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Reggae-rock force Blindman delivers a powerful musical statement with his new single “Legalize It,” a heartfelt homage to the late Jawara Tosh (son of legendary Peter Tosh) that transforms personal tragedy into a universal call for justice. The track, recorded with members of reggae’s royal court including original Legalize It guitarist Donald Kinsey and Wailers bassist Aston Barrett Jr., pulses with authentic roots energy while carrying the torch of cannabis activism into 2025.
More than just covering Peter Tosh’s classic 1976 anthem, Blindman’s version serves as both memorial and mobilization – inspired by Jawara’s 2023 death in New Jersey police custody following a marijuana arrest. The collaboration bridges generations, with Kinsey’s unmistakable skanking guitar licks (honed through years with both Tosh and Bob Marley) dancing alongside Rica Newell’s backing vocals (of Marley family fame) and Josh Gannet’s (Wu-Tang Clan) gritty hip-hop influenced mixing.
Blindman’s raspy, impassioned vocals anchor the track in contemporary urgency while respecting reggae tradition, creating what may be the most meaningful cannabis rights anthem since the original. As the penultimate single before his Rebel Sound Records album drop, it showcases the artist’s growing stature – having shared stages with everyone from The Roots to Julian Marley while preparing for May tour dates with The Wailers.
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More than just covering Peter Tosh’s classic 1976 anthem, Blindman’s version serves as both memorial and mobilization – inspired by Jawara’s 2023 death in New Jersey police custody following a marijuana arrest. The collaboration bridges generations, with Kinsey’s unmistakable skanking guitar licks (honed through years with both Tosh and Bob Marley) dancing alongside Rica Newell’s backing vocals (of Marley family fame) and Josh Gannet’s (Wu-Tang Clan) gritty hip-hop influenced mixing.
Blindman’s raspy, impassioned vocals anchor the track in contemporary urgency while respecting reggae tradition, creating what may be the most meaningful cannabis rights anthem since the original. As the penultimate single before his Rebel Sound Records album drop, it showcases the artist’s growing stature – having shared stages with everyone from The Roots to Julian Marley while preparing for May tour dates with The Wailers.
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