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Play the Game Right

Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers · 1985

41 min · 10 tracks · reggae

Joyful reggae rhythms merge with vibrant melodies and socially conscious lyrics, capturing the spirit of mid-80s Jamaica.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Play the Game Right — The title track embodies a call for fairness and integrity in life, blending catchy hooks with a deeper message about social responsibility.
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    Children Playing in the Streets — This track highlights the innocence of youth against a backdrop of urban challenges, resonating with listeners through its joyful yet poignant narrative.
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    Reggae Is Now — A celebration of reggae culture itself, this track serves as an anthem that asserts the genre's relevance and power during a time of cultural upheaval.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Naah Leggo 5:18
  • 2 What a Plot 3:48
  • 3 Play the Game Right 4:42
  • 4 Aiding and Abetting 3:53
  • 5 Revelation 3:32
  • 6 Children Playing in the Streets 3:20
  • 7 Reggae Is Now 4:28
  • 8 Unuh Nuh Listen Yet 3:30
  • 9 Rising Sun 5:23
  • 10 Natty Dread Rampage 4:04

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