Late Reggae legend and Jamaican singer Bob Marley has been the talk on Twitter following a post on his social media handle to feature Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie.
Bob Marley and the Wailers released their hit song “Stir It Up” in 1978.
Though the reggae legend is late, Sarkodie has landed an international collaboration with the group to release a new version of the song.
In the group’s post on the micro-blogging site, they said “New version of Stir It Up coming Friday ft. Ghanaian artist Sarkodie”.
New version of “Stir It Up” coming FRIDAY ft. Ghanaian artist @Sarkodie!
pre-save: https://t.co/ny1D3uTUHA
From #Sarkodie: “One of the highest moments in my career/Life… such a blessing to lay my vocals right next to the original vocals of the legend.”
@dianaejaita pic.twitter.com/Eaj4yaSqZE
— Bob Marley (@bobmarley) January 18, 2023
The song will be released on Friday, January 20, 2023.
Prior to the announcement, the Ghanaian rapper responded with a heart of gratitude to be a part of the new musical version.
“Finally, we get to share with the world. Definitely, my biggest highlight in my music journey. Big honour. Friday we enjoy this, more stories to share.
Sarkodie said it is a blessing to lay his vocals next to the original song of the reggae legend.
“One of the highest moments in my career/life. Such a blessing to lay my vocals right next to the original vocals of the legend”, he said.
Finally we get to share with the world !!! Definitely my biggest highlight in my music journey big honor.. Friday we enjoy this ! More stories to share https://t.co/WKJ97ghF2V
— Sarkodie (@sarkodie) January 18, 2023
Social media users have since praised Sarkodie for his impressive verse on the song.
Others have also commended him for landing a great collaboration with one of the greatest music legends in history.
Sarkodie now living his paradise dream on earth, man just visited Bob Marley at Paradise.
A landlord always has every key to a door.#Obidihova @sarkodie pic.twitter.com/yBPEWOT1Zl
— Perry Paisley (@PerryPaisley) January 19, 2023
No disrespect but BOB MARLEY is definitely bigger than JAY Z .
Big ups KING SARK .. this is HUUUUGGGEEEE pic.twitter.com/6jXsk1H5ZE
— IN THE BOOTH (@djsliming) January 18, 2023
Sarkodie ‘s verse on the bob marley feature.
I knew he was gonna murder it pic.twitter.com/RnUf5IFabD— McMaster (@iam__kwame) January 19, 2023
From now till this man @sarkodie retires ,I crown him the GOATED we have ever had in the music scene
Bob Marley will be smiling now
Listen to the rap.Did he even breathe
He changed the song completely
Biggest record ever
Landlord/Blacksherif/Jay Z/Zenith bank/Sarkodie pic.twitter.com/DIEiqzNLUn— SarkCess Bhim (@SarkCessBhim) January 18, 2023
So Sarkodie gave us the hint here ohhhh okay “Rap Bob Marley”
Obidi Landlord pic.twitter.com/IhUxdUpDQq— MEDIKAL (@AmgMedikall) January 18, 2023
Naa sarkodie is a Indeed the landlord listen to his verse on Stir me ft Bob Marley and tell me who your GOAT is pic.twitter.com/J1KbmgjZfX
— Sarkcess (@SARK_PROMO) January 18, 2023
Ghanaian recording artiste @sarkodie is on a timeless joint with World Maestro @bobmarley and The Wailers dubbed’STIR IT UP’. Big one for Africa
• #OdiowavNews #entertainment #news #bobmarley #reggaemusic Bob Marley • Sarkodie pic.twitter.com/88zj0798VZ
— odiowav (@odiowav) January 19, 2023
Others are saying Sarkodie paid to be featured never knew he was that rich to pay Bob Marley and The Wailers and labels to be featured on a song not owned by him. People can be really dumb uno. pic.twitter.com/Dv2WmRHxZp
— ThE_ViLlIaN_i_AlWaYs_Am! (@No1Stan_) January 19, 2023
Congratulations to the Landlord, the incredible @sarkodie on this huge milestone on being featured on the legendary and world icon, late Bob Marley and the Wailers hit “Stir it up”.
— ZEAL AFRICA (@zeal_africa) January 18, 2023
I sure say Bob Marley sef go bore en Catfish account holder, your man spoil the song charle pic.twitter.com/WUOnIlcC71
— RP JAY WAP (@jayden_wap) January 18, 2023