Up-and-coming singer-songwriter Celeste has recorded a joyful, bluesy, and totally original version of Bob Marley’s classic “One Love”. The soulful track was released today alongside Oakley’s “For The Love Of Sport” campaign. An inspirational video featuring a variety of Team Oakley athletes premiered today.
If you“alt =” “/>The British-Jamaican BRIT Prize Winner was chosen by the Marley family to cover the reggae anthem that calls for peace, love and unity. Celeste’s interpretation transforms the melody into a modern, soulful track – with hip-hop beats and a soaring choir. Some of the lyrics have since been rewritten and included quotes from a global selection by Team Oakley Athletes, including the WNBA’s Diamond DeShields, BMX champion Caroline Buchanan, pro skateboarder Ryan Sheckler, Paralympic skier Oksana Masters, and surfer Italo Ferreira .
“Sport has the power to evoke emotion, whether participating or watching,” said Ben Goss, Oakley’s global marketing director, in a statement. “And the world is currently in a fragile place. In sharing what drives us and our athletes, this love of the sport, we hope that it can have a positive impact on community uplift in these uncertain times. “
Bob Marley, who would have turned 75 this year, was also a huge sports fan. His son, Ziggy Marley, said that soccer in particular was “my father’s second love after music, and that it has given him a lot of joy throughout his life. The world really needs love now, and we are thrilled to be working with Oakley on this amazing reinterpretation of ‘One Love’ so that it can make a difference to a new generation at a time when it is most needed. “
The cover art, which debuted on the SiriusXM channel, Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Radio, is available on all streaming platforms.
Celeste has been busy in the UK throughout the lockdown period. The winner of the BBC Sound of 2020 recently released a fantastic cover of Édith Piaf’s timeless song “La Vie En Rose”. Before that, she appeared in an episode of Barclaycard Share the stage alongside Lewis Capaldi. The Scottish star covered Celeste’s song “Strange” and remembered that when he saw her play the haunted tune at BRITS, he was “really intrigued … it just blew me away”.
Celeste has also appeared on a number of high-profile live streams, including the World Health Organization’s Global Citizen sessions (handpicked by Chris Martin). The Graham Norton Show, and BBC Children In Need’s Great night in.
Hear the best of Celeste on Apple Music and Spotify.
