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Free Like We Want 2 B

Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers · 1995

54 min · 13 tracks · reggae · dancehall

A vibrant blend of reggae rhythms and uplifting melodies that celebrate freedom and positivity.

Free Like We Want 2 B is an album by Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, released in 1995. A vibrant blend of reggae rhythms and uplifting melodies that celebrate freedom and positivity. The album reached number 1 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, showcasing its commercial success. It also received a Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album, further establishing the band's reputation in the genre during the mid-90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Free Like We Want 2 B sound like?

A vibrant blend of reggae rhythms and uplifting melodies that celebrate freedom and positivity. Rooted in reggae and dancehall.

What makes Free Like We Want 2 B by Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers notable?

The album reached number 1 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, showcasing its commercial success. It also received a Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album, further establishing the band's reputation in the genre during the mid-90s. Released in 1995, 'Free Like We Want 2 B' is Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers' fifth studio album, following their successful 'Joy and Blues.' At this point, Ziggy was solidifying his identity as a solo artist distinct from his father's legacy, exploring more personal and social themes within reggae.

How many songs are on Free Like We Want 2 B?

Free Like We Want 2 B has 13 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.

Tracklist

13 tracks·54:35

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Power to Move Ya Standout 3:36
  • 2 Free Like We Want 2 B Standout 4:47
  • 3 Today 3:18
  • 4 Water and Oil 3:27
  • 5 Live It Up 3:17
  • 6 Tipsy Dazy 4:14
  • 7 Bygones 4:44
  • 8 Hand to Mouth 5:22
  • 9 In the Flow 4:30
  • 10 Don’t Go Nowhere 5:51
  • 11 G7 3:03
  • 12 Keep On 3:24
  • 13 Beautiful Mother Nature Standout 4:56

Release Date

January 1, 1995

Genre

dancehall, reggae

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Artist Origin

Jamaica

Runtime

54 min 35 sec