According to the Baby hitmaker on the popular +44 Podcast, he revealed that he does not deserve to have vocals on the same track as the legendary Reggae icon.
“When I had an email, I almost sent it, and not only for respect, I felt it was not appropriate to put the vocals next to the legend. I was very difficult for myself,” said
Adding that when he thought about letting go of the project, “My manager likes this is a big opportunity. However, the artist side of me thinks more about the art and not the opportunity.
He explained that when he was given the original tracks that Bob Marley had recorded while in the studio, he began to think and imagine what he could do.
“When I listened to (Bob Marley’s vocals) it was a very spiritual moment,”
Sarkodie said he wrote four verses to remake Stir It Up in the hope of picking a song that resonates with Bob Marley.
“I tried but the new generation is hard to stay censored, you want to say what you feel”
He explained that he was careful with everything he wanted to make sure he didn’t disrespect the legendary musician in any way and occupy him.