Bob Marley Grandson, YG Marley, Makes Billboard Hot 100 Debut
Continuing the stellar legacy of the Marley family is YG Marley, 22, the son of Lauryn Hill and Rohan Marley and grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley. His first single recording, “Praise Jah in the Moonlight” was released in December 2023 and is the artist’s first appearance on Billboard magazine’s Hot 100 chart. Co-written with […]
Jamaican Dancehall Legend, Spragga Benz, to be Honored in South Florida at the Selecta Showdown
Spragga Benz, whose real name is Carlton Grant, will be celebrated in South Florida at the Miramar Selecta Showdown, an event that is part of the Reggae Month festivities. The Miramar Selecta Showdown is set to take place at the Shirley Branca Park, 6900 Miramar Parkway, on Friday, February 16, 2024, from 7:00 pm to 11:00 […]
VIDEO: The Day Prisoners Broke Out of Jail to See Bob Marley in Concert
During Zimbabwe’s historic 1980 independence celebration at Rufaro Stadium, Bob Marley’s performance took a dramatic turn when thousands of men, later revealed to be prisoners of war, broke out of jail to witness the legendary reggae artist. As Marley sang his third song, chaos erupted at the back of the stadium, prompting a concerned crew […]
Buju Banton to Be Honored at 2024 Bob Marley One Love Football Festival
Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist and one of the most influential musicians of the day, Mark “Buju Banton” Myrie, will be honored at the 42nd staging of the Bob Marley One Love Football Festival on February 14, 2024. Banton will be one of five members of the music industry to receive recognition at the event, […]
The 7 Times a Marley Was Nominated For The Best Reggae Album Grammy Award But Did Not Win
The popular opinion among many is that a member of the iconic Bob Marley family is almost guaranteed to win the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album whenever they are nominated. This assumption stems from the Marley family’s record number of Grammy nominations, influence on reggae music and their significant contributions to the genre’s global […]
VIDEO: Do You Know the Most Sampled Reggae Song of All Time?
“Bam Bam” by Sister Nancy is one of the most sampled reggae songs, known for its infectious rhythm and lyrics. Born Ophlin Russell-Myers in Kingston, Jamaica, Sister Nancy emerged as a pioneering female artist in the male-dominated reggae scene. Her breakthrough came with the release of “One, Two,” which led to the creation of her […]
Bob Marley’s Global Impact For Jamaica Is Why He Should Be Our Next National Hero
While I understand Jamaicans’ love for a good, emotional legacy from our National heroes, Bob Marley is just as good a representative of our people as our heroes, Sam Sharpe, Nanny, George William Gordon, Alexander Bustamante, Norman Manley, Paul Bogle, and Marcus Garvey. He was not a politician and did not engineer the country’s quest […]
Julian Marley Wins the 2024 Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album with “Colors of Royal”
Julian Marley has won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album at the 66th annual awards ceremony for his album “Colors of Royal.” This marks his third nomination in the category. The results of the Reggae Grammy award were posted on the Recording Academy social media site X (formerly known as Twitter) and announced during […]
Second Annual Staging of Reggae Month South Florida to Honor Shaggy
The second annual Reggae Month South Florida celebration is scheduled to launch in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on February 4, 2024. The festival will celebrate more than 50 years of reggae music and honor legendary musician, Shaggy, all month long. Scheduled events The Reggae Month festival will begin at the Blue Martini in Fort Lauderdale on […]
VIDEO: Beenie Man vs. Bounty Killer: The Largest Jamaican Dancehall Deejay Battle in History
For this Reggae fact we explore the legendary Verzuz battle between dancehall titans Beenie Man and Bounty Killer. In this electrifying showdown, the two icons go head-to-head in a battle of lyrical prowess and stage presence, showcasing their unparalleled talent and influence on the dancehall scene. From their classic hits to unreleased tracks and freestyles, […]