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Without a doubt the famous dad of musician Ziggy Marley would be proud. As the eldest son of legendary reggae influence and cultural icon, Bob Marley, Ziggy has led a successful career as the guiding force behind The Melody Makers; the Grammy-winning group comprised of himself, brother Stephen and sisters Sharon and Cedella.
Now, with the release of his second solo CD, “Love Is My Religion,” the signing of a sweet deal with the Target Stores chain and finally, with the founding of a charitable organization called U.R.G.E., Ziggy Marley continues to prove that he is not one to rest on laurels.
In his recent telephone interview with EUR’s Lee Bailey, it is apparent from the very first “Irie!” that this Marley, too, is a force to be reckoned with. High on being an emancipated artist, the conversation is sprinkled with Ziggy’s desire to maintain control of his artistic destiny.
“Things are going good. I’m making the music I want to make. I’m independent. I own my masters. I made a deal with Target independently and so it is the right steps. I’ve finally got my freedom from some kinds of contract with a record label. I’m free so that’s good... To have ownership of my music, that was a dream of my father’s...to own his masters and now I kind of fulfill that dream for him and for myself.”
This interview/story continues HERE.