Reggae and Skrillex...what?

As you get to know me, you'll realize that I'm fairly accepting when it comes to most styles of music, but not a lover of either Reggae or Skrillex.  But, as I was my Spotify radio a few days back I came across a song named "Make It Bun Dem" by both Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley (the youngest son of the late, great Bob Marley) and Skrillex.  When I think of Skrillex, I think of freshmen running around the halls singing clashing chords, obnoxiously high, and songs about scary monsters and fairies.  This is simply not the case for this song.  Skrillex kills it in this song with an actual melody and a great bass line!  The characteristic Reggae upbeat hits along with Damian's insanely fast lyrics that only a musical God could understand (about 1:29 to 1:34 in the video; link included here...Make It Bun Dem link) help this song reach its full potential.  Although I am a total fan of the song itself, I also have to acknowledge the amazing album cover, with Skrillex's famous "iLL" logo colored with the classic Rasta colors that enticed me to try it.  Without this I might had never even looked, shallow I know, but still, we all do it.  I'm very glad I did though, because this song helped me branch out and check out more of Damian's songs along with other great Reggae musicians like Konshens.  Major props to both of these men, great job! You've both just gained another fan.

-Brooks Gonzales