Free Like We Want 2 B
Free Like We Want 2 B is a studio album by Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, released in 1995 on Elektra Records. The album was produced by The Melody Makers and Ziggy Marley and stays true to reggae while exploring new ideas. It sits in the band’s discography after Joy and Blues (1993) and before Fallen Is Babylon (1997).
The album was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Reggae Album category and peaked at number 170 on the Billboard 200 chart. Two notable singles were "Hand to Mouth," which was a top 10 hit in Jamaica, and "Power to Move Ya," which reached number 13 on the Billboard Dance/Club Play Singles chart.
Critics highlighted the album in different ways: Trouser Press praised Stephen Marley for stepping out with his own sound and political edge; Entertainment Weekly noted Ziggy’s move away from being defined by his last name while embracing uplifting reggae rhythms; AllMusic praised the blend of R&B and keyboards as a sign of growth while staying true to their Jamaican roots.
The song "G7" from the album was used in the documentary Life and Debt.
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