Mallory Williams - Smoke it like a Marley
Reggae, Hip Hop, R&B
Colorado, United States
Overall Impression: Clocking in at exactly four minutes and twenty seconds long, Mallory Williams delivers the smoothest stoner anthem of the era with his original track, "Smoke It Like a Marley"! Bright horns and a chilled out groove conspire behind Mallory's hazily elevated vocals to draw listeners into a state of bong-enhanced bliss - easily immersing them in the sound as the artist laments restrictive legislations surrounding the substance and implores those that can to let go of stress and "Smoke It Like a Marley"!
Strongest Point(s): The overall sound and feel of "Smoke It Like a Marley" is musically mesmerizing - wrapping itself around the listener's consciousness like the smoke by which it's inspired! Classic horn stings align with subtle keys and intoxicating bass riffs as the track bobs along, supporting Mallory Williams' already superb vocal tones with laid-back harmonies and an underlying sense of invitational ease. In addition to these quintessential attributes of the song's accomplished Reggae sound, Williams' original lyrics promise not only to entertain listeners but to also provoke thought through lines like, "Babylon ban the Kaya High, now they need it more than I..." - poking fun at the ambivalence of the institutions that seek to control and profit from the medicine of the people.
Target Audience Appeal: Any fan of Reggae and its surrounding subgenres will click instantly with the sound that Mallory Williams is revealing, though the real draw of his original track, "Smoke It Like a Marley", is its lyrical content and stylistic flair - promising to resonate deeply among cannabis enthusiasts from any background and musical preference!
Artist target suggestions: Stick Figure, Collie Buddz, Damian Marley, Peter Tosh, Mr. Williamz, Joe Lickshot, Deeds Plus Thoughts, Mystic Roots Band, Stephen Marley, Damian Marley, The Green, Kana, 10 Ft. Ganja Plant, The Expendables, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Michael Franti, Ben Harper, The Movement, Green Lion Crew, Angel, Protoje
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About the Reviewer:
Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists across a wide range of genres.