Damian and Stephen Marley announce co-headlining Traffic Jam Tour 2024

In February and March 2024, the Grammy award-winning brothers Damian “Jr Gong” Marley and Stephen “Ragga” Marley will launch their exclusive Traffic Jam Tour across North America. This marks the inaugural occasion in history when the brothers have jointly presented a curated set, offering a unique showcase to their fans. The 18-date tour begins February 16 and features 15 dates produced by Live Nation, with stops including Las Vegas, NV; Seattle, WA; Vancouver, BC; Boston, MA; Brooklyn, NY; Toronto, ON; and more before concluding at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, IL, on March 30. Additionally, three festival dates complete the outing including CaliVibes Fest, Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival, and Reggae Rise Up Florida.

The seamless performance will feature a special curated set list of both brothers’ catalogs and a medley of their father Bob Marley’s classics.  Damian and Stephen Marley have written and performed a multitude of singles together over the last two decades - including the most recent collaboration, “Cast The First Stone” from Stephen Marley’s new LP Old Soul. The brothers wrote/produced/performed on the anthemic Grammy-winning reggae classic “Welcome To Jamrock,” in addition to timeless compositions like “Medication,” "Grown & Sexy," "All Night," “It Was Written," and, of course, “Traffic Jam.”

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with various presales beginning Thursday, December 14. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale starting Friday, December 15 at 10 AM local time at LiveNation.com

DAMIAN + STEPHEN MARLEY: TRAFFIC JAM TOUR DATES:

Fri, Feb 16: Long Beach, CA – Cali Vibes Fest*

Sat, Feb 17: Stateline, NV – Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival*

Sun, Feb 18: Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues Las Vegas

Wed, Feb 21: San Francisco, CA – The Masonic

Thu, Feb 22: Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live Sacramento

Sat, Feb 24: Boise, ID – Revolution Concert House & Event Center

Sun, Feb 25: Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre

Mon, Feb 26: Portland, OR – Roseland Theater

Tue, Feb 27: Vancouver, BC – Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Sun, Mar 17: St Petersburg, FL – Reggae Rise Up Florida*

Tue, Mar 19: Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia

Wed, Mar 20: Washington D.C. – The Fillmore Silver Spring

Sat, Mar 23: Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues Boston

Mon, Mar 25: Toronto, ON – HISTORY

Tue, Mar 26: Montreal, QC – MTELUS

Wed, Mar 27: Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount

Fri, Mar 29: Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit

Sat, Mar 30: Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

*Festival Performance

ABOUT DAMIAN “JR. GONG” MARLEY

Multi-Grammy winning talent, Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley is a highly acclaimed Jamaican singer, songwriter and producer.  He is the youngest son of the revered legend, Bob Marley. His musical style fuses reggae with elements of dancehall, hip-hop, R&B, and rock, crafting a fresh and modern sound that is uniquely his own. Damian was the first ever Reggae artist to win a GRAMMY AWARD® outside of the Reggae category. The acclaimed 2005 breakthrough disc, Welcome To Jamrock, won a GRAMMY AWARD® for Best Reggae Album, with the New York Times naming the track “the best reggae song of the decade.” In 2010, Marley teamed up with Nas and brother Stephen Marley for his Distant Relatives project, and went on to partner with Skrillex for their groundbreaking track “Make It Bun Dem,” which Rolling Stone called “a monster mash-up of dubstep and dancehall.” Which went platinum with over 1 Million copies sold in the United States alone. Following the track’s success, the reggae superstar released his fourth studio album, Stony Hill, resulting in his third GRAMMY AWARD® for Best Reggae Album. In September of 2022, Marley released his fifth studio album, The Kalling, which went on to win Best Reggae Album at the 65th Annual GRAMMY AWARDS®. Most recently, “Jr. Gong” released his rendition of the famed George Harrison track, ‘My Sweet Lord.’. The track got the stamp-of-approval by George’s beloved wife, Olivia, as well as the George Harrison Estate. Damian is the co-founder of the renowned Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise, which is gearing up for its 9th annual.

ABOUT STEPHEN MARLEY

Stephen “Ragga” Marley is a world-renowned singer, songwriter, and producer whose work has earned no fewer than eight Grammy Awards. Born into a musical family, Stephen is the child of reggae legends Bob Marley and Rita Marley. He began singing professionally at 6, touring the world with his elder siblings Ziggy, Sharon, and Cedella in The Melody Makers. In 2008, he released his first solo album, Mind Control, which won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. His subsequent solo albums include Mind Control Acoustic, Revelation Part I: The Root of Life, and Revelation Part II: The Fruit of Life. Stephen’s first new full-length album in more than seven years, Old Soul, was released on September 15 via Tuff Gong Collective/UMe/Ghetto Youths International. The new album is a departure from his previous Reggae repertoire, showcasing more of his bluesy, acoustic soul side, as evidenced by the first single, “Old Soul.” Stephen is also an acclaimed producer, working closely with his brother Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley on the massive crossover hit Welcome To Jamrock. In addition, Stephen continues to champion charitable endeavors centered in Jamaica as a co-founder of the Ghetto Youths Foundation, along with his brothers Damian and Julian Marley.  In 2017, Stephen established Kaya Fest, the annual music festival, which features special guests and rare family performances, all with the larger purpose of raising awareness around the benefits of cannabis, guided by the mantra “Education Before Recreation.” 

Samory I - Strength (Out Now)

SAMORY I RELEASES HIS ANTICIPATED SOLO DEBUT ALBUM STRENGTH OUT NOW 

RELEASED NOVEMBER 17 – Samory I releases his eagerly-awaited solo debut album Strength along with a new video for its single “Outside” feat. Lila Iké, OUT NOW, via Overstand Entertainment and Easy Star Records.

Named after Samory I’s affectionate moniker for his son, Strength is an 11-track storied opus produced by esteemed Jamaican producer Winta James, whose credits include hits with Protoje, Chronixx and Damian Marley.  Samory I said the LP "represents the struggles I’ve overcome, both mentally and physically.” Growing up in Kencot, a rougher neighborhood in Kingston, Jamaica, he faced many adversities and found reggae music as a form of salvation. He used his voice as both an instrument and vehicle for social change in his community. The album is a true reflection of its title, proving that courage and love prevails above all.

He counts his blessings on the album’s latest single “Outside” featuring his native island’s fellow singer Lila Iké.  From a backyard gathering by day to a street party and stadium sneak-in by night, the song’s accompanying video (directed by Aka.Ruppi) vibrantly captures the two artists celebrating life through Kingston, Jamaica. The visual, which arrives today, also features cameos from their musical peers including artists like Mortimer and Protoje and selector Boom Boom. 

 
Over the past year, Samory I has teased us with singles from his forthcoming LP including "Blood In The Streets," "Crown," "Wrath" featuring 2023 Grammy award-winner Kabaka Pyramid and dancehall legend Capleton.  Other guest appearances on Strength include Jesse Royal, and Mortimer. 

“Samory I is one of the most important artists of this present era. He’s a Jamaican roots man who holds fast to the Rastafari faith and makes records which are rarely less than essential.” - Echoes Magazine (UK)

Samory I's voice instantly evokes a wide range of emotions. An artist both in tune with the contemporary and appreciative of the classic, his impassioned vocals often carry exalting messages with a spirit of rebellion. He was named after Samory Touré, a successful African ruler who fought against European colonization in the 19th century. Like his namesake, Samory I is a voice for the voiceless with messages of hope, pain, resilience, and love for the people. Samory I plants his feet firmly, grounded and confident, in a new era of roots reggae music where boundaries are limitless. His lyrical consciousness and distinct emotive vocals are resonating with fans across the globe. Samory’s career has been on the rise. Following his rich opus of conscious Rastafarian declarations on Black Gold (2017) and its breakthrough single “Rasta Nuh Gangsta” (with over 10 million views on YouTube and 6 million streams on Spotify), Samory I has landed features on two GRAMMY-nominated reggae albums: Jesse Royal’s Royal (2021) for their collaboration “High Tide or Low,” and Protoje’s album Third Time’s The Charm (2022) for the closing track “Heavy Load.” In 2022, Samory I released “Life Is Amazing” featuring dancehall star Chi Ching Ching, and “Love and Mercy'' off the Gratitude Riddim compilation (produced by GRAMMY-nominated Winta James), which became one of his most streamed tracks to date. Since then, Samory I has continued to work with James, resulting in the release of Samory I's 2023 album Strength.

Buju Banton - Stop Gazing

New music from the one Gargamel - Buju Banton fresh off his grammy nomination for ‘Born For Greatness’

F.Y.A.H. - "Freedom Fighter" Featuring Steel Pulse

F.Y.A.H., the roots reggae band from Jamaica, makes their debut at New York’s SummerStage on Saturday August 12th, 2023.  The three-piece outfit will also release their first single, “Freedom Fighter” which features Steel Pulse, on August 18th.  The single will be on all streaming platforms on the Dub Rockers / VP Records imprint.

F.Y.A.H. is the latest project of Delroy "Pele" Hamilton, a co-founder, leader, and bassist of the popular Jamaican reggae band Raging Fyah. With three albums, including the GRAMMY-Nominated album "Everlasting" under his belt, Pele decided to dive deeper into music production when the pandemic hit and isolation became the new normal. “I challenged myself to become a better writer, musician, producer and this led to the birth of F.Y.A.H.”

Building familiarity with the roots reggae community, F.Y.A.H. will be on tour with Landan McNamara.  The West Coast tour comprises of 9 dates and will see the band perform in 8 cities in California, and 1 in Nevada.  About the tour, Pele says “we are really looking forward to being on the road and personally connecting with fans.”

Pele's journey to F.Y.A.H has been long and winding, but these experiences have allowed him to create music that resonates deeply with people. "The power of music is when it comes straight from the heart. That's when it truly connects with people. They can feel that vibration," he says. While reggae still remains at the core of F.Y.A.H., Pele also incorporated other genres and influences to create a unique sound that reflects his personal journey and experiences. "I have a deep love for reggae music, but as a musician, I also appreciate other styles. You'll hear those influences in this new F.Y.A.H. project, but at the heart of it all, it's always reggae music. I'm not trying to change that," Pele explains.

Pele collaborated with talented musicians, including guitarist Nicolas Groskopf and vocalist Elton Earlington, to create F.Y.A.H.'s debut album, "Free Your Authentic Heart." This album features a dozen new tracks of roots reggae style with a message of hope, resilience, and love. "I poured my heart into these songs. This is me, not an act," Pele shares.

"Free Your Authentic Heart" is set to be released next year on the Dub Rockers / VP Records imprint.  The band will be touring in support. Pele is excited to share this body of work with the world and continue to create music that reflects his authentic self. “I’m pleased with the result of

the songs,” Pele says. “I’m happy with the consistency and message. I’m ready to deliver this body of work to the world.” More projects from F.Y.A.H. are already in the works so look out!

The Maestro Marley Cup Returns on September 2

(Hollywood, Florida) Join Ky-Mani Marley, the son of iconic reggae legend Bob Marley and his brothers for the Maestro Marley Cup reggae music festival on Saturday, September 2 at ArtsPark at Young Circle in downtown Hollywood, FL. Maestro Marley Cup is an uplifting experience for the entire family that combines a reggae music festival, a 6 vs 6 Soccer Tournament, and Caribbean food for a good cause.

The magical day of music and love will feature live performances by Ky-Mani Marley, Julian Marley, Damian Marley, Stephen Marley, Inner Circle, I-Octane, Locas Por Juana, Shacia Marley, KJ Marley, Kastin Marley, Dubwise and The Dubplates and more artists TBA. This will be the first show of 2023 where the Marley Brothers will perform on one stage together in Florida.
 
Gates open at 12 pm. There will also be a 6 vs. 6-soccer tournament taking place starting at 12 pm inside the park with 15-minute halves. There is an opportunity for 10 teams to compete. There will be a $1,000 cash prize for the winner. Soccer teams should arrive at 10:30 am. DJs will be spinning during the soccer tournament.  

“Last year was a wonderful time. The families, players, artists, and musicians were out and it was great. We look forward to seeing you at the Maestro Marley Cup on September 2, 2023” said Maestro Marley Cup organizer and Konrfrontation Muzik founder Ky-Mani Marley. The event will feature Jamaican food, plant-based food, seafood, island cuisine, and Latin fusion.

“It is an honor to be partners with Ky-Mani Marley on this amazing event. The Maestro Marley Cup is more than a concert with a soccer tournament. It is an uplifting experience that brings together the community and raises money for a great cause,” said Maestro Marley Cup co-organizer David “Big Hair” Brisacher.

Live music performances start at 4 pm and will run until 11 pm. The outdoor event will also be filled with Caribbean food, drinks, cultural vendors, giveaways, and activities for the entire family.

Advanced general admission tickets to the Maestro Marley Cup are $50 and advanced VIP tickets are $150 and include a private bar, premier viewing area, and separate VIP entry gate. There is also the opportunity to enjoy a VIP table with bottle service for four people. There is currently a waiting list for the 6 vs. 6-soccer team opportunity for 8 players per team.
The Maestro Marley Cup was created by Ky-Mani Marley and Big Hair Dave from The Dubplates to help raise funds for the Love Over All Foundation. The Love Over All Foundation (LOAF) helps communities in need through sports and music. The Love Over All Foundation‘s keynote project, Falmouth United, is a soccer center and team providing a safe space for the Jamaican youth to help keep them off the streets and invested in their future. Through last year’s event, Ky-Mani and the foundation donated tens of thousands of dollars that impacted the community by adding electricity to the sports center, providing new shoes, uniforms and gear, coaches and staff salaries, transportation for tournaments, and providing meals and other essentials.

The Maestro Marley Cup is also raising funds for the Hollywood Police Athletic League, a youth program helping prevent juvenile crime and drug use by developing discipline, self-esteem, and positive moral values through wholesome competition and positive role models. Donations can also be made online for $5 to help underprivileged youth in Hollywood, Florida, and Falmouth Jamaica.
 
Event sponsors include the City of Hollywood, Visit Lauderdale Tourism Board, Hollywood KIA, High Rise Beverage Company and more to be announced.
 
For more information on the Maestro Marley Cup or to purchase tickets or make a donation, please visit www.maestromarleycup.com or Instagram @themaestromarleycup. ArtsPark at Young Circle is located at 1 N Young Circle in downtown Hollywood, FL.