The much-anticipated Bob Marley and Sarkodie song has been released.
The remake of the Bob Marley classic ‘Stir It Up’ was released on Friday, January 20. This was produced by Ghanaian producer, MOG and featuring prominently on it is the signature guitar strums.
Reacting to the project, Sarkodie dubbed it the biggest highlight in his music journey.
The rapper who was delighted to have this opportunity noted that he was grateful to the Marley family for choosing him for the project.
“What a way to kick start this year!!! Definitely one of the best moments in my career/Life… Big shouts to the team at island records @akosuas_ @Jaykjs and the Marley family for getting me on this amazing project by the legend #bobmarley… such a blessing to lay my vocals right next to the original vocals of the Gong,” he stated.
Meanwhile, the Stir It Up remake has garnered a lot of reaction from fans.
I don’t think anything can top having a song with the legendary Bob Marley.. Not even a grammy!!
— CB (@carl_NB) January 20, 2023
Bisa Kdei Album is fire ….
Bob Marley and Sarkodie song is fire
Camidohs Ep damn fireGhana music is blessed this week
— Daber3 woyare (@sikaena1) January 20, 2023
Sark keeps showing me,being authentic in your art can really take you farther.
Twi on a Bob Marley record?
Best time to be Ghanaian
#Stiritup— Rhythmgod (@NanaCalis_) January 20, 2023
Flow on that beat is sick.. I have a problem with content tho.
— Kwadwo Sheldon (@kwadwosheldon) January 20, 2023
@sarkodie has now switched to immortal state.. if ebi easy make your favorite artiste do am err..he is the #landlord for a reason #Stiritup @bobmarley
— Manuel Diswayson (@diswayson) January 20, 2023
Sarkodie has done something no musician in the Ghanaian music industry can do!!Getting a feature on a dead legends tune,that’s hard!Not just any musician o, Bob Marley!!! The family convincing sef nor go be joke Chale. @valentinomcdona hats off to yall Chale!
— SplitEntertainment (@mhumiex) January 20, 2023
The song is a mad distin Heeeerrrrhhhhh boys it’s settled @sarkodie be boss eeeeeiiii the rap Dey flow in line with the ‘stir it up’ thing. Landlord for a reason pic.twitter.com/nxEz69WZ0z
— #JAMZ ALBUM – Sarkodie (@holefredyankey1) January 20, 2023
I swear Asamando ay3 d3!! They are all clapping for Sarkodie for bringing “Stir It Up” back to life. All hail the African Rap god “SARKODIE”
Bob Marley was crying tho, tears of joy
— Alpha SarkCess (@AlphaSarkces) January 20, 2023
It could have been a whole different project to serve as a memorandum for BOB MARLEY buh they decided to jump on one of his biggest songs ever because of clout chasing. Kabs can never be my GOAT Tueeeh
— KOJO OKYERE WALE (@kojo_wale) January 20, 2023
At least I’m alive to see Sarkodie and Bob Marley collabo.
— Dey (@Lighten_AD) January 20, 2023
I’m shocked people are asking why Sarkodie went full Adwamaen mode on that song. You figa Stir it up be motivational song or something?
Pay more attention to Bob Marley’s lyrics.— Ernest Coleman (@cole__xy) January 20, 2023
I saw what Sarkodie did there with the flow. Even the deaf will enjoy this flow whether he understand the lyrics or not. Damn! Obidi #StirItUp
— SARKODIE’S LAWYER (@Sark_Lawyer) January 20, 2023