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Radio (Clean)

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Ky-Mani Marley's fourth solo album is "Radio" (2007) a fourteen track release which features guest appearances from Louie Rankin, Young Buck, Gail Gotti, Tessanne Chin, Mya & Maintain. The Jamaican born Miami raised artist provides a substantial release which is more Hip Hop influenced then any of his past album's, and the infusion of the two genres works real well on this album - a fine example being the album's opening track "I'm Back" where Ky-Mani collaborates with Louie Rankin and Young Buck for an excellent track. Next up is "The March" which has Ky-Mani rolling out for war. "Slow Roll" is just that, Marley delivers a laid back tribute to a special woman, female MC Gail Gotti makes a late appearance. Head nodding production follows on "One Time" , Marley sings away on the upbeat "Hustler" & teams up with female singer Tesanne Chin on "The Conversation". Marley keeps the love ballads coming on tracks like "Royal Vibes" & the mellow "I Got You" feat. Mya. Ky-Mani Marley sings with passion on "Jezebel" a tale of being in love with a woman who is not loyal and the heart break it causes. My favourite track on this release is "Ghetto Soldier", Marley, Louie Rankin and MC Maintain team up for a blazing banger. The Red Spyda produced "Breakdown" follows, and then Marley closes the album off on an introspective note asking for god's blessing on the deep "I Pray". A Bonus Vox Spanish Remix of the "The March" is also included. "Radio" is high quality album worth having in the collection, recommend checking it out.

This album by Ky-Mani is great work. I love the feel of the album. This is Ky-Mani but this is not reggae. Some songs have a reggae feel but most of it is hip-hop and r&b. I love The March, The Conversation, Royal Vibes, Hustler, Jezebel, Slow Roll, I Pray. So many hits on this record!! It was nice hearing a Marley outside of reggae. Buy this, you will love it. I hope this record gets the exposure it deserves.

What can I say? Another great one from the talented Marleys. My favorite track is the Conversation. I love it. Great street romance in it. I have yet to be disappointed by Ky-mani Marley.

I can't believe he's singing about puttin' holes in your chest and cursing all over the album. Part of the beauty of Bob is I can play it around my kids and parents and anyone else and it is a message of love. This takes an about face from Ky-mani's previous release "Many More Roads" which is one of my favorite albums of all time. He says that "Radio" is finally more of who he truly is and that blows my mind. His dad lit up the darkness and continues to long after he has left this planet. I'm confused at the album's direction. This album I feel will fade away into the darkness with all the crude language and attitude albums that have come before and will come after it. Sad.

On the positive. The song "Hustler" is the track that is worth the money spent on the disc. Phat song without cursin' lyric and gun totin'. Royal Vibes is a good track that illustrates the genius that is Ky-mani's lyrical flow. Almost sounds like this track and "Hustler" were recorded closer to the "Many More Roads" sessions. In fact, on melodymakers.de, I saw this song pop ("Royal Vibes") up on there and I listened to it about 2 years ago. "I Pray" is a decent one.

I also noticed a huge recurrence of the sample from his father's "Crazy Baldheads." It seems it's used in half the songs.

I can't help to wonder whether Ky-mani would sing a song like "One Time" to his children. Is this song to teach that AK's and 9's are a good thing to talk about? Is it admiralble to put a baseball-size hole in ya chest? This is what confuses me about this album. What's going on?

Jah Bless

Smooth, Soulful, Hip Hop with a Reggae vibe. Excellent and unique piece to add to the MARLEY collection.

If you're execting a rehash of his Dad's music, you'll be disappointed. This is Ky-mani as an individual. He has many musical influences, including his father, and it shows on this CD. The music has a mix of rap, hip-hop, and reggae flavor. But rap from a Jamaican is way better than American rap. And his underlying Rasta faith shines through. Ky-mani is an awesome artist, and I love this CD.

Time has shown us that, the one constant is change.
Only through change are we able to grow.
This having been said, Ky-mani has raised the stakes with this,
his latest jewel.
Haters & nay sayers have long waged a futile battle against
that which they either don't understand or, are afraid to embrace.
To exile Hip-Hop, or most certainly Reggae to a finite definition,
is in essence to close the door on all that has been achieved,
as well as all that has yet to be achieved.
This body of work not only gives an accurate portrait of human existence,
it rounds off the jagged corners upon which the closed minded continue to
cut themselves.
The tracks are "bar none" a jump start to the drained batteries of today's
or, more appropriately, tomorrow's heroes.
The lyrics hold no grudges, and make no excuses.
Those eager to be moved...will be. Those awaiting the next thing to hate,
bon` apetite.
This album goes to prove that.....If you're waiting on life,
you probably just missed it. (& you can quote me on that!!!)

~peace & blessings~
Regenold aka "MidnyteSunshine"

Like one viewer said, it's like having a new Bob Marley album. Listening to this CD is like hearing Bob Marley sing different genre of songs (which is crazy when you hear a rap song). The similarity is so mesmerizing especially when he makes those unique "Bob sounds or crys" so common in Bob Marley's music. There is reggae, jazz, rap, love ballards, latin mix, prayer, rebellion, etc.; and I love every song. What a wonderful way to hear Bob's cool calming voice from Ky-mani in an intense upbeat contemporary manner. It is obvious that he put his all in this one and he did an excellent job mixing it up. That's what sets him apart from his Dear Dad. Ky-mani Marley is on a whole new level. I listen to Radio all the time and if anyone hears me playing it I will always get asked (esp. One Time), "Who is thaaatt?" I personally don't like to hear the same genre of songs more than 3 times in a row so most of music I listen to is all over the place thanks to ipod. So I really like the variety in this CD. If you like Bob Marley, reggae with a twist or just good music, this is a keeper!

i love this cd ki-mani sounds just like his father with an urban hip hop edge smoothed out with gail gotti singin' wow best cd i have ever purchased thank you Mr. Marley. i feel he has created a masterpiece i just purchased 2 of his earlier albums,but can't keep the radio out long enough 2 listen 2 the others. the beats on the radio are so hard hittin' and strong the lyrics are passionate and real sounding. man what a great musical experince!

Cant figure what sound Kymani is trying to portray but its his own distinct sound and vibes. Top 5 or 6 tracks on this are ok. Good colab with Young Buck and Tysanne Chyne