Ghanaian music luminary and four-time GRAMMY nominee Rocky Dawuni and Cedella Marley, three times GRAMMY winner are set to release ‘I Got A Song” on July 18’
The song set to be released via AQUARIAN Records and distributed by Tuff Gong International was done in collaboration with the Melody Makers and the first-born daughter of reggae icons Bob Marley and Rita Marley.
‘I Got A Song’ is a love song grounded in the very essence of humanity. Simple in the timeless beauty of its reassuring message and expressive of the universal feelings of love that connect us all, the single is inspired by the Australian Aboriginal concept of “songlines,” or “dreaming tracks” that Rocky discovered during his visits with Aboriginal communities on a recent tour to Australia.
These “songlines” constitute a form of cultural passport and repository of knowledge. They flow through generations, serving as crucial connections between individuals and their ancestral lands.
“Music is the heartbeat of global connection,” says Dawuni. “This song, and having the opportunity to collaborate with Cedella, honours that spirit while invoking a call for harmony, identity and purpose through its natural reverence to the joy of love.”
Cedella Marley adds, “’I Got a Song’ reminds us of the power we each carry within our voices and cultures. It’s a bridge between past and future, between continents and communities, and we are so excited for the world to hear it.”
Recorded at the beautiful Hen House Studios in Venice, CA, ‘I Got A Song’ features an impressive lineup of world-class musicians: Santa Davis (Bob Marley, Peter Tosh) on drums, John McKnight (Ben Harper, Fishbone) on bass and guitar, Anthony Brewster (Chali2na, Citizen Cope) on keyboards. It was engineered by engineered by Harlan Steinberger and mixed by Bob Riddim who also mixed Rocky’s GRAMMY-nominated “Neva Bow Down.”
Cedella’s vocals were recorded at Studio C in Miami with Fareed Salamah serving as engineer.
Echoing the philosophy and spiritually that bridges Africa to the Diaspora, ‘I Got A Song’ is a timeless collaborative anthem of unity, interconnection and the world at large. With its uplifting message and undeniable global appeal, ‘I Got A Song’ promises to be more than lyrics and a melody – it’s a movement.
ABOUT ROCKY DAWUNI
Rocky Dawuni has risen over the years to become one of Africa’s most influential musical voices. His style and music’ straddle the boundaries between Africa, the Caribbean and the U.S. to create his unique Afro Roots sound that unites generations and cultures. A galvanizing performer, Dawuni has shared the stage with luminaries including Stevie Wonder, Ozomatli, Alpha Blondy, Angelique Kidjo and John Legend, among many others. Rocky has been a UN Goodwill Ambassador for the Environment for Africa since 2018. Through these and other designations he uses his music to shine a light on crucial issues facing humanity cross the globe through live concerts, speaking, panels, youth empowerment and more.
ABOUT CEDELLA MARLEY
Cedella Marley is an accomplished author, musician, fashion designer, philanthropist and entrepreneur. She is the managing director of the Bob & Rita Marley Foundations, advancing charitable causes and missions that align with the family’s values. Cedella recently expanded her sports advocacy by becoming the Ambassador for the Basketball Association of Jamaica where she supports the growth and development of basketball, especially among Jamaican youth, further demonstrating her commitment to sports and community upliftment
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