The 5 ft. 10 inches tall Damian Marley was born Damian Robert Nesta Marley on 21 July 1978, in Kingston, Jamaica to parents, mother Cindy . eventAction: 'click_adunit' Internationally, Distant Relatives attained some chart success. He was born on Oct. 17, 1968. Damian Marley is a jazz musician who has won four Grammy Awards as a reggae artist. She is involved in running 'Hope Road Merchandising, LLC' and 'House of Marley'. "Jamaican/American Artiste, Joseph Marley, who's also known as Jo Mersa (@JoMersaMarley), was found dead today in the USA. In 2014, she became a benefactor of the Jamaican women's national football team, after she found out that they lost their funding. He holds Jamaican nationality and comes of African descent. Sharon Marley has four children -- Donisha Rita Claire Prendergast, Inglemar Marley, Peter-Shane Marley and Matthew Marley. Recently, on Breakspeare's 67th Birthday, famous Jamaican businessman and retailer Wayne Chen brought to light her relationship with Bob Marley. After Marley's death in 1981, Rita continued to record albums, and converted their former home In Kingston into the Bob Marley Museum. Not much else is known about his youngest child. 3 by Various Artists on Apple Music", "Tulisa scores fastest selling debut smash hit of 2012 with Young", Australian Recording Industry Association, Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley 'Works Hard' On Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise, "Sean Paul Wants to 'Keep It Blazin' on Reggaetn-Infused 'No Fear' With Nicky Jam", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Damian_Marley&oldid=1131690770, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox musical artist with associated acts, Articles with unsourced statements from May 2020, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 5 January 2023, at 08:49. The lyrics to the single "Welcome to Jamrock", which was performed over a riddim produced by Sly and Robbie for Ini Kamoze some 20 years earlier,[11] centred around poverty, politics and crime in Jamaica. He received one Grammy nomination. [27][28] In Canada, the album entered at number 9 on the Top 100 Albums chart. The commercial success of his studio album, Radio. Stephen Marley was the fourth-born child and second-born son of Bob Marley. He was born in England, the only one of Bobs sons to be born there, and is a Grammy-nominated reggae musician, singer, and songwriter, who often collaborates with his brothers and sisters. ", "Listen: Skrillex & Damian Marley "Make It Bun Them", "Jamaica Music Countdown Charts Page 3 Wha Gwaan", "Nas and Damian Marley on their 'Distant Relatives' collaboration", "Nas and Damian Marley Become Distant Relatives, Join Rock the Bells Tour", "Nas And Damian Marley Team Up For Rock The Bells Tour, Joint Album", "Damian Jr Gong Marley | full Official Chart history", "British certifications Damian Marley", Recording Industry Association of America, "Reggae Music: Top Reggae Albums & Songs", "Le Top de la semaine: Top Albums SNEP (Week 30, 2017)", Syndicat National de l'dition Phonographique, "Damian Marley 2015 Catch A Fire Tour Schedule With Stephen Marley, Morgan Heritage & Tarrus Riley", "Ghetto Youths International presents Set Up Shop, Vol. The musician has not shared much about his family and has not featured them much on social media. Read on to learn about the Buffalo Solder hitmakers 12 children and over 20 grandchildren. His birth name is Damian Robert Nesta Marley. Ky-Mani Marley is a successful musician who was born in 1976 to Bob and Anite Belnavis. CONGRATULATIONS! After signing to Island Records, the band was renamed Bob Marley and the Wailers, and their star power continued to grow, even after Tosh and Waller left the band. He has had a successful music career, both as the lead of his family band Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, and as a solo musician, releasing eight solo albums under his own label, Tuff Gong Worldwide (a separate record label from the one started by his father, Tuff Gong International). 10 min read. Damian was born to his father, Bob Marley, and mother, Cindy Breakspeare. Damian "Jr. Gong" Robert Nesta Marley is a Jamaican DJ, singer, and rapper who was born on July 21, 1978. She is an aspiring musician herself and boasts more than 15,000 Instagram followers. eventAction: 'load' On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In a 2014 interview with Rolling Stone, Jo Mersa said, "I am one of the new generation of Marleys, but I am still experimenting at the same time My plan is to do something new with my roots.". Born in 1972, he was once the partner of hip-hop legend Lauryn Hill and the two share five children together. Hollywood Life Sharon Marley is the biological daughter of Rita Marley and was adopted by Bob Marley when the two married. At the age of 13, he formed a musical group by the name of the Shephards, which included the daughter of Freddie McGregor and son of Third World's Cat Coore. Pokey Bear, from Baton Rouge, is the James Brown-influenced voice behind "My Side Piece" and "Mr. Hit It and Quit It." Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday. Uncle Ziggy bought my cousins an Apple laptop and we used the Garage Band software and made our beats on it. Like him, his son also has an interest in music, specifically drumming. The popularity of his studio album, Many More Roads, which was nominated for the Grammy Awards for the best reggae album. He has seven children, including singer Bambaata Marley. He had three children with his wife Rita Marley, and he adopted her two children from previous relationships. What did they expect would happen? Bob Marleys eldest son, Ziggy Marley, certainly takes after his father and is arguably the most famous musician of his large brood. The single debuted at number 39 on the UK Singles Chart. Damian is a successful musician whose influences include reggae, dancehall and hip-hop. Stephen Marley - Cali Vibes Fest 2023 Recap (Old Soul Unplugged) [3/2/2023] 12/17/2022 The Return Of Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise 2022 feat. Rita's eldest daughter, Sharon, was born in 1964, and was adopted by Marley when he married Rita in 1966. She has focused her career endeavors chiefly on fashion. She was born in England in 1973 but grew up in Jamaica with the Marleys and attended school there. Their debut recording was Children Playing in the Streets, a song written for them by Bob Marley four years earlier. As a model, she has worked with the likes of Chanel, Armani, Calvin Klein, and Ivy Park. Breakspeare and Tavares-Finson later divorced in 1995. She launched the cannabis brand Marley Natural in 2014 and in 2017 wrote a cannabis cookbook, Cooking with Herb. She is the acting director of the Bob Marley Foundation, an organization that seeks to provide social interventions in Jamaica via educational and community development initiatives. Her debut single "Beatdown" was released in 2018, followed by "Sad Girls (Cause Damage)" in 2021. Rohan. ", 21 Winners: The Best of Bob Marley and the Wailers, One Love: The Very Best of Bob Marley & The Wailers, Live Forever: September 23, 1980 Stanley Theatre Pittsburgh, PA, The Complete Bob Marley & the Wailers 19671972, Hall of Fame: A Tribute to Bob Marley's 50th Anniversary, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cindy_Breakspeare&oldid=1133394203, 20th-century Black Canadian women singers, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 13 January 2023, at 15:35. [45][46] The song premiered exclusively on Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM on 9 August across twenty-two Indian cities, and Tata DoCoMo is set to simultaneously promote the song and the album on mass media. His nickname "Junior Gong" is derived from his father's nickname of "Tuff Gong". But we celebrate him every day.. Damian ' s mother is Cindy Breakspeare, a Jamaican beauty queen who was crowned Miss World in 1976. You have to do what you are supposed to do, cuz everyone has a mission. Robert Nesta Bob Marley died in 1981, and since that time he has become world-famous, not only for making reggae an international phenomenon, but also for the messages of peace, love, and justice he promoted through his songs. He released his debut album, Mr. Marley, in 1996, followed by his second alum, Halfway Tree, in 2001. Cedella also helps run Hope Road Merchandising, LLC, a Marley family entity that manages the rights to Bobs name and likeness, and House of Marley, which runs merchandising for the Marley family. In a 2014 interview with Rolling Stone, Bambaata said, "the root of my music, regardless of if it might sound a different way, is always reggae.". Being born on 21 July 1978, Damian Marley is 44 years old as of today's date 1st March 2023. He signed with Gee Street/V2 Records in 1997. He formed his first musical group at the age of 13 called the Shephards. I am constantly growing and will teach my children to always take the higher road in any disagreements. On 24 October 2021, he posted a romantic picture of the couple on his Twitter. [32] Write code to add new. hitType: 'event', Born in 1998, Selah Marley is the daughter of singer-songwriter Lauryn Hill and former football player Rohan Marley. if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ Before, Damian was linked to . In a 2016 interview with GQ, Cedella talked about her role within the family businesses, saying "whatever business ventures we get into, I'm the one who has to deal with whoever we partner with on a day-to-day basis.". Bob Marley shares his youngest childMakeda JahnestawithYvette Crichton. He then went on to releaseFamily Time, Wild and Free,Fly Rasta and his self-titled album. In 1971, Bob Marley wrote and recorded a song called 'Small Axe'. He released his debut album in 1996 on the Shang Records label entitled Like Father Like Son. He released several singles that made it to the top of the British reggae charts. 1, Stones Come in Second On Billboard 200, "Nas & Damian Marley Distant Relatives", The Official UK Top 40 Albums Chart 23 May 2010, Album Top 50 KW 20 Gltig ab 28.05.2010. That is when my songwriting started to get more focused.. Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley - Autumn Leaves (Official Video) Living It Up (Official Video) Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley - Speak Life (Official Video) Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley - R.O.A.R. Kymani, Julian, Ziggy, Damian and Stephen Marley sons of Bob Marley pose for a photo after their performance at the "Roots, Rock, Reggae Tour 2004" at the Filene Center August 8, 2004 in Vienna, Virginia. Directed by Stewart and filmed at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, the video features all five members of the band. }); Marley passed away in 1981 at the age of 36, leaving at least 11 children behind. Here's a look at the reggae legend's children and grandchildren. She frequently visited Rita Marleys house in Jamaica and was a beneficiary of the Marley estate. WESTERN BUREAU: As if entering the Miss World contest hadn't already made Cindy Breakspeare an outsider, the beauty queen became pregnant with Bob Marley's child, Damian, in 1977. [Chorus: Damian Marley] Well educated fools they have ruined di world. Marley', in honor of Bob, in 1996. Rohan Marley is the son of Bob Marley and Janey Hunt. (Brett Cove/SOPA Images/Shuttershock) Damian Marley was born to Bob and Cindy Breakspeare (Miss World 1976) on July 21, 1978. . Her mother Rita Marley currently has a net worth of $ 50 million. Cindy, Damian's mother, was Miss World in 1976 and is a respected jazz performer. I dont think of it like that.. At the 2006 Grammy Awards, he won Best Reggae Album and Best Urban/Alternative Performance for Welcome to Jamrock. Bob Marley's son, Stephen Marley, is a Jamaican-American reggae artist. (Born July 21, 1978) Damian is the youngest son of the Marley children born 4 years before Bob's untimely death. He's now married to . Could you be, could you be, could you be loved? [24][25] It entered at number 33 on the European Top 100 Albums chart. Ziggy first made his debut with the Melody Makers at the age of 11. However, we can assure you that the singer resides happily with his partner and their son. She is also managing director of Total Care Learning Center in Kingston. Skip Marley Minto was born in 1996 to Cedella Marley. There was a moment where I literally saw his face in the cloud, and nobody could tell me it wasnt him, she told TODAY in 2021. Stephen Marley, late Joseph's father, is a Jamaican-American musician, is an eight-time Grammy Award winner. He knew he had to do everything in the shortest amount of time.. She wrote, Choose today to learn from your mistakes. He started singing professionally at the age of 7 with his older siblings in The Melody Makers. Damian, like his father Bob, is a singer and rapper. Sharon Marley has earned just enough to live on. Julian and his band Uprising were invited by Jamaicas government to represent the country at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Statistics put Damian Marley height as 1.78 m and weight 66 kg. I don't try to classify or separate. ga('ads.send', { Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. Gong Marley was born in 1978 in Kingston, Jamaica. She was born to Bob and Rita Marley in 1974. One Love.. Also a DJ and a rapper, Damian was born to Bob and Cindy Breakspeare. Damian Marley. The 48-year-old lives a relatively private life, but it is known she worked at BUnik Modeling Talent Agency as recently as 2015 and was tasked with turning their business around. Breakspeare is the mother of reggae musician Damian Marley, through her relationship with Bob Marley, who remained married to Rita Marley until his death. He is also currently touring. }); She was part of the award-winning group Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers her siblings Ziggy Marley, Cedella Marley, and Stephen Marley. She appeared in the film The Mighty Quinn in 1989, and her song featuring Cedella Marley and Sheryl Lee Ralph is on the soundtrack. Gong' Marley 'As We Enter'. Damian Marley was born in 1976 to reggae singer "Bob Marley" and "Miss World" - "Cindy Breakspeare." He lost his father when he was just two years old. 5.Robert "Robbie" Marley was born on May 16, 1972, to Pat Williams and Bob Marley.Robbie was born less than a month after Stephen and was Bob's first of many children he fathered without his wife Rita.. Not much is known about his mother Pat "Lucille" Williams as Robbie was brought to live with Bob and Rita.. He also sharesNico Marley, Eden Marley with Geraldine Khawley and Maria Fialho Marleywith Barbara Fialho. Medication ft. Stephen Marley. His mother is former Miss World 1976 Cindy Breakspeare. At the 2009 Grammy Awards news of a collaborative album between Marley and Nas was announced, when Nas told MTV reporters "Right now, I'll tell you first, I'm working on an album with Damian Marley. Adding that she always feels his presence, she said, I feel like nature has this really beautiful way of showing itself sometimes and even in the trees sometimes. ga('ads.send', { "[8] Additionally, Halfway Tree is a well-known landmark that marks the cultural center of Half-Way-Tree, the clock tower that stands where the historical eponymous cotton tree once stood is featured prominently behind Marley on the cover of the album. Stephen Marley son Jo Mersa Marley (source: Loop . He is also a successful musician, and his influences include reggae and newer sounds like dancehall and hip-hop. Due to his fame, Bob was given a state funeral in Jamaica. Ozzy & Sharon Osbournes Grandkids: Meet Their Grandchildren. The musical group opened at the 1992 Reggae Sunsplash festival. She founded a Rastafarian craft store called Ital Craf in Jamaica. She was a singer who was part of 'Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers'. Marley said he was often bullied for his biracial heritage growing up and derogatorily referred to as "White Boy.". The group disbanded in the early 1990s, and he went on to start a solo career. Disbanded in 2002, the group consisted of four of Bob Marley's ten children, with Sharon being a vocalist. Ms. Breakspeare took to the YouTube talk show Odyssey hosted by another former Miss Jamaica World, Yendi Phillipps, to share her experiences. He is also active in humanitarian efforts and, like his father, is a Rastafarian who uses his music as an inspiration in his life and spirituality. He released his first album Mr. Marley in honor of his father in 1996. Born David Nesta Marley in 1968, the origin of the name Ziggy is said to have been given to him by his father and means little spliff, but in a 1988 interview, the musician told Melody Maker magazine that he is a big fan of David Bowie and at the time of the release of Bowies Ziggy Stardust album, he started to call himself Ziggy and the name stuck. We have been networking with ad agencies and production teams to get our company in the know. Distant Relatives fused hip hop and reggae musical elements,[52] Marley and Nas also incorporated samples from African music into the album. Ziggy Marley's children include Bambaata Marley, Zuri Marley, Justice Marley, Judah Victoria Marley, Abraham Selassie Robert Nesta Marley, Gideon Robert Nesta Marley and Isaiah Sion Robert Nesta Marley. It benefits, but at the same time It benefits. Our father is really a part of our everyday life, to tell you the truth, with the lessons and the morals and the example that he set carries us through everything that we do, he toldOkPlayer. He also has a self-titled album. Shabba, The Marleys, Sizzla, Kabaka & More. Damian, known as "Jr. Gong" after his father's nickname "Tuff Gong." Damian's mother is the former beauty queen Cindy Breakspeare. * the value is a vector of the children's names. Damian Robert Nesta "Jr. Gong" Marley Wikis. She then founded Buttons and Bows in Los Angeles and now has the collection KarenMarley, an online boutique that features limited edition, ethically sourced, and culturally inspired designs. He started singing and performing at a very young age, and at age 13, he helped form Shepherds. She was a part of Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, a musical group made up of four of Bob Marley's children. She is the CEO of Tuff Gong International, a recording label that was first started by her father, named after the nickname he received growing up in Jamaica. The singer possesses a fit and slim body. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ Joseph "Jo Mersa" Marley was born in 1991, the son of Stephen Marley. Stephanie Marleywas born to Bob and Rita Marley on August 17, 1974. Karen Marley is the daughter of Bob Marley and English-born Janet Bowen. Stock Photos from Photos.com, iStockPhotos.com, 123rf. She was born to Bob and Janet Bowen in 1973. eventAction: 'render' [1], Damian Marley is the youngest son of reggae musician Bob Marley. "Satyameva Jayathe" (the national motto of India, which literally translates as "Truth Alone Triumphs") was released as the second single from the album on 9 August 2011, a week before India's Independence Day on 15 August. (Scat singing) Oh, no! Damian Marley Children: Elijah Marley, Christian Marley. Kertia DeCosta Marley, despite various stories claiming they are no longer together. Rohan Marley's children include Selah Louise Marley, Zion David Marley, Sarah Marley, Joshua Omaru Marley, John Nesta Marley, Nico Marley, Eden Marley and Maria Fialho Marley. Damian Robert Nesta "Jr. Gong" Marley (born 21 July 1978) is a Jamaican DJ, singer, lyricist and rapper. . The devout Rastafarian released his first album, Lion In The Morning, in 1996. His greatest hits album "Legend" which was released posthumously remains the best-selling reggae album of all time, and Marley still ranks among the best-selling musicians of all time. pg.acq.push(function() { Elijah and Christian Marley are the fathers of Damian Marley's two children. "Bob Marley: All His Children & 9 Baby Mommas", "Damian Marley: Conveying solid, conscious lyrics", "Damian Jr. Gong Marley the Afiwi Interview", Grammy welcomes Jamrock Jr. Gong speaks about his double victory, 'Welcome to Jamrock': A celebration of culture and talent, Billboard Singles Chart (Welcome to Jamrock-Damian Marley), "Nas Confirms Kelis' Pregnancy, Talks New Album", Nas and Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley are Distant Relatives (Interview), 'Glee' Stops the Show at No. Unlike his older siblings, Damian's early music was not as inspired by traditional reggae sounds. Rohan Marley is a musician, a former professional American football player, and an entrepreneur. She recently honored her father on her social media by posting lyrics to his song Forever Loving Jah. She also recently posted an inspiring message in honor of him. In 2008, he made an appearance on singer Mariah Careys E=MC album as a featured artist on the album track Cruise Control. He also has recorded a number of albums includingLike Father Like Son in honor of his dad, Radio, The Journey,and Maestro. In 1976, he survived an assassination attempt, when gunmen entered Marley's home two days before he was slated to perform at "Smile Jamaica," a concert set to take place days before a snap election in the country. Marley became a sensation with recordings of songs like "No Woman, No Cry" and "I Shot the Sheriff," which was later covered by Eric Clapton. Joseph's cause of death has not been revealed yet. He is the only child born to Marley and Cindy Breakspeare, the Miss World 1976 and is the youngest child, being just 2 when his father died. Karen resides in England at present. In the 1980s and 1990s, she appeared in several films, including The Mighty Quinn and Joey Breaker. She was a member of the Melody Makers, and since the group disbanded, she helps in running the familys charitable organization 1Love. She has several clothing lines and designed the uniform for Jamaicas track and field team at the 2012 Olympics.
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