Music lovers could already stream music by Bob Marley on the various platforms that are on the market, but a true fan might want to experience more Marley to further feel connected with the legendary artist.
Don't worry about a thing, fans, every little thing gonna be alright because an official app dedicated to the late and great singer just launched.
Hope Road Merchandising, the property rights owner for the iconic singer, teamed up with the tech startup EscapeX to release the Bob Marley Official Music app that pays homage and celebrates the work of legendary artist.
Bob Marley Official Music features music, lyrics, photos and other content fans can enjoy. This includes a previously unreleased interview that is exclusive on the app, Bob Marley emojis, wallpapers, merchandise and fan boards to determine who reigns over the king of reggae's die-hard followers.
Of course, Marley's music is the main feature of the app, which includes the album Exodus, which was named by Time magazine as one most important album of the 20th century. The app will also roll out many of Marley's other made hits.
Bob Marley Official Music provides a direct channel of distribution with the Marley family as it continues to release content in tiers.
"The EscapeX platform offers people a way to experience Bob Marley's music and other content from Bob Marley in a way it has never been offered before," the late singer's daughter Cedella Marley said in a press release. "Bob Marley reaches people across the globe and in a lot of international territories where most of these people can't afford to pay for the content. We love the fact that this app gives those people access for free."
Users are able to listen Marley's music on the app both online and offline with no ads, can create playlists and earn hearts for listening, which then unlock exclusive content.
Through the app, users will also be able to use the heart feature to donate to charitable organizations such as the Jamaica-based organization run by the family, the Bob Marley Foundation.
Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter and guitarist Bob Marley rose to fame with The Wailers before branching out to his own solo career after moving to England. He released the album Exodus in 1977, which went on to sell more than 75 million records.
In March 1994, Marley was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He released popular songs such as "I Shot the Sheriff," "Sun is Shinning," "Redemption Song," and "One Love."
Marley died May 11, 1981, at the age of 36 due to the spread of melanoma; however, the strong and peaceful messages in his music continues to live on.
Bob Marley Official Music is now available in the App Store and the Google Play Store for free.
Source: EscapeX
