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Welcome to Jamrock” is the first single from Damian Marley’s album of the same name.

Lyrics

Welcome to Jamrock covers issues such as crime, poverty and political corruption as part of the harsh reality of “Jamrock”, Marley’s personification of Jamaica, as opposed to the Jamaica advertised as a popular tourist destination. Marley laments Jamaica’s high crime rate and unceasing violence, demanding that those in charge do something about it. In this sense he carries on the legacy of his father before him, in inspiring Jamaicans to stand together.

Both the rhythm (known as World Jam) and the hook are sampled from the 1984 track “

World-A-Music” by Ini Kamoze - the original rhythm from the Ini Kamoze album was provided by Sly And Robbie.

The track also samples the bassline from Zap Pow’s hit song “[track artist=zap pow]Reggae Music”. An edited version of “Welcome to Jamrock” was featured on the popular video game franchise FIFA 06.

The song was also on the playlist of the video game Midnight Club 3, but on the remix version.
There are many remixes to this song. One features G-Unit rapper Tony Yayo in a diss towards the rap group D-Block. Another features The Notorious B.I.G. Finally, a remix called “Welcome to My Block” features 2Pac, Nas, and Scarface. The Game released a diss song towards Tony Yayo and 50 Cent called “Body Bags” which samples the chorus, while a remix featuring 2Pac, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre is also available on the mixtape circuit.

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Damian Marley live@Paradiso Amsterdam with WELCOME TO JAMROCK

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NINIAFRESA wrote:
last month

i love this song! i can replay it over and over

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irietower1 wrote:
last month

Already a classic STANDS ALONE

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ghostofpaulman wrote:
last month

why the hell do they have NOW! as the album?facepalm to you lastfm. great song though

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sylwiach93 wrote:
last month

Najbardziej uzdolniony muzycznie syn Boba według mnie.

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chikanonpa wrote:
November 2009

BUEN,,,,,, BUEN TEMA

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stevehcpalmer wrote:
November 2009

much respec. dem mus stop de badmanisim back home.

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morg0mir wrote:
November 2009

i lold :D

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proficient wrote:
November 2009

club sodaaass. This song reminds me of when I used to play Counter-Strike and there was this guy who would always have this song on in one of the servers.... so long ago.

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far7east8boy wrote:
October 2009

FIRE!!!

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beautifuldamian wrote:
September 2009

my hardsome king damian marley i love you i am inlove with you my king damian sugar i am waiting for you please my lord call me+254714368280 leave me a message on my answering machine on the phone and your telephone number i miss you so much or please send me an email elizabethmukirai@yahoo.com i love you my sugar its all yours my hardsome husband i love you kingsolomon. i am looking forward to leave with you in israel you are very talented i love and love everything about you may GOD bless you forever. from me your beautiful wife beautiful i love you and need you say hello to your friends and family i am looking forward to hear from you lots of kisses and hugs i love when you touch me at the corner at my right side you know its very sweet you are sweet i am looking forward to have your child my lover i love you please contact me miss you i want to come to you in jamaica and also please send me money with western union money transfer my names elizabeth nyokabi mukirai, kenya love u

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meinhold wrote:
September 2009

soooooooooooooooooooooooo gooooooooood. Epic.

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Farhad10 wrote:
September 2009

Instant classic

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chrandil wrote:
September 2009

Love it!!

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UrbanSuperman wrote:
August 2009

reminds me of home...so sick of england

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highestgrade wrote:
August 2009

JAMAICA JAMAICA ...

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carpetguy wrote:
August 2009

proper tune. sounds wicked and is actually about something..

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majkoszka wrote:
August 2009

welcome to jamrock is fantastic I love this song

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YOURIMAROC1_007 wrote:
August 2009

magic music rrrrrrrrrrrreegayye

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Dreadydad wrote:
August 2009

Dad will be proud ;-) Blessing all Rasta`s around the wideworld web

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rastanette wrote:
August 2009

up in the streets they cal it murder...

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