Ever since the news leaked last year that Damian Marley and Nas would collaborate on a joint album entitled Distant Relatives, of course we were waiting to hear something from the project. This morning the possible first single or album track leaked under the title “Strong Will Continue.”

The song fits the theme of the album which is ancestry and poverty in Africa. You can bet it won’t be corny with Marley being quite aware…:

“We’re trying to have a sound that’s reminiscent of both of us, but not exactly like either,” says Marley, who adds they cut the disc with a live band. Proceeds will go to a project in Africa — possibly building a school in the Congo — and songs like “Count Your Blessings” reflect on the plight of the continent. “A lot of charity albums come off corny,” says Marley. “We want this to be something you’d play in your car.”

We love’s the song’s bass and violins and we are pretty sure, in fact 100% sure that this album WILL be eaten up on radios in The Bahamas and by others alike. Distant Relatives is out April 20, 2010.

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Damian Marley & Nas – Strong Will Continue