Back in 2020, Ziggy Marley released the deluxe vinyl edition of his classic Family Time album aptly titled More Family Time. Written 11 years after the first edition, More Family Time has became an instant family classic record and features amazing collabs with notibles like Ben Harper, Sheryl Crow, Lisa Loeb, Angelique Kidjo, Alanis Morissette and more.
The album was written in 6 months during COVID-19 lockdowns. Like most of us Ziggy was spending his new found time at home and focusing on his family. In an interview with Ziggy and Larson Sutton at Relix, Ziggy recalled that it was during that time that he realized that the children needed more attention. Ziggy told Relix, “We need some lightness because the darkness can be overpowering to the youths and the family. There’s a lot of anxiety, and stress, and issues we have to solve. I’m here to bring balance.”
The full album is fantastic family fun that sets itself apart from other children albums with a mix of upbeat groove-oriented hits that the full family can enjoy. The collabs add to the accessibility of the songs and the lyrics are fun and easy for kids to enjoy.
It became a full family affair with Ziggy including his kids Judah Marley, Gideon Marley, Abraham Marley on the fun ditty “Wonderful People”
Also included in the new release is Ziggy’s rendition and one of my family’s favorites the famous Kenyan song “Jambo” featuring the renowned Angelique Kidjo.
Alanis Morissette brings some sunshine to learning about manors on “Please Excuse Me Thank You.”
Full Tracklisting:
More Family Time (The Deluxe Vinyl Edition)
- Play With Sky feat. Ben Harper
- Everywhere You Go feat. Sheryl Crow
- Music Is In Everything feat. Lisa Loeb
- Move Your Body feat. Tom Morello, Busta Rhymes & Isaiah Marley
- Jambo feat. Angelique Kidjo
- Please Excuse Me Thank You feat. Alanis Morissette
- Garden Song Of Miracles feat. Stephen Marley
- Goo Goo Ga Ga
- My Dog Romeo
- Wonderful People feat. Judah Marley, Gideon Marley, Abraham Marley
Deluxe Digital Bonus Content:
- Beautiful Day (2022 Version)
- Brothers & Sisters (2022 Version)
- Dragonfly (2022 Version)
- Goo Goo Ga Ga (Live)
- Music Is In Everything Live)
- Play With Sky (Live)
- Play With Sky feat. Ben Harper (Live At Home)