The 10 Best Remixes of Bob Marley Songs That Aren't on "Legend Remixed"

Out today is the Legend Remixed compilation, featuring the likes of Pretty Lights, Photek, Z-Trip, Roni Size, and others remixing tracks from Bob Marl

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Out today is the Legend Remixed compilation, featuring the likes of Pretty Lights, Photek, Z-Trip, Roni Size, and others remixing tracks from Bob Marley's classic album Legend. We imagine it can't be that easy to have completed that project; the idea of remixing Bob Marley's work can be much simpler than getting the remixes done properly. There have been a fair number of remixes that have gotten it wrong, time and again, which is a crying shame given how beloved Bob's catalog is for so many people. We figured, in the spirit of a legend being remixed, we look at the best remixes of Bob Marley songs that have nothing to do with Legend Remixed.

Bob Marley - "African Herbsman (Trillbass Remix)"

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Trillbass ride more of a roots vibe to this one, and even though the effects on Bob's vocals aren't truly necessary, the low-end on this one is enough to keep us grooving.

Bob Marley - "Exodus (Lewi White & Smasher Remix)"

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Lewi White and Smasher made the kind of dubstep remix that we feel many expect of Bob Marley material. They totally added the wobble to the "Exodus" bassline, and pretty much just kept the hook in tact to guide the tune. Funky, space-y dubstep for your late-night skankin'.

Phats N Small vs. Bob Marley - "Phat Bob"

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We first wondered where the idea to rework "Rastaman Vibration," but the mashup over Phats N Small's "Tonite" plays well with the vocal work. The females in the hook are key, as their notes work perfectly in this mashup. Funky house never hurt nobody.

Bob Marley vs. Olav Basoski - "Could You Be Loved"

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"Could You Be Loved" is catchy as hell, from the question in the hook to the funky guitars running throughout the song. And for eight minutes, Olav Basoski let's his uptempo rendition of Bob's song, which is practically an extended dance rework of the track, flesh out. You could end up getting lost in this one.

Xaphoon Jones - "I Wanna Know Now"

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Is this a huge EDM explosion? Nope. Just the synthpop/alt-rock bop from MGMT's "KIDS" with Bob's "Is This Love" blended atop. It has enough of a bounce that you could rock to this in the club, and the two tracks just blend together perfectly. Xaphoon pulled an expected masterblend with this one.

Bob Marley - "Is This Love (Lojik Remix)"

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Whitelabel from Lojik, who turned in a deep and melodic dubstep rework of Bob's "Is This Love," giving us a dose of the dubstep that people say they miss but never fully support. Bob's reduced to a mere vocal snippet, echoing in and out; almost a lament for a lost love. Dub-wise elements abound, and this one rides a more somber wave.

Bob Marley - "Exodus (Joey Negro Remix)"

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Dubwise house rendition of "Exodus?" Who knew this one could work the wonders that it does? Many forget the 4x4 kicks bring forth the funkier side of dub, and the way Joey Negro works the echoes and other effects, this one turns into a vibrant stomper.

Bob Marley - "Jamming (Benny Benassi Remix)"

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We know, it's hard to imagine a full-on EDM rework with some Bob Marley, right? Leave it to the legendary Benny Benassi to make sense out of things, bringing an intense, rave-ready remix of "Jamming" that does a great job staying true to the source material but still making this one "jam" for today's crowd.

Bob Marley - "War (Matty G Remix)"

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Dubstep remixes of Bob Marley are vital, and Matty G definitely did this one justice. Instead of trying to knock out some drop-heavy rework, Matty dubs this one out properly, keeping the roots elements of the original in tact but injecting some kind of bass growth hormone on the bassline, giving this one futuristic vibe. Something for the rastafari in the back, slowly rocking in a haze.

Bob Marley vs. Funkstar De Luxe - "Sun Is Shining"

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Dannish producer Funkstar De Luxe made his mark with this remix in 1999, hitting #3 on the UK singles chart (and #4 on the Dannish chart). With a title like "Sun is Shining," it's great that the funky house rework matches the title perfectly. "To the rescue, here I am" feels like the track coaxing you onto the dancefloor, especially if you're in some weird funk. The call and response of Bob's vocals swirl into one intoxicating brew. Undeniable.

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