★★★★★
The Marley kids have long traded on their father's legacy, but a few of them - notably Damian and Stephen Marley - have grown into genuine artists in their own right. Add Ky-Mani to that list. For his fourth album, his first since 2002's Grammy-nominated Many More Roads, Ky-Mani has recruited guests Young Buck of G Unit and Mya. And this time out Ky-Mani has released a radio-friendly album of hip-hop beats (One Time) and roots riddims (Hustler).
- www.hour.ca
2010-11-02
★★★★★
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- www.robertchristgau.com
2009-07-10
★★★★★
Six years passed since Ky-Mani Marley released his sophomore set, Many More Roads, but the Marley name's cachet in the reggae scene hadn't yet dissipated, and with the strength of his previous sets, Radio debuted at the top of the reggae chart. This is quite a feat, since Radio is not a reggae album, with its only link guesting singer Tessanne Chin hot off her hit "Hide Away...
- music.aol.com
2008-08-28
★★★★★
While several of reggae legend Bob Marley's children have touched on his classic, roots-soaked sound in their own musical endeavors, perhaps none has ever waded as deeply into those waters as his youngest son, Ky-Mani. And on Many More Roads, the 21-year-old singer offers a sometimes stunning approximation of his late, great father, turning in a sophomore album that's the most impressive effort by any Marley in ages...
- music.aol.com
2008-08-28