Grammy-nominated Afro-roots artist Rocky Dawuni releases his empowering new single “I Got A Song“, featuring the legendary Cedella Marley, daughter of Bob and Rita Marley. This inspiring anthem blends roots reggae, Afrobeat, and soulful harmonies to deliver a powerful message of hope and resilience. The song was released worldwide today via AQUARIAN Records and distributed by Tuff Gong International.
“I Got A Song” is a love song grounded in the very essence of humanity. Simple in the timeless beauty of its reassuring message and expressive of the universal feelings of love that connect us all, the single is inspired by the Australian Aboriginal concept of “songlines,” or “dreaming tracks” that Rocky discovered during his visits with Aboriginal communities on a recent tour to Australia. These “songlines” constitute a form of cultural passport and repository of knowledge. They flow through generations, serving as crucial connections between individuals and their ancestral lands.
Dawuni’s signature fusion of African rhythms and global grooves perfectly complements the song’s uplifting lyrics and spiritual tone.
“Music is the heartbeat of global connection,” says Dawuni. “This song, and having the opportunity to collaborate with Cedella, honors that spirit while invoking a call for harmony, identity and purpose through its natural reverence to the joy of love.”
With Cedella’s iconic voice and heritage shining through, I Got A Song feels both timeless and urgent — a call to action for a new generation to rise, sing, and make their voices heard.
Cedella Marley adds, “’I Got a Song” reminds us of the power we each carry within our voices and cultures. It’s a bridge between past and future, between continents and communities, and we are so excited for the world to hear it.”
Recorded at the beautiful Hen House Studios in Venice, CA, “I Got A Song” features an impressive lineup of world-class musicians: Santa Davis (Bob Marley, Peter Tosh) on drums, John McKnight (Ben Harper, Fishbone) on bass and guitar, Anthony Brewster (Chali2na, Citizen Cope) on keyboards. It was engineered by engineered by Harlan Steinberger and mixed by Bob Riddim who also mixed Rocky’s GRAMMY-nominated “Neva Bow Down.” Cedella’s vocals were recorded at Studio C in Miami with Fareed Salamah serving as engineer.
Echoing the philosophy and spiritually that bridges Africa to the Diaspora, “I Got A Song” is a timeless collaborative anthem of unity, interconnection and the world at large. With its uplifting message and undeniable global appeal, “I Got A Song” promises to be more than lyrics and a melody – it’s a movement.
