GRAMMY® winning, multi-platinum artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Skip Marley reveals the brand new official video for his latest single, “In Our Sight,” out now via Tuff Gong International/Def Jam Recordings. Filmed in Skip’s birthplace of Jamaica, the new visuals present a picturesque call to action befitting of the motivational anthem that has been blazing the reggae airwaves and playlists since its release in August. The “In Our Sight” video, directed by Aka.Ruppi, whose credits include Jamaican superstars like Masicka and Shenseea, premiered today on Skip’s YouTube channel.
Watch the official music video for “In Our Sight” HERE.
Drawing on Skip’s grandfather Bob Marley’s message of unity, the young firebrand is seen recruiting soldiers in Jah army to “Report. It’s hand in hand now,” as the opening lyrics of “In Our Sight” serve to narrate. Skip expounded, “what I want people to take from this video?…strength. I want you to feel not defeated. I want you to feel like all things is possible through the powers of the Most High.”
On the uplifting new track, Skip’s uniquely lilting vocal delivery glides easily over a classic reggae production, courtesy of Black Chiney Sound founder, Supa Dups. Amplifying an inspirational message, the lyrics crescendo on the heartening chorus, as Marley assures:
Side by side, victory’s in our sight
We gotta keep on believing
Don’t stop striving while our hearts still beating
Energy and positivity abound throughout “In Our Sight,” making it one of Marley’s most powerful songs yet. “Don’t be discouraged! Don’t be dismayed! Victory’s in our sight!” offered Skip, who is grandson to musical icons Bob and Rita Marley, and son to the GRAMMY® award-winning Cedella Marley.
The track has clearly resonated with reggae fans and the industry at large, as “In Our Sight” quickly found its way to the top of key genre playlists on several major digital platforms. On a recent promotional visit to Apple Music‘s brand new state of the art studio in Culver City, CA, Skip had the opportunity to perform the empowering new single live on The Ebro Show. “It’s so important what you’re saying in the song, and stepping into that calling,” praised the highly influential media personality Ebro Darden in his conversation with Skip. Billboard also included the song in their most recent Reggae/Dancehall Fresh Picks of the Month column, and Daily Reggae chose it as Song of the Week upon its release.
Connoisseurs of the genre will immediately detect the familiar guitar intro that was originally played on Al Green’s “Love and Happiness,” but made popular in Jamaican culture when pioneering producers like Niney The Observer and Studio One’s Clement “Coxsone” Dodd infused it to the “Westbound Train” riddim, which featured songs by reggae giants like Dennis Brown, Jacob Miller, U-Roy, and Big Youth.
“When Skip arrived at the studio that day, he instantly connected with the music and wrote the song,” shared Def Jam’s SVP of A&R, Kardinal Offishall. Kardi added “Skip Marley singing over a foundation D Brown sample makes it every true reggae lover’s dream, bringing the generations together in a 2025 style.” Equally as significant to the generational bridge is the “In Our Sight” horn refrain, which employs The Abyssinians’ brass line from their beloved “Satta Massagana,” often considered one of the blueprints for Roots Reggae.
Earlier this year, Skip served up the “Close (Remix)” joined by dancehall superstars Masicka and Ding Dong. In addition to notching nearly half-a-million streams and 400K YouTube views on the music video, it received critical acclaim from media outlets like VIBE and Global Grind, while Kaboom Magazine spotlighted the track’s “island flavor and uncontainable energy.”
Not to mention, the original “Close” was hailed by Cosmopolitan as a “pop-reggae fusion,” going on to proclaim, “His name might be Skip, but his discography has no skips.” WONDERLAND praised, “‘
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