News from the Ganja Farm:
The Official Ganja Farmer Video to be Shot in Uganda.
After much deliberation, Marlon Asher and his team return to Uganda in November to shoot the official Ganja Farmer Video. After receiving over 4 million hits on you tube, the singer has decided to produce the video his fans have been waiting for. What pressure! While in Uganda, Marlon is expected to do a guest appearance at Henry Tigan's album release concert. Together the singers have collaborated on two works My Country as well as World of Scandals which also features empress Rita.
Marlon Asher's New Look.
Marlon Asher, after his very successful European tour in June has been busy working on new projects. The first order of business will be his new limited edition TShirt named "Marlon Asher - the Ganja Farmer." The limited Edition Tee was designed by Marlon's Clothing designer, Winston Jack, the innovator behind the Color Heritage Apparel line of clothing. Look for the Ganja Farmer Tee soon to be available in limited quantities. Stay tuned to be sure you get on the list to pre-order this hot TShirt that will be a hit as much as the classic song!
Don't forget...
Marlon Asher's Album "Unconditional Love" is NOW on sale at Ernie B's reggae and Itunes. Don't miss your chance to check out the new album from the Ganja Farmer which also features songs with Rayvon, Princess Mennen and Henry Tigan of Uganda. The album features production styles from New York, Africa, Jamaica and Trinidad and gives a taste of Marlon's global, musical journey.If you like positive vibes and some good reggae music, make sure Unconditional Love is part of your 2009 musical collection.
Asher delights reggae lovers
Published: April 14, 2009
Reggae lovers had a glorious time at Club
Alchemy on Tragarete Road, in Port-of-Spain. It was April Fools’ Day
but Marlon Asher was not joking around that night. The reggae artiste,
who has been making headway in the USA and recently finished
performances in California, was back home and eager to please fans....
At Alchemy, Asher released two new songs that were recorded in
Berlin—The Right Stuff and Feel the Fire—both recorded by Jamaican
producer Sting Ray. The latter song was done on the Ska rhythm. Asher
fans can look forward to his new album which is due for release in two
months. The album will contain only new hits. Those of you who will be
in Jamaica on May 2-3 can view the artiste when he performs in Montego
Bay.
To view the complete article: http://guardian.co.tt/features/entertainment/2009/04/14/asher-delights-reggae-lovers
Unconditional Love by Marlon Asher
From Ganja Farmer to master of thoughtful Trinidadian roots music. Review by United Reggae.
While Jamaica gave us the legacy of reggae, Trinidad gave us calypso, soca and, latterly, Marlon Asher.
His distinctive music is a long way from those Trinidadian musical
forms of course, and here we have a collection of tracks that are both
forceful and melodic.
After achieving international recognition with his hit Ganja Farmer, Marlon Asher
went on to explore a range of styles and these are strongly represented
within this collection. The album opens with Mystical Morning, a light
and tuneful reggae song with a blues feel and, as on some of the other
tracks, a voice that would not be out of place in rock music. Ganja Farmer
is included here, along with a similarly themed Marry Juana. There is a
touch of hip-hop in the musical approach of Blessings, but with words
that refer to belief and faith rather than images of urban alienation.
An impressive list of collaborators also makes a real (rather than
decorative) contribution to a number of tracks: Princess Mennen
features strongly on the acoustic-led Situations, while on World of Scandals,
Henry Tigan and Express Rita add very effectively to a song that in
both meaning and tempo is reminiscent of Gyptian’s seminal Serious
Times. Henry Tigan also makes an active appearance on the closing track
My Country.
The dominant message of this album is one of brotherhood and love,
explicitly so on tracks like Dream (featuring Rayvon) and the title
track, Unconditional Love, with its optimism and its anti-war themes.
The playful words of Puscang Pang, with its ragga style synthesized
sound, suggest however that Marlon’s
mind is not always on the higher spiritual things of life. Musically
the album is a fresh and welcome addition to contemporary sounds while
firmly linked to the enduring roots tradition.
For the complete review, please visit: http://www.unitedreggae.com/articles/n253/122208/unconditional-love-by-marlon-asher
Marlon Asher Investigates Hawaii.
I'm sure you've seen the title on my video page and are wondering what I've been investigating in Hawaii. Click on the link and see just what was going on around me in beautiful Hawaii. You can write to me with your comments if you like: marlonasher@gmail.com. Maholo!
5 Minutes With Marlon Asher featured on TriniJunglejuice.com
Finally, a reggae artist from Trinidad coming to town to represent for the island and show that we could roll with the big dogs. Tonight would be a night for small victories and Marlon Asher would be leading the charge!! A quick stop in Amsterdam on his European tour promoting his new album called "Unconditional Love." The original Ganja Farmer in Ganja Land!!! (view full event coverage) I don't care where you from, what language you speak, or what colour you are, everybody and they granny know the smash hit from Marlon - "Ganja Planter". The Ganja Farmer blessed Amsterdam with a memorable concert. Big up Marlon for representing for the music, the culture and most of all for Trini! Of course Trini Jungle Juice was there to get the exclusive... http://www.trinijunglejuice.com/tjjnews/articles/297/1/5-Minutes-With-Marlon-Asher/Page1.html
Also...Bet you didn't know .... The Ganja Farmer has over 3 MILLION HITS on Youtube.
Don't take my word for it, see for yourself: http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=mYQHqLuWuig
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