II) is the third studio album by Jamaican-American musician Stephen Marley.

Produced by Stephen Marley himself, it features guest appearances from Damian Marley, Waka Flocka Flame, Black Thought, Bounty Killer, Busta Rhymes, Capleton, Dead Prez, Iggy Azalea, Jasmin Karma, Jo Mersa Marley, Junior Reid, Kardinal Offishall, Konshens, Ky-Mani Marley, Mad Cobra, Pain Killer, Pitbull, Rakim, Rick Ross, Shaggy, Sizzla, Twista, Wyclef Jean and DJ Khaled.

2: The Fruit of Life was met with generally favourable reviews from music critics.

[1] AllMusic's David Jeffries praised the album, saying "Stephen's production is compelling, elaborate, daring, and yet tasteful throughout, while his lyrics -- like his brother Damian's -- offer plenty to savor once all the sonic brilliance has sunk in", he continued, "file this massive effort next to Damian's Welcome to Jamrock, Stephen's own diverse 2007 release Mind Control, and maybe even Dad's 1976 "Roots, Rock, Reggae" breakthrough, Rastaman Vibration".

[2] In the mixed reviews, Andy Gill of The Independent stated: "the album only develops a steely ragga rasp in the last few tracks, when the hometown likes of Bounty Killer, Capleton and Sizzla make their presence felt".