Released today with an official music video directed by Gabriella Kingsley, GRAMMY® nominated multi-platinum artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Skip Marley returns following his sold-out headlining tour across Europe with his latest smash single “Close.
Released on BET Soul and the Paramount Times Square billboards.”
Rykeyz (Jessie Reyez, Demi Lovato, Wiz Khalifa) produced the powerhouse vocalist sounds as natural as ever while putting his own spin on the original hook from Maxi Priest’s dancefloor classic “Close To You,” so highlighting his versatility and ability to transcend genres and generations with his songwriting and musicianship. Driven by a head-nodding rhythm and smouldering lyrics, the immediately identifiable chorus dissolves into a slow-burning reggae groove.
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Though it’s contemporary, it honors Maxi Priest. The thought of introducing this amazing music to the next generation appealed to me. The young Marley gives. “On one hand, I am remembering a girl. There is more significance for me as well. The song makes indications about my return and the start of new chapter.
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