Skip Marley enlists Masicka & Ding Dong for his 'Close' remix, paying homage to reggae icon Maxi Priest: "I loved the idea of bringing this great song to the new generation"
Skip Marley
Reggae artist Skip Marley taps dancehall stars Ding Dong and Masicka for a brand-new remix of his single 'Close', released on Friday, Feb. 28, via Tuff Gong International/Def Jam Recordings.
The original track, released four months ago, was hailed by Cosmopolitan as a “pop-reggae fusion,” with the outlet proclaiming, “His name might be Skip, but his discography has no skips.” Other media outlets, such as Wonderland, praised Close as a dance-infused, chart-leaning track, with Marley putting his own spin on the original hook from Maxi Priest’s dancefloor classic Close to You.
Now, dancehall hitmakers Masicka and Ding Dong infuse the track with island flavor and uncontainable energy.
“It’s modern, but it pays homage to Maxi Priest. I loved the idea of bringing this great song to the new generation,” Marley shared. “On one hand, I’m reminiscing about a girl. For me, there’s a bigger meaning too. The song hints that I’m back and about to begin another chapter.”
Produced by Rykeyz (Jessie Reyez, Demi Lovato, Wiz Khalifa), the powerhouse vocalist delivers effortlessly, putting his own spin on the original hook while showcasing his versatility and ability to transcend genres and generations through his songwriting and musicianship.
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