to the void left when his father Bob Marley left this world. Ky-mani's voice is almost identical and manipulates his vocal stylings like his father for some amazing results. The title track "Many More Roads" has vocals that sound just like Bob's musings on "Running Away" complete with twisted, throaty, half muffled, teasing vocals that are hauntingly reminiscent. Ky-mani is in fine form for this CD as he stays close to the source without going too deep into other forms like his initial effort where he explored rap. "Heart of a Lion" is pure Marley, it matters not who is singing it is the spirit that lives on. This song is one of my favorites with it's message of strength in mind, body and spirit. I really was floored when I first heard this CD and play it often as it is as close as it gets to having a new Bob Marley CD. In all fairness Ky-mani has established himself as a magnificent artsit himself, he just happens to be the son of one of the most beloved artists to have walked this earth. The band is tight and plays in a style that would have made the original Wailers proud. The I-Three's like background vocals are complimentary as well giving perect harmony. The songs on this CD are great, plain and simply put this is Ky-mani's effort to date. Some of the themes explored are love, faith , hope, revolution and freedom, all of this in the guise of a true Rastaman. I've heard all the Marley children's music and Ky-mani is at this point the strongest considering his song writing talents as well. I love this CD, play it numerous times in a day and feel much love after listening to it. No need to hit "skip" on this CD, it's more like "replay." I highly recommend this CD to all fans of reggae, this is a hot CD that stands on it's own but continues the legacy. Long live the Marley family and may Jah continue to bless and nurture Ky-mani's talents! Great stuff not to be missed by anyone who likes reggae. This CD is much more than being about a tat, dreadlocks and genes, it is about a spirit that lives on, the "Heart of a Lion."

Well den! The name Marley will be hoisted to the top roots reggae once more. I knew the I-dren would pull it off ( .... and let them know, we won't stop till we get there!). Sounds real comfortable with his sound. Excellent album. Essential for ANY collection. One Love

Seems like another apple didn't fall far from the tree. Just like his Dad and other siblings, Ky-Mani once again shows he can play other styles of music as well as roots reggae, yet keeps the spiritual torch burning, giving thanks and praises to JAH and calling all bredren and sistren to stand strong and trust in the Almighty.

In terms of popularity, Ky-mani Marley may be far behind the likes of eldest brother Ziggy, Stephen and even little brother Damian, but he's the best vocalist of the singing Marley kids. Ziggy and Stephen, as talented as they are, seem to lean far too heavily on the Bob Marley-isms, especially Stephen. And Damian, while seemingly the most popular Marley nowadays, is arguably the least talented -- putting out albums with solid music backing thanks to brother Stephen, but his vocal delivery is OK at best.
Now, with Ky-mani, while not as prolific as Ziggy, I can envision him as being a singer in his own right, Marley name or not. I can't say the same of the others.
The Marley kids have their strengths.
Ziggy writes strong songs, but his voice is so much like his father's that it's hard to discern his own voice, and it just doesn't seem he has ever found a sound of his own, and maybe that's through no fault of his own -- as he has been branching out musically lately.
And Stephen, as good as his production chops are, he's nowhere near as good a lyrics-writer, and his vocals seem all over the place, imitating Bob Marley more than Ziggy ever did.
And Damian leans on dancehall toasting, at which he's OK, but I still wonder if he'd have the opportunity if, first, he didn't have the Marley name, and didn't have Stephen's production backing.
*(Julian, unfortunately to say, seems to be mostly an imitation of both Bob and Ziggy, and you'd see him if you couldn't catch Ziggy, Stephen or Ky-mani performing)
But Ky-mani, to use Jamaican parlance, has the "sweetest" vocals of the Marley brood. His voice, while still reminiscent of father Bob's, has a timber to it and subtle vibrancy to it, like it's a cloth made of finer threads.
Whereas Ziggy and Stephen's vocals still seem rough, and even flat at times, Ky-mani brings true melody, musicality and dexterity with his singing.
I saw him performing live recently, and his on-stage performance was right up there with the best two or three reggae concerts I've seen.
And he can play funky, play roots, play dancehall and sing lovers rock, going from each style with ease (and sometimes back and forth between two styles within the same song, check out "Hailie I" on this CD), whereas Ziggy is good with the straightforward voice of indignation and conscience, but rather lacking when it comes to the love-themed songs. And Stephen is better at the love songs than Ziggy, and also good at indignation, but he's lacking when it comes to the social-conscience songs, stumbling while trying to deliver strong messages.
But with Ky-mani, just hear how he goes from the rooted indignation of
"Who We Are" to the roots of title-track "Many More Roads," and to the lovers-rock style of "Love In The Morning," all equally convincing. And when I saw him perform live, I learned he can handle dancehall booming vocals more convincingly than Damian, for whom dancehall toasting is his bread and butter. (Check out "In A De Dance" on this CD, where he delivers a gruff vocal style, reminiscent of Buju Banton, but with Ky-mani's vocal ability)
It's truly a shame that more people don't know about Ky-mani, but I guess that makes it easier for us, his fans, to see him play. ;)
Ziggy has the elder brother status and voice of wisdom, Stephen the production know-how, Julian the Ziggy-like and Bob-like mannerisms and affectations, and Damian the toasting bravado, but Ky-mani's got the vocal dexterity and skill, something the others can't claim. With a new album due out sometime soon, hopefully Ky-mani will gain recognition for being much more than just "another Marley son."

I have had this album for a couple years and I must say it is one of the best Reggae albums ever. There is not a bad song on the entire album! It is loaded with heavy roots. Ky-Mani shows his talent here and blows previous album Country Journey away.
Ky-Mani may be the next "King" of reggae if he can follow this one up with anything close to this however I don't see how he can out do this one.

This album just showed up at my house, I had never heard of this guy, I said Marley well that sounds good, I know of ziggy marley. Ziggy is very good as well in his own world. Ky mani brakes new ground with old roots in this album. I have never heard a better album put togather in a long time. all the songs on this album are the very best. I saw all the brothers on tour in Portland Oregon. That was one of the best shows I have ever seen. Buy this album you will love it. And support all the Marley Bros, and help your local Organic Farms............Allen Maderos

THIS CD DEFINETLY HAS THE IRIE VIBES THAT ANY ROOTS REGGAE FAN WILL TRULY LOVE! IF YOU WERE OF FAN OF HIS FIRST CD, (WHICH WAS ALSO A 4 STAR CD) THEN THIS WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN! I PERSONALLY THINK HE HAS THE MAKINGS TO GIVE REGGAE THE LEADERSHIP IT HAS BEEN LACKING! IN MY OPINION HE IS REGGAE'S NEW KING!!!

roots reggae has sort of fallen down these days and and has been over taken by dancehall and rap like reggae. There are still a few out there keeping the roots alive. This, in my opinion, is a classic. Nuff said. de only other ting I&I haffe sey is the spirit of Mr. Marley roars strong with in dis lickle son.

Why this man hasnt won a Grammy yet,is one of the worlds greatest mysteries...
This is his best album yet.Radio is Great, but Many More Roads is DIVINE. You really
get a feel of his vocal talent & the authenticity of his roots. EVERY song on this masterpiece is a gem.
And that says alot about the quality of an artist when you can let the album play without skipping a track.
Listening to this album will make you feel positive & carefree..Straight paradise..Ky-Mani is the truth!

I didn't know who Ky-Mani even was until I seen "Shottas", an excellent movie about Jamaican gangsters. My first CD was "Radio", which I was VERY pleased with. I decided to search for other music by Ky-Mani on Amazon, and came up with this disc, "Many More Roads" and another called "The Journey" - his debut album from 2000.

I bought both of these CDs from Amazon, and listen to them quite a bit. The lyrics are explicit, so if you are offended by this, he also offers the "clean" or "edited" version.

The music is a blend between hip-hop, reggae, and rap. Being a fan of Motorhead, Black Sabbath, Blue Oyster Cult, and hard rock/metal in general; I don't usually like ANY rap or hip-hop - but this is Ky-Mani!

If you like Bob, you'll like Ky-Mani. "Dis bwoy bring da island sound to da world - just like 'im fadah. Long live the Marleys!!! Jah bless!!!"