The Wailers Trio Keeps The Legacy Alive With “Rastaman 50” Project

The 1970s in Jamaica witnessed a shift thanks to the gradual rise of Reggae Music. When it expanded to Roots Reggae, the grip it had o the world was unshakable. There were many who represented the music very well, but when it came to Robert Nesta Marley, Neville Livingston, and Winston McIntosh a.k.a. Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, and Peter Tosh, it was about building legacies. The three started out in the 1960s as “The Wailers“, and moved from singing Ska, to dropping solid messages in Reggae. 1976 would come, and the group split. With each having a significant presence in the culture, they released solo albums. Bob entered with “Rastaman Vibration” as Bob Marley and new version of The Wailers, Tosh would follow up with his debut album “Legalize It“, and Bunny finished off the rollout with his debut album “Blackheart Man“. These 3 albums would become very important releases for that year, and they continue to hold major significance and influence today. Carrying on the legacy is The Wailers Trio. Consisting of Blvk H3ro, J Written, and Dahvid Slur (The lineup previously featured original member Asadenaki Wailer, and Reggae Artist Bingi), the group looks to further solidify the legacy of The Wailers, while strengthening their respective solo careers. It has been 50 years since the trio of Reggae album releases, and the new project “Rastaman 50” does its part in recognizing them.

Consisting of 12 songs, The Wailers Trio pays tribute to “Rastaman Vibration”, “Legalize It”, and “Blackheart Man” with “Rastaman 50”. Reworking choice cuts from each project, Blvk H3ro, J Written, and Dahvid Slur do their part in paying homage. “Rastaman 50” will attract younger listeners, who will go on to not only do their research on the group, but tap into the catalogue of the legends. Production on the album comes from the likes of JayEDGE, Dave Prime Time, and Maxine Stowe who take inspiration from original producers Lee “Scratch” Perry, Aston and Carlton Barrett, while Cen’C Love joins in on a number of tracks.

50 years is a long time, and when you have something that is still recognized after all that time, you have to show respect. The original Wailers members may have transitioned, but their works continue to be carried by the offspring, of blood, and of influence. The Wailers Trio continues to wave the flag.

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