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| Details / Tracklist: |
1.1 Higher Place1.2 Make Me Feel1.3 Slow Down1.4 My World1.5 Faith2.1 No Love2.2 That's Not True2.3 Slow Down2.4 Make Me Feel |
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Beige Vinyl |
| | Description: | Higher Place by Skip Marley, released 27 August 2021, includes the following tracks: "Slow Down", "Faith", "That's Not True", "Make Me Feel (Dub Mix)" and more.
This version of Higher Place comes as a 1xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque, beige disc. - BEIGE VINYLSkip Marley - "Higher Place" - Skip Marley releases the Anniversary Edition of his debut EP, HIGHER PLACE. Featuring 2 bonus tracks: "Slow Down (Afrobeat Remix)" feat. DaVido & Oxlade and the previously unreleased "Make Me Feel (Dub Mix)" feat. Ari Lennox. HIGHER PLACE is a call to action to his generation and fans to inspire people to ascend to a higher place of love and consciousness. It includes new ideas, experiences, and wisdom passed down the Marley lineage that he likes to call "Marley Mantras." Version Title: [Beige LP][Anniversary Edition]Limited Edition Beige LP
On hype sticker: SKIP MARLEY 2 x Grammy Nominated EP Deluxe Anniversary Edition with 2 Bonus Tracks.
Tracks on LP are numbered 1 to 9."Higher Place" is a vinyl LP that captures Skip Marley's modern, conscious take on reggae, fusing roots traditions with contemporary pop, soul, and subtle hip-hop influences. Across its songs, the record explores themes of upliftment, self-determination, love, and social awareness, inviting listeners to rise to a "higher place" both spiritually and emotionally. Warm bass lines, fluid guitar riffs, and steady, groove-driven rhythms form the backbone of the sound, while Skip's distinctive voice moves confidently between smooth melodicism and rhythmic, chant-like phrasing. The production is polished yet organic, keeping the live band feel at the forefront while using current studio techniques to ensure the LP sounds powerful and detailed on modern sound systems and turntables. As a long-playing format, this LP is designed for immersive listening from start to finish, guiding the listener through dynamic shifts between introspective cuts and more anthemic, radio-friendly tracks.
Thematically, "Higher Place" stands in the lineage of socially conscious reggae, speaking to resilience, unity, and hope without losing sight of personal stories and intimate emotions. Carefully sequenced tracks build a coherent narrative arc, with hooks that are both memorable and meaningful. Subtle touches in the arrangements--such as layered backing vocals, dub-inspired echoes, and tasteful keyboard textures--add depth to the listening experience, rewarding repeated spins. For vinyl enthusiasts, the LP format emphasizes the warmth of the low end and the richness of Skip Marley's vocal timbre, making this edition a desirable piece for collectors of contemporary reggae and crossover music alike.
Skip Marley, a Jamaican singer-songwriter, is part of the Marley family legacy and has established himself as one of the notable new voices in modern reggae and pop. He gained international attention through collaborations and charting singles that showcased his blend of classic reggae roots with current, genre-spanning sounds. His work often bridges generations, resonating with long-time reggae fans and new audiences who discover the music through mainstream playlists and features. Known for his charismatic stage presence and thoughtful lyrics, Skip Marley carries forward the spirit of conscious music while crafting his own identity in today's global music landscape.
The LP is released by Island, a renowned label with a long history in popular music and a particularly strong legacy in reggae. Over the decades, Island has been associated with groundbreaking artists and pivotal releases that helped bring Jamaican music to a worldwide audience, while also nurturing rock, pop, and alternative acts. The label is known for combining artistic credibility with international reach, giving artists the platform to develop distinctive sounds that can still connect with a broad public. With "Higher Place" on Island, Skip Marley's music benefits from this deep experience in presenting genre-defining records and from a global infrastructure that respects both tradition and innovation in recorded music. | | | No. of tracks: |
9 |
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602438422241 |
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