Steve Yates, in The Observer, gave the album five stars out of five, concluding that "Like his father, Damian is tucked in well behind the cutting edge of digital production, but this fine collection of songs outshines the ephemeral delights of modern day dancehall.
It also did well in the UK, peaking at number 13. The title-track peaked at number 55 in the US on the Billboard Hot 100, but did better on the R&B and rap charts, peaking at numbers 18 and 12, respectively. In January 2022, it re-entered the chart at number 10. Between September 20, the album spent more than 30 weeks at the top of the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. As of August 23, 2006, Welcome to Jamrock has sold 539,000 recognized copies in the United States. The album debuted at number 7 on the Billboard 200, and sold 86,000 copies, during its first week of release in the United States. Inspired by this Marley wanted showcase what it was like to live in a "third world country." Reception Chart performance Professional ratings Review scores
The title was a play on from a song entitled "Welcome to Atlanta", which discussed the dark side of Atlanta. The album's title track was inspired by the side of Jamaica that the world doesn't see and the media doesn't show, it was inspired by the everyday citizens. Production of the album was handled by Damian and his brother Stephen Marley, the pair had frequently collaborated with Damian wanting to utilise the professionals already in his family.
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