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Ziggy Marley and his Superhero Comic Book

Ziggy Marley and his Superhero Comic Book

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We found the best place to hang out! Ziggy Marley launches a new comic book called 'MarijuanaMan', and we talk to him about the origins of the character and the message behind it. He also talks to us about his album, 'Wild and Free', and what's in store for himself in the future. Hosted by Tatiana Diana.

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Young Hollywood

What's up guys? Tati hanging out here with Ziggy Marley. And we have a huge announcement to make. A new superhero is born today on 420. And the baby daddy Ziggy Marley. How are you?

Ziggy Marley

I'm good. I'm good. Happy to be here.

Young Hollywood

So this is your newest project. This is this is the that's gonna save the planet. This is him right here. I think he's been saving the planet for years.

Ziggy Marley

That's true. And now it's official. No, he's here officially.

Young Hollywood

So talk to me about the creative process of the comic and what's it about?

Ziggy Marley

Well, it's about a superhero who comes to Earth seeking a solution for where he's from, you know, he's from a different planet. And he, he lands in a in a pot field and realizes that there's something about this plant that makes him feel really good. You know, it gives him some sort of powers, you know, and he joins up with this force of like eco environmentalist community that's in in a battle with the pharmaceutical organization who's trying to kinda wipe out all of the marijuana plant on the earth so they could make a drug and sell it sell it to the people. And the creative process was me really wanted wanting to expose marijuana as something positive to to the general public. And not something negative, you know, because the plant has many different uses that we we need we need to use it, you know.

Young Hollywood

Do you consider your alter ego to be marijuana? Do you do you become marijuana man ever? 'Cause I do. I become him all the time.

Ziggy Marley

I think I'm more like, there's another character in the book called Wiggy. Oh, yeah. I think I'm a little bit like him more than Wiggy Ziggy.

Young Hollywood

I see the connection. There's a connection there. So will there be more of Marijuana man?

Ziggy Marley

Of course, there will be more. There's always more.

Young Hollywood

So let's move on to your music for a second. You have an album coming out in June. So exciting. Talk to me about the album.

Ziggy Marley

The album is coming out June 14th. It's called Wild and Free and um it's a reggae record. Um I have some guest singers on it. One of one of them is Woody Harrelson. Um my son is on it too, Daniel, and I have Heavy D coming in to join me on some rap. But it's a very it's a very mellow chill-out album, you know, nice vibes. I think I'm still I'm on that part now where a lot of things I'm doing pertains to or addresses the issue of this plant on the planet. And so the album does address some of those issues as well, you know, promoting the consciousness of the plant, you know.

Young Hollywood

So you said your son's on the album. Is he kinda following your lead now, getting into the music world?

Ziggy Marley

He's trying to get into the music thing, you know, he's he's working on it.

Young Hollywood

What advice do you give him in the music industry that you your dad may have given you?

Ziggy Marley

Oh, well, my dad um my dad gave me the advice of, you know, standing up strong, you know, like don't give up in what you do. My advice to my son is be independent, you know, and and and be responsible.

Young Hollywood

Yo, this is Ziggy Marley. Thanks for staying with us. Young Hollywood. Yeah.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Ziggy Marley

    Subject of the interview, creator of 'MarijuanaMan' and 'Wild and Free' album.

  • Tatiana Diana

    Host of the interview.

  • Wiggy

    Character in the 'MarijuanaMan' comic book.

  • Woody Harrelson

    Guest singer on Ziggy Marley's album 'Wild and Free'.

  • Daniel

    Ziggy Marley's son, featured on his album and pursuing music.

  • Heavy D

    Collaborated on rap for Ziggy Marley's album 'Wild and Free'.

FAQ

What is the name of Ziggy Marley's new comic book?+
Ziggy Marley's new comic book is called 'MarijuanaMan'.
What is the message behind the 'MarijuanaMan' comic book?+
The comic aims to expose marijuana as something positive to the public, highlighting its various uses and consciousness.
What is the title of Ziggy Marley's upcoming album?+
Ziggy Marley's upcoming album, set to be released on June 14th, is titled 'Wild and Free'.
Who are some of the guest artists on Ziggy Marley's 'Wild and Free' album?+
Guest artists on the 'Wild and Free' album include Woody Harrelson, Ziggy's son Daniel, and Heavy D.
What advice did Ziggy Marley's father give him about music?+
Ziggy Marley's father advised him to stand strong and not give up in what he does.

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