Bob Marley x Admiral Football Shirt to celebrate the iconic Exodus album
We have teamed up with music icon Bob Marley to produce a football shirt that pays tribute to the era-defining Exodus album. This unique collaboration celebrates the album's profound connections to London and football, weaving together the rich cultural tapestry of reggae music, sports, and community.
The new collaboration was unveiled at Peoples Sounds, a legendary record store that has been a cornerstone of London’s reggae scene since 1988. Peoples Sounds is renowned for its deep roots in the community and its iconic Sound System that has played at every Notting Hill Carnival on All Saints Road since its opening. The store’s vibrant history and connection to reggae culture made it the perfect venue to unveil the special collab. Special secret set at the event included renowned DJ Norman Jay MBE and other special guests from London’s vibrant reggae scene.
The football shirt is not just a tribute to Bob Marley’s music, it is a celebration of London’s cultural diversity. The launch coincided with the annual Notting Hill Carnival, a festival that has celebrated Caribbean culture in London for 65 years. The carnival is a symbol of the city’s rich diversity, bringing together people from all backgrounds to celebrate music, dance, and community spirit. The collaboration between Admiral and Bob Marley reflects this, merging the worlds of football, music and culture.
The Exodus album, created by Bob Marley and the Wailers during their time in London, remains one of the most influential records in reggae music history. The new football shirt takes inspiration from the vibrant gold, red and black colours of the album cover. Building on these iconic colours, a new Bob Marley FC crest features the iconic Lion graphic, which is prominently displayed on the original Exodus album cover.
Bob Marley’s passion for football was well known. This new football shirt collaboration serves as a bridge between Marley’s music and the sport he loved, symbolising how both football and reggae have the power to bring people together.
The limited-edition Admiral x Bob Marley Exodus football shirt is exclusively available on The Modfather website.
