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: In a display of his multi-instrumental talent, Wonder played the drums himself on the original studio recording.
: It references the end of the civil war in Zimbabwe ("Peace has come to Zimbabwe") and the hope for freedom in South Africa.
"Master Blaster (Jammin')" is a landmark 1980 reggae-influenced track by , serving as the lead single from his album Hotter Than July . A Tribute to Bob Marley
The song is a direct homage to reggae legend , whom Wonder had toured with earlier that year. It captures the spirit of Marley's own 1977 hit "Jamming" and adopts a heavy reggae "one-drop" rhythm—a departure from Wonder's usual soul and funk styles. Lyrical Themes
The lyrics move beyond simple celebration to address global unity and political liberation:
: Phrases like "children of Jah" and "Marley's hot on your box" ground the song in Rastafarian culture and musical brotherhood.