WATCH THIS: Reasoning with Jo Mersa “How You Bad So”?
When You’re Bob Marley’s Grandson, Making Music Is a Family Affair Joe Mersa is the eldest son of Stephen Marley, the nephew of Jr. Gong, and a fresh recruit to the Ghetto Youths family. Last week he dropped his tasty single “Comfortable,” and the ladies are loving it. That’s why we’re expecting more great things […]
HEAR THIS: Jo Mersa “Comfortable”
Something For the Empresses From Stephen Marley’s Eldest Son Yesterday Bob Marley would have celebrated his 68th birthday. Today we get to hear a song from his grandson Jo Mersa, Stephen Marley’s eldest son, and a member of the Ghetto Youths Int’l family. Jo’s sound is very much next-generation, but as a raggamuffin youth he […]
Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise Crossword Puzzle Playlist
A Boomshots Playlist to Help You Solve The Puzzle The Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise sets sail this Monday from Miami with ports of call in Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, and an all-star lineup of reggae royalty and top selectors aboard. Boomshots and House of Marley teamed up to create the official cruise Zeen, […]
Junior Gong To Set Up Shop at London’s Indig02 TWICE
Damian, Stephen, and Julian Marley—With The Whole Ghetto Youths Crew—Kick Off Respect Jamaica 50 The UK’s gonna be ram-a-jam this summer. Not only will London be hosting the 2012 Olympics but it’s also the site of 12 consecutive nights of reggae shows at the Indig02 in celebration of Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of independence. Kicking off the string […]
HEAR THIS: Jasmin Karma “Brand New Second Hand”
Stephen Marley’s Lovely Protégée Re-Interprets A Peter Tosh Classic There’s something undeniably erotic about hearing a Peter Tosh classic sung over by a sexy Costa Rican girl. Miss Karma’s breathy coo meshes perfectly with Stephen Marley’s typically flawless production. The Lion Roars again. Keep clicking to listen for yourself…
WATCH THIS: Stephen Marley ft. Wale & The Cast of Fela “Made In Africa” Video
Ragga Marley Takes It Back To The Motherland In His Epic New Video Walking back through Goree Island’s infamous Door of No Return, Stephen Marley flips the script on his epic video for “Made In Africa,” the opening track from his Grammy-winning album Revelation Part 1: The Root of Life. Shot on location in Ethiopia […]
Snoop Dogg’s Top 5 Reggae Jams
Why Are People So Shocked That Snoop Would Dabble In Reggae? Doggy Dogg’s Been At It For Years Yesterday Diplo had the blogs burning up with news that he’s working on a reggae album with Snoop Dogg. “Snoop Dogg is an icon, man,” the Major Lazer producer told MTV. “He’s bigger than the music. What […]
WATCH THIS Damian Marley “Set Up Shop” & “Affairs Of The Heart” Live
Damian, Stephen and Julian Marley Rock DJ Norie’s Anniversary Show In New York City The Marley brothers mashed up NYC’s Best Buy Theater last night—with a little help from the Ghetto Youths Crew, including Wayne Marshall, Spragga Benz, and Christophger Eliis, among others… Let’s just say it was a night to remember. In this exclusive […]
WATCH THIS: K’La “All Your Love”
Turn Your Lights Down Low, K’La The Lyricist Wants To Let It All Go K’la The Lyricist is the hottest thing to come out of Gary Indiana, since Michael, Janet, and Tito headed for Hollywood.
WATCH THIS: Christopher Ellis “Willow Tree”
Fresh Sounds From Christopher, Son Of The Late Great Alton Ellis “My dad did a lot for music, but he didn’t really boast about it like he could have,” said Alton Ellis’s 23-year-old son Christopher shortly after his death in 2008. “He’s got a lot of respect, and his name is really big, but financially […]
Buju Celebrates Grammy Win
Before The Dawn Honor Lifts Spirits As The Gargamel’s Trial Resumes Although Buju Banton was not able to attend the Grammy Awards ceremony yesterday in Los Angeles, the reggae star—who is still confined to Florida—celebrated his win to the fullest. A member of Buju’s security team was startled when he heard shouting from Buju’s hotel room in […]
HEAR THIS: Stephen Marley featuring Melanie Fiona “No Cigarette Smoke”
Fresh Cut From Forthcoming Album Revelation Part 1: The Root of Life Here comes something strong for your Monday morning from the Ghetto Youths camp: Brand new music from Stephen Marley’s highly anticipated new album Revelation Part 1: The Root of Life. What do you do when JuJu gives you a boom draw and your hotel […]