Master Blaster (Jammin')

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History

The song, built on a heavy reggae feel, is an ode to reggae legend Bob Marley; Wonder had been performing live with Marley (billing him as an opening act) on his US tour in the fall of that year. Lyrics mention "children of Jah", "Marley's Hot on the box" and the end of the civil war in Zimbabwe. The song has a similar feel to Marley's own song "Jamming," from his 1977 album Exodus.[3]

Record World said that it combines "topical urban street themes with reggae-pop rhythms."[4]

Personnel

  • Stevie Wonder – vocals, Fender Rhodes, clavinet
  • Nathan Watts – bass
  • Benjamin Bridges – guitar
  • Dennis Davis – drums
  • Earl DeRouen – percussion
  • Isaiah Sanders – organ
  • Hank Redd – saxophone
  • Larry Gittens – trumpet
  • Rick Zunigar – guitar
  • Background vocals – Angela Winbush, Alexandra Brown Evans, Shirley Brewer, Marva Holcolm

Charts

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Certifications

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DJ Luck & MC Neat version

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In November 2016, UK duo Gorgon City compiled a list of their top UK garage songs for Billboard, with "Masterblaster 2000" at number 29.[21] In 2018, the House & Garage Orchestra together with MC Neat and Oggie recorded an orchestral version for the UK garage covers album Garage Classics.

Charts

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Chart (2000) Peak
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Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[22] 24

Certifications

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