Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
- Artist Stevie Wonder
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Year Released: 1980
Label: Tamla (Motown)
Genre: Funk / Reggae / Soul
Description:
Released in 1980 as the lead single from Hotter Than July, “Master Blaster (Jammin’)” finds Stevie Wonder celebrating the spirit and philosophy of Bob Marley and the global rise of reggae music. The track fuses reggae rhythm patterns with Stevie’s unmistakable funk-infused arrangements — bright keyboards, rubbery bass, and call-and-response vocals that radiate joy and solidarity.
Lyrically, it’s a message of peace, unity, and cultural awakening, inspired directly by Stevie’s friendship with Marley. The record topped the R&B charts and reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of Stevie’s biggest hits of the 1980s.
“Master Blaster” has since been sampled or referenced in multiple tracks, including Kanye West’s “Blame Game (Live)”, Erykah Badu’s “Love of My Life Worldwide,” and reggae-funk remixes by contemporary producers. Its celebratory tone and universal groove make it a timeless cross-cultural anthem — a bridge between Motown soul and Caribbean rhythm.