Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Watch Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley play "Slave Mill", "So a Child May Follow" and "Speak Life" at the Tiny Desk.
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Sept. 9, 2019 | Felix Contreras -- There was a distinct feeling of history in the air when Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley took his place in our office with his band, and it wasn't just the legend behind his surname. For fifteen minutes, we were treated to the same socially relevant reggae that his father, legendary Jamaican reggae icon Bob Marley, made popular when he put the genre on the international music map.
With eyes shut, Marley dug deep into the healing power of music with songs from his 2017 album Stony Hill. "So A Child May Follow" addresses the troubles youth confront around the globe and how to persevere to succeed. "Speak Life" sums up the message of his music and his turn behind the Tiny Desk: live a life that will enable us to survive life's slings and arrows with dignity and love. But what makes his music stand out on this session is the prominence of the acoustic guitar and piano in the arrangements, which makes the familiar sound somewhat new.
And let's address the elephant in the room: Damian's father cast a giant, magnificent shadow on the world and it can't be easy to follow in those footsteps as a songwriter and musician. "Jr. Gong" (after his father's nickname of "Tuff Gong") seems to be undaunted by that legacy and instead draws on it for inspiration and guidance. Not to mention there is more than a hint of his father's unmistakable singing voice that so often preached the same messages of self-identity and self-determination that his youngest son is now doing so successfully.
SET LIST
"Slave Mill"
"So a Child May Follow"
"Speak Life"
MUSICIANS
Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley: vocals; Roselyn Williams: vocals; Sherieta Lewis: vocals; Sean "Pow" Diedrick: keys; Courtney "Bam" Diedrick: drums; Shiah Coore: bass; Elton "Elly B" Brown: guitar
CREDITS
Producers: Abby O'Neill, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineers: Josh Rogosin, Andy Huether; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Bronson Arcuri, Jeremiah Rhodes, CJ Riculan; Associate Producer: Bobby Carter; Production Assistant: Paul Georgoulis; Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey; VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann; Photo: Shuran Huang/NPR
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❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
❤
Bobby never died, he just divided himself into many children
True ...
We are our parents and they are there's a day to God is a thousand years.
0.111 forever
Ziggy - the happiness of Bob
Stephen - the soul of Bob
Rohan - the businessman of Bob
Robbie - the athleticism of Bob
Julian - the duality of Bob
Damian - the rebelness of Bob
Ky Mani - the street side of Bob
“there’s riches that the flesh can’t touch” such a powerful line
10: 10: 10
Bob Marley never died. He multiplied 🔥🔥🔥
How the Marley kids can be as successful as they are and still be grounded is Bob's enduring gift to us all.
Truth
I only hope I can instill these same values into my son.
@@reisssato902 Jamaicans humble???Yall American think yall know us. (HUMBLE..,kmt..Rasta culture is not Jamaican culture .
can't compare Damian to bob anymore. he's made his distinction
Say it
"Some of us won't practice hate, because we still believe in love"
Strong!❤
He speaks many jewels in his music
lion paw
Love has to win. 💕🌎
Could you imagine Bob’s face to hear what his son has done on this earth with songs like this?? Wow what a beautiful song.
This comment brought a tear to my eye. As a father to young children, I can only hope they do good when I'm gone.
He’d be undoubtedly proud his son inherited his voice 💯
Nobody can't tell me this isn't one of the greatest artists in the world today. The consistency, the power of his lyrics, his performances....real livubg legend
Gong is the man my friend. Dude just has it
It runs in the family.
Truth!!!
True dat!
Promote him to SENIOR 😁😁🇰🇪🇰🇪🔥🔥🔥
Tiny Desk is the best music channel on UA-cam!
Word
It is. I've so many genres and artist on here
Amen:)
abaneyone and it’s NOT up for debate!
And KEXP man.. And KEXP
Man Damian killed it but let's give it up for his backup singers! Roselyn and Sherieta harmonies are a thing of beauty!
SOMETIMES I THINK THEY ARE TRYNNA TAKE THE.SPOTLIGHT FROM HIM DANCING AND WINNING OFF BEAT
Sean is the keyboard player.
Damian does it well.
@@YesIAmSmarterThanYouPleaseCope As a fellow keyboard player named Sean this information makes me happy
npr lets the background geniuses thrive. and i dont mean to say that to take away from them, they are all truly talented but this is like one of the few mass platforms that let them shine, theres no more exciting time as a musician
I LOST COUNT ON HOW MANY TIMES I HAVE LISTENED TO THIS SESSION
This man is not just an ordinary singer, he is a PREACHER! Bless JAH !
If this was mainstream music, our Country would be a better place
This is "mainstream music"".Fuck what Americans think of it
@@marqwhatsun3902 rite mon wii di people
Absolutely right! Unfortunately satan is the prince of the air ways, FOR NOW.
Damn thats so true and so deep
*World
why is every Tiny Desk I listen to the best Tiny Desk I've heard?
Ikr
Agreed!!!!!
that one npr tiny desk was definitely the goat, except for that other one by that other one. oh i mean but the best is that other npr tiny desk. this is like the seed to the greatest label on earth. high standards, more musical freedom.
cause you havent listen to andersoon paak / the roots concerts yet
Jonas bros?
Reggae is truly healing. I'm young and hearing that second song "follow" felt like someone finally gave me my youth back and said it was okay to be young, because lately I've been caught in a race for sure.
Sempre que alguém curtir esse meu comentário poderei voltar a ouvir essa pedrada 🔥🇧🇷
In my opinion, Damian is one of the greatest artists on this planet.
Kelly Nielsen absolutely
Agreed
Kelly Nielsen agree🔥💯
Yes, his Jr Gong album is a top of mine
he got me into american hip hop and 9 years later I'm still with you.
The Marley legacy is still going strong - bless up🙏
Bob Marley's music was SOOOO MUCH BETER than this, though! It doesn't even compare!
@@LittleLulubee I think barely anyone in modern music can compare to Bob Marley, but to be honest, I felt pleasantly surprised by this performance. Damian seems underrated.
LittleLulubee then don’t compare it. Marley’s family is keeping up the message, there is no need for those kind of comments.
@@LittleLulubee Bob Marley was a true Legend... We may never see another one... Damian, Ziggy and Stephen do an incredible job of creating their own style in sound while keeping their dad's spirit alive. Positive vibes should be sent!
Bob Marley the father of reggae 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
One of the best tiny desk concerts I‘ve seen. What a celebration of the simplicity of music!
This is the rhythm our ancestors talk to us through
feel you
the 100;S
he got his father's spirit deep in his soul 😳😳
You feel him.
MAYBE ITS HIS GRANDFATHER 🤷♂️🚩🤷♂️🚩🤷♂️🚩 THE WHITE ENGLISH MILITARY GUY🤔🚩🤔🤔🚩🤔🚩🤔🚩🤔🚩🤔🚩🤔🚩🤔🚩🤔🚩
@@Jason_Family_Man RRRRRAAAAASSSSCCLLLOOTTTTT
when i first heard "Slave Mill" i felt like Bob was singing to me
Same here
Because he spoke through him
Because bob live inside of him kids and grandkids
He's his own phenomenally talented self! Love his sound.
Same here
This was just a beautiful set. The spirit of Bob marley lives on. Damian' Jr is testament and we can all bear witness.
As an Ethiopian, my heart melted when l hear him saying How much Ethiopia is special for him & other Rastafarians...Like they say The apple doesn't fall far from the TREE, Speak Life, Thank you for making the subtitle in Amharic, it meant a lot to us, You're appreciated Damian! ONE LOVE 🇪🇹
Ah yes, a fellow professional victim.
The only country in África that did not let the colonizers in, Ethiopia
@@informant09colonizer
But you killed Rasfafarai
🇯🇲 love for Ethiopia is endless
"There's riches the flesh can't touch"... I felt this
me too!
Such a beautiful line!
Ayanda Mathebula amen🙏🏽, God is the only way hallelujah
It slapped me
bless
Yoooo y’all are legendary for gettin this man on here !
RESPECT
not EVERYONE can come to tiny desk.
LEAF Entertainment facts
bOmbaaa clott monn, more fiyah!!
Yiu!!
I need little richard next
The Marley’s success comes from their love and truths that shine through their lyrics. All of them different, beautiful and powerful. One Love 💕
I keep coming back to this concert every few months. Jah shine his light on Damian 🤍❤💛💚 Blessings Dread. Love to every one
"Some of us think we're too good, Just because material gain, If we were living as we should, then less of us would be in pain...." food for thought!
Wonderful lyric! Dad be very proud, as we are too D!
Respect
Word.
Please Damian keep going boss.
"There's riches that the flesh can't touch."
What a line!
That hit me so hard 😪
Yeah, that moved me
Umm, sexy, concious, ...seems nice, gets it,...try to preach .....man, I'm In love wit Damien marley!! LOL, YEAH ,....THOSE QUALITIES ,JUST SAYING, ....THATS WHATS UP!!
All this darkness no feel right ❤
His voice😍👌🏾🔥 sounds exactly the same as all his records no difference absolutely refreshing much love from South Africa🇿🇦. Thank you for the beautiful music. The band sounds super beautiful too. Love how everyone is rocking their own hair😍👌🏾
🌻🦋🌞🌈🦄💛💜💙💚
Right? Incredible
those backing vocals are awesome. bless up jr gong + band !!
Yep, they been with him for a while, they're awesome. I saw him/them live about 3 times, his performance is the best. The flag man is missing b/c it's too small...but he's awesome too.
Ahh the back vocals totally got me
Yasss!
"if you love someone hurry up and talk". I teared up
It’s such a beautifully true statement ❤️
Go get her!
@@oafgeneral62 this applies to my father, who was my best friend, and who is no longer with us. So much wasted time, and stuff left unsaid
@@ryanbrown98 ahh I'm sorry bro, poor from me to jump to that conclusion man. God bless your father and rest in piece to him brother
That got me too.... this u RyanGA boy? Mumford in St. Augustine 63=Orange street BnB? If so I hope you are well✌🏼
The song he chose to use for his opening speaks volumes of thus wonderful artiste. Power to Damian
Greetings from South Africa.😁😁😁
this is what Bob Marley was talking about when he said "Riches? my riches is life eternal!" his name will live forever through his seed! bless up
Exactly bro
ya. bob definatly struck me as a guy that would be just as happy kicking a soccer ball in trenchtown as a kingston mansion. genuine. blame it on the herb lol😊
jah!
Bob is forever regardless of his seed Jah mon
He also said none of his seed shall beg bread
I was not expecting this
This is history in the making
Me too!
so true
Its fi di melanated people dem to keep them spirits
Hail to the conquering lion of the tribe of Judah, JAH RASTAFARI!! Peace and blessings to all who read these words. And bless the people of Ethiopia, the last stronghold of true Christianity and the keepers of the holy Arc. 🙏
powerful
What up Fulcrum
Fulcrum is most definitely 3rd eye wide
Damian Marley took reggae music to another level of evolution. His lyrics hit deep within the soul, and the ambiance he creates is one of calm and peace.
I agree
he is lovely a man like his father bob... so true these lyrics... especially today in 2021
you said everything I wanted to say.
That was his dad but yeah sure :D
Just like his father
What a FANTASTIC start to this Monday. Stay alive KINGS AND QUEENS!
Yes! Amado!!
The second track gave me tears man, as a 20 year old the world feels tough man and nothings seems clear and transparent…. It felt like getting advice from a vise uncle listening to it
This man is the DEEPEST lyrical performer of our time! His music touches deep in my soul !!!
Also my soul brother!.
my favorite Marley...his work with Nas is incredible...I never clicked so fast
Curtis Bowden patience is one of my favorite of him and nas
Yep. Distant Relatives is outta this world!
Distant Relatives is one of the most Underrated Albums ever... True Greatest my two Great MCs. Still in rotation 🔥🔥🎶🎶
Word...know exactly which album to bump this morning
Bob and Skip are my favorites
Those backing singers!!! Gorgeous.
Damian catalog is
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Bob lives on.
Show some love if Jr Gong is your favourite ❤❤
As a South African, he makes me proud to be a Jamaican music fanatic.
Your not alone
🇿🇦 Mzansi 4 sho
🇯🇲
From jamaica with love. We love our african brothers and sisters.
I feel you. One of the greatest lyricist of our generation honestly. This man is truely a definition of what an artist is. 🇿🇦
I love the way you can listen word to word and hear every instrument clearly.
YES....!!!! SAME....! You can actually understand and feel the music
It is extremely well mastered and setup, and there is no hiding behind extreme modifications to the sound that happen in the studio
yeah NPR team is made of aliens
His voice sounds great and he makes it look so easy
Love from Ethiopia 🇪🇹 Rastafarian - Ras Teferi king of kings African decent!!!!!! Jah fam. Bless You all!!!
One of the best tiny desk concerts.
Jr Gong has really developed as an artist from Welcome to Jamrock.
He has always been a amazing artist....Jamrock put him on...but he had a lot of music before then just like this...organic
This voice... same as his father, even deeper. Awesome.
And frankly Welcome to Jamrock is such a dope song
Andrea Piatti I’m pretty sure Vincent was referring to the album, but it is a dope song.
He's always been a great vocalist,these tracks were released couple years ago
“...Some of us don’t respect life even though we worship God...” What a painful concept. I’ve been repressing this, but I need to face it. I can stop being self destructive.
just do what you could. itll be enough. i promise.
You’re on the right path. Counseling helps too! Don’t be ashamed! Blessings upon you 🙏
MOST atrocities in the world have been done on "gods" behalf. Always confused that those oppressed under religion end up adopting it... Alas the good is overshadowed by the evil. But don't lose faith eh.
I do not believe in any god. Belief or worship of a god does not mean much to me. Many god beliefs gives people their justification for taking life.
@@reverantone Fam more wars have been fought for secular reasons but yes religion has been used as an excuse for War. As someone who follows the Most High God and humbly try to follow the example set by Jesus Christ these people clearly dont have the Holy Spirit. God knows who truly love him and those who just abuse his mercy and grace.
I've had Marley tattoo on my arm since I was 21. I've always known he was a prophet and his music is a guide for those who can understand. I'm still learning until I die. One love
Words couldn't describe how grateful I am for this music, Thank you so much Damian
and NPR for realz
Carrying the legacy with pride and honor. Rastaman smiling upon his son from wherever he is now.
Yep, he's smiling with the ancestors.
traskalle Bob Marley was a shitty father, and didn’t care about his children. Or he didn’t know how. Damien was the child from Bob cheating on his wife with Miss Jamaica. What makes you think Bob
would have taken care of Damien? His own children barely like him, and his daughter hates him. How can people put aside the man for his art?
@@peanutbutterjellyfish2665 I think Damien came up in the gutters,the bastard outcast. The creative gene was passed on to the kids,but as you said.. a 💩 dad.
Roland Platt The children all lived in the stony hill neighborhood. They lived a life of privilege, not in poverty.
You never heard that Bob converted to Christianity before he was taken to the realm of the dead as all people are?
ua-cam.com/video/WXiPllReCBI/v-deo.html
Also, you might be interested to know that God has said people are resting or being tormented in the realms below after they die. Nobody is near us or looking upon us except God in heaven and among us with his messengers and the fallen messengers who are condemned and awaiting judgement.
“The righteous man perishes, and no one lays it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no one understands. For the righteous man is taken away from calamity; he enters into peace; they rest in their beds who walk in their uprightness.”
Isaiah 57:1-2 ESV
www.bible.com/59/isa.57.1-2.esv
Ask Jesus of Nazareth to forgive your traspases and ask Him for mercy and grace, He is the son of God. Only If you do this can you know who God is. That’s what God says.
Whoever is in charge of the sound in this room needs to be given the money he earns tenfold.
Its perfect!!
Adile Leorne can’t hear the lows
The Audio Engineers are Josh Rogosin and Andy Huether
Sasquatch Hunter get a better set up!
I never thought about that. I took the audio for granted!
Damian Marley is necessary! 🦁
My favorite Marley, behind his dad of course.
It’s pure disrespect to put ads not just in the middle of the video, BUT IN THE MIDDLE OF A SONG
Not surprised i wasn't the only one. #buy adblock
FxkHybrid is there any good Adblock (that’s easy to use) currently on iPhone that you know of?
Fun fact: Scroll to the end of the video (make sure it ends) then start from the beginning and voila no ads!
@@ChilleDINJerseY uBlock bra
google chrome . ad blocker . telling you it will change the whole youtube viewing experience .
15 minutes of real music that can change the world if everybody listened.
If they REALLY listened👽👍
Word!
Damian is the real deal, he has enormous talent, and so much soul. I adore him ❤️ much love!!!
Speak life speaks volumes
Me and my girlfriend opened a homestay here in Himachal Pradesh last year. The lockdown and the pandemic ate up our business. Through every dark nook and corner, Damian’s voice and message helped us heal and rise. Now, when things are changing, we can’t be more thankful to NPR and Damian Marley for the strength and the medicinal vibration. Never say die, Rastafari! Peace be to all 💚
Blessings upon you! God Got You🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Stay strong n everything gonna be Allright 🙏
I feel you brother. Be well, healing vibes!
I miss Himachal pradesh so much! Blessings from Israel!
Blessings! We must rise up and rebel 💎
Feel so violated when a commercial interrupts this master piece. Music with meaning 🎶
adblock plus no more adds
Violated... exactly.
Almost tossed my phone
No adds with Premium
Nothing is for free
Can’t believe after being such a massive fan of bob marley I never knew Damon Marley was this good he’s just like his dad ❤
Live a Humble, an everyday of the week Life. So give Praises😊
Those backup singers got some very lovely voices.
Check them out on Playing for Change
What are the backup vocals name?
It's like honey for your ears 😂 sweeeet, smooooth medicine
@@henrydogan7470 roselyn & sherietta
Shout out to all my black people especially my Jamaican/ Jamaican- Americans. Look pon mi Kings and Queens Dem.🇯🇲👑🍫
Nuff luv from 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇯🇲🇯🇲 we luv you guys also my hometown portmore
Much love from the PAC-NW black American tribe.
Trell Russ I’m white .... so I’ll just stand over here ...🥺
Jay Macdon love to everybody worth loving 💪
Shout out to all the people! From a 🤷🏼♂️ dude from the north East who’s been listening for almost 20 years! ✌🏻
These 15 minutes are magic. I listen to this tiny concert at least once a day. It still feels like first time. I wish it would last an hour or even longer. Musical and lyrical outstanding. Thanks to Damian and his crew.
facts
When he says "so hurry up and talk"9.00 minutes into the song whoever is around me I tell them I love you.
During this time everyone needs to hear this.
Crazy how there is almost 900 idiots thumbs down this .
exactly
Agree
Yes! Jah Bless! So true
DAMN NPR I am supposed to be sleep. In bed singing.
Same 💙
Erica Same😂
Same!
💯
Same here right now haha
I don't know the how many times I have listened to this but I guess 50-60 times
I think I listened to it more than you did... This is perfection. I suggest Tiny Desk - Koffee and/or Chronixx
Can’t blame you… This is beautiful ♥️
this set made me remember something
This type of music is powerful enough to change chemistry and the world. Woke up feeling alone and isolated, found and listened to this with 3 encores and now I feel connected and content. Songs of extreme wisdom. Thank you, I owe you for this. Peace of mind to all. One...!
I second this exact statement. 🙏🏽❤️
One love brother, I share the same sentiments exactly and keep your head up👊🏽
I third this statement, the world needs so much healing and for me this is hope that the future is bright! #YoungWorld
And peace be with you from your Mexican brother.
I forth, Jah bless us all.
I always love Damien’s acoustic performances and the 2 ladies backing him up have the most beautiful, melodic voices.
Yes they dooooooo!!!!!!
Big ups, it's not easy to be the son of a legend, however Damian is a legend himself, touching hearts and minds. Big up 🇹🇷🇯🇲
Damian Marley makes life in Babylon just a bit easier 🙏🏾❤ 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I saw Stephen Marley in concert two months ago. One of my favorite families on the planet! ❤️🇯🇲🌎
Me too. He brought the whole family ❤️
So wich are the other families? 😅
These tiny desk concerts are incredible because it exposes people to many different genres of music that they might not necescarily listen to otherwise. Ive never heard anything quite like this before but I instantly fell in love.
Wonderful music!
Reggae🇯🇲...when the music hits you feel no pain. (Bob Marley)
Robin Culpin ....hailed I selassie I JAH rastafar I almighty god!
Road to Zion...Old joint Jnr Gong did with Nasir, best of 2 worlds
Check out, chronix, koffee,protoge and taurus riley.
This real touched me....bless him
3 beautiful songs Damian! ❤ Jah bless🇨🇬✡️
GRINDING SLOW BUT GRINDING STILL
Lives in my head on repeat
NPR will never run out of artists!
Sup!
@@MusicRevolution1992 Hey, bro! It's nice to "see" you 😆
Jah Bless us all during these crazy times.
Be wise to the forces of the wicked. ✌
lowkey does everyone who listened to this lyricism know that this is nothing but true and relatable to every human being on earth
Time passing me by so fast. Junior Gong and I same age. I remember when “Me Name Junior Gong” first came out. Gotta make better of this world while we still alive. Jah Bless!
Was just listening to My Name Jr Gong ft. Grand Puba driving down Lake Shore drive Chicago 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
U jr gong long side yami bolo
This version of Slave Mill... beautiful. Love how Tiny Desk’s minimal approach makes great artists shine even more
I feel like if all men were all rasta, the world would be peaceful. May Jah Bless all nations 👑
Message of Gods love quiet but shining bright through music like Raggie❤
Back up singers not only sound great but they are gorgeous
when you need something, and this is what you get:
Thank you
I must have listened to this at least 30 times now. ❤
Poweful lirycs like his father blesses and love for everyone, and enjoy this tiny ✌️
This album, Stony Hill, knocked my socks off. Just...incredible musical talent. Jah! 😌🙏
I purchased that album before listening to it. I knew it would be appealing to my ears!!!
Legendary album. When I saw this I was hoping to hear "Autumn Leaves" but I could never be disappointed
You should check out Samory-I Black Gold best reggae album that year.
Life changing album 🙏🏽
@@williambarkus I was hoping he'd do Autumn Leaves as well. Still dope tho
I met him when he came to the Dominican Republic, such a bright, truthful, honest soul with an extremely sharp mind!
many blessings
Damian Marley should give us this version of these songs