Which 1980 Stevie Wonder album contains the song “Master Blaster (Jammin’ )”?

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Hotter than July contains Stevie Wonder’s song “Master Blaster (Jammin’).”

Wonder released Hotter than July in 1980. The album includes “Master Blaster (Jammin’),” a reggae-influenced tribute to Bob Marley, as well as “Happy Birthday,” “All I Do” and “Lately.” Its mixture of pop, soul, funk and reggae showed Wonder continuing to broaden his musical palette.

“Master Blaster” became a major international hit and reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100. Its title echoes Marley’s 1977 song “Jamming,” and its musical feel reflects the global reach of reggae at the time.

The album title is often remembered alongside Wonder’s 1980 activism. “Happy Birthday,” also on the record, helped publicize the campaign for a national holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. The album therefore combines a political song with romantic and celebratory material.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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