Stephen Marley (musician)
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Stephen Robert Nesta "Raggamuffin" Marley (April 20, 1972) is a Jamaican American
musician and the son of reggae legend Bob Marley
and his wife Rita Marley
. He is a five-time Grammy award
winner as an artist, producer, and member of Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers.
and raised primarily in Kingston, Jamaica. He was part of the reggae group Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers with his siblings Ziggy
, Cedella
, and Sharon
. In 1980, at age 8, Stephen took lead vocals on "Sugar Pie", which he also performed live at the 1982 Jamaica World Music Festival in Montego Bay. In 1985 Stephen was featured on a 12" single titled "Jah Is The Healing" (reverse side to "Naah Leggo", a Tuff Gong Jamaican release), and again on "Lord We A Come" from the 1986 Melody Makers release Hey World.
Stephen produced much of his brother Damian Marley
's three solo albums, most notably 2005's Welcome to Jamrock
, where he was performed on the tracks "All Night," "Pimpa's Paradise," "For the Babies," and "Hey Girl." He also produced for brother Julian Marley
, and executive produced and performed on the 1999 Bob Marley mash-up "Chant Down Babylon
".
In 2003, Stephen and Damian put together an album called Educated Fools under the group name of Marley Boyz. They recorded it on labels Ghetto Youths International and Tuff Gong International, collaborating with a number of other reggae artists including their brother Ky-Mani Marley.
His debut album Mind Control
was released 20 March 2007.
Marley was on tour with Snoop Dogg
and Slightly Stoopid
as part of the Blazed and Confused 2009 Tour.
On November 16, 2010, Marley released a new single, "Jah Army", featuring his brother, Damian "Junior Gong" Marley.
single album: No Cigarette Smoke (In My Room) feat. Melanie Fiona
Jamaican American
Jamaican Americans are Americans of Jamaican heritage or Jamaican-born people who live in the United States of America. American citizenship is not a prerequisite of being a Jamaican American as permanent residents are also given this title....
musician and the son of reggae legend Bob Marley
Bob Marley
Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley, OM was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the ska, rocksteady and reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers...
and his wife Rita Marley
Rita Marley
Alpharita Constantia Anderson , better known as Rita Marley, and sometimes called "Nana Rita", is the widow of reggae legend/musician Bob Marley, and a member of the trio the I Threes, Bob Marley's backup singers.-Biography:...
. He is a five-time Grammy award
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
winner as an artist, producer, and member of Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers.
Life and career
Marley was born in Wilmington, DelawareWilmington, Delaware
Wilmington is the largest city in the state of Delaware, United States, and is located at the confluence of the Christina River and Brandywine Creek, near where the Christina flows into the Delaware River. It is the county seat of New Castle County and one of the major cities in the Delaware Valley...
and raised primarily in Kingston, Jamaica. He was part of the reggae group Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers with his siblings Ziggy
Ziggy Marley
David "Ziggy" Marley is a Jamaican musician and leader of the band Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers. He is the oldest son of famed reggae musician Bob Marley...
, Cedella
Cedella Marley
Cedella Marley is daughter of reggae artist Bob Marley and Rita Marley. She played in her brothers' group Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers....
, and Sharon
Sharon Marley
Sharon Marley Prendergast is the biological daughter of Rita Marley who was adopted by Bob Marley when the two married. She played in the group Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers together with her siblings in California in 1988....
. In 1980, at age 8, Stephen took lead vocals on "Sugar Pie", which he also performed live at the 1982 Jamaica World Music Festival in Montego Bay. In 1985 Stephen was featured on a 12" single titled "Jah Is The Healing" (reverse side to "Naah Leggo", a Tuff Gong Jamaican release), and again on "Lord We A Come" from the 1986 Melody Makers release Hey World.
Stephen produced much of his brother Damian Marley
Damian Marley
Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley is a Jamaican reggae artist who has won three Grammy awards. Damian is the youngest son of Bob Marley....
's three solo albums, most notably 2005's Welcome to Jamrock
Welcome to Jamrock
Welcome to Jamrock is a Grammy winning reggae album by Damian Marley. The album was released on September 12, 2005 in the United States and September 13, 2005 in the United Kingdom....
, where he was performed on the tracks "All Night," "Pimpa's Paradise," "For the Babies," and "Hey Girl." He also produced for brother Julian Marley
Julian Marley
Julian Ricardo Marley is an English Jamaican reggae musician. He is the son of Bob Marley and a Bajan mother, Lucy Pounder. He is a member of the Rastafari movement.-Biography:...
, and executive produced and performed on the 1999 Bob Marley mash-up "Chant Down Babylon
Chant Down Babylon
Chant Down Babylon is a remix album by various hip hop and rock artists covering songs by Bob Marley & The Wailers, released in 1999.The remixed version of "Turn Your Lights Down Low" with Lauryn Hill was released as a single...
".
In 2003, Stephen and Damian put together an album called Educated Fools under the group name of Marley Boyz. They recorded it on labels Ghetto Youths International and Tuff Gong International, collaborating with a number of other reggae artists including their brother Ky-Mani Marley.
His debut album Mind Control
Mind Control (Stephen Marley album)
Mind Control is the debut album of Stephen Marley, released on 20 March, 2007. The album won a Grammy in 2008 for Best Reggae Album.- Track listing :# "Mind Control"# "Hey Baby" # "Officer Jimmy"...
was released 20 March 2007.
Marley was on tour with Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
and Slightly Stoopid
Slightly Stoopid
Slightly Stoopid is an American band based in Ocean Beach, San Diego, California, who describe their music as "a fusion of acoustic rock and blues with reggae, hip-hop, and punk". As a band, they have released eight albums with their sixth studio album, entitled Slightly Not Stoned Enough To Eat...
as part of the Blazed and Confused 2009 Tour.
On November 16, 2010, Marley released a new single, "Jah Army", featuring his brother, Damian "Junior Gong" Marley.
Guest performances
Marley was a guest performer on a number of songs by other recording artists, including:- "No Woman No Cry" by The FugeesThe FugeesFugees were a Haitian American hip hop group who rose to fame in the mid-1990s. Their repertoire included elements of Hip hop, soul and Caribbean music, particularly reggae. The members of the group were rapper/singer/producer Wyclef Jean, rapper/singer/producer Lauryn Hill, and rapper Pras Michel...
, on the album Refugee Camp - Bootleg VersionsRefugee Camp - Bootleg VersionsBootleg Versions is the third studio album released by R&B and Reggae Fusion group The Fugees. The album was released on November 26, 1996. The album features only eight tracks, including seven remixes, and one new recording. The album was later re-issued in 2001, as part of the group's two disc...
, 1996 - "Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock)" by Michael FrantiMichael FrantiMichael Franti is an American poet, musician, and composer. He is the creator and lead vocalist of Michael Franti & Spearhead, a band that blends hip hop with a variety of other styles including funk, reggae, jazz, folk, and rock...
, on the album Chocolate Supa HighwayChocolate Supa Highway- Track listing :# "Africa On Line" # "Chocolate Supa Highway" # "Keep Me Lifted" # "Food for tha Masses" # "U Can't Sing R Song" # "Tha Payroll " # "Madness in tha Hood "...
, 1997 - "Musica" by Ethiopian recording artist Chachi Tadesse, on the album Hoya Hoye, 1999
- "Revolution" by Krayzie BoneKrayzie BoneAnthony Henderson better known as Krayzie Bone, is an American rapper and is a former member of the rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.-Solo career:Krayzie Bone recorded his solo debut, Thug Mentality 1999, in 1998...
, on the album Thug Mentality 1999Thug Mentality 1999-Disc 2:#"Murda Won't Stop" #"Where My Thugz At"#"Smokin' Budda#"Knieght Riduz " #"Try Me"#"Theze Dayz" #"Silent Warrior"#"Shoot The Club Up"...
, 1999 - "In Love With You" by Erykah BaduErykah BaduErica Abi Wright , better known by her stage name Erykah Badu , is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. Her work includes elements from R&B, hip hop and jazz. She is best known for her role in the rise of the neo soul sub-genre, and for her eccentric, cerebral musical...
, on the album Mama's GunMama's GunMama's Gun is the second studio album by American recording artist Erykah Badu, released November 21, 2000, on Motown Records. Recording sessions for the album took place from 1999 to 2000 at Electric Lady Studios in New York City...
, 2000 - "Ghetto Youths" by Dead PrezDead PrezDead Prez stylized as dead prez is a hip hop duo from the United States, composed of stic.man and M-1, formed in 1996 in New York City, New York. They are known for their confrontational style, combined with socialist lyrics focused on both militant social justice and Pan-Africanism...
, on the soundtrack album for the movie Black and WhiteBlack and White (1999 film)Black and White is a 1999 American film directed by James Toback, starring Robert Downey, Jr., Gaby Hoffmann, Allan Houston, Jared Leto, Scott Caan, Claudia Schiffer, Brooke Shields and a number of rap musicians, namely members of the Wu-Tang Clan and Onyx .The...
, 2000 - "Poor Old Man" by Buju BantonBuju BantonBuju Banton is a Jamaican dancehall, ragga, and reggae musician.Banton has recorded pop and dance songs, as well as songs dealing with sociopolitical topics....
on the album Unchained Spirit, 2000 - "No No No" by EveEve (rapper)Eve Jihan Jeffers , is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer and actress. Her first three albums have reached a total of over 8 million albums sold worldwide. She has also achieved success in fashion as she started a clothing line titled "Fetish." She won a Grammy Award in 2002 for the...
on the album ScorpionScorpion (album)Scorpion is the Grammy-winning second album of female rapper Eve, released March 6, 2001 on Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Interscope Records. The album debuted at #4 of the Billboard 200 and went platinum. The album features hit singles, such as "Who's That Girl?" and "Let Me Blow Ya Mind"...
, 2001 - "Mama Say" and "Till We Meet Again" by Mr. CheeksMr. CheeksMr. Cheeks is a Grammy Award winning rapper best known for his work with the musical group Lost Boyz, and his career as a solo artist.-Biography:...
on the album John P. KellyJohn P. Kelly (album)John P. Kelly is the debut solo album from member of The Lost Boyz and rapper Mr. Cheeks. It contains the hit single "Lights, Camera, Action!".- Track listing :#"Radio Intro"#*Produced by Mr...
, 2001 - "Smoke in My Eyes" by Inner Circle on the album Kool Operator 2002
- "Sunshine Girl" by CapletonCapletonCapleton is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist. He is also referred to as King Shango, King David, The Fireman and The Prophet. His record label is called David House Productions...
on the album Reign of FireReign of Fire (album)Reign of Fire is the 13th studio album from reggae and dancehall artist Capleton. The album was released on August 26, 2004. The album is said to have production from Bobby Dixon, Khabir Bonner, Ian Forrester, Stephen Gibbs, Ryon Kerr, Richard Fisher and Stephen Marley-Track listing:...
, 2004 - "Who Am I" by Iqulah on the CD single Rastafari 4 Eva, 2004
- "Revolution In Paradise (Jamaica Version - Alex White Remix)" by Heath Hunter on the CD Single Trenchtown, 2004
- "River Don't Runnn" by NellyNellyCornell Iral Haynes, Jr. , better known by his stage name Nelly, is an Grammy Award winning American rapper and actor. He has performed with the rap group St. Lunatics since 1993 and signed to Universal Records in 1999. Under Universal, Nelly began his solo career in 2000 with his debut album...
on the album Sweat, 2004 - "Guava Jelly" Cover by Camile VelascoCamile VelascoCiara-Camile Roque Velasco is a Filipino-American singer and was one of the finalists on the third season of the reality/talent-search television series, American Idol...
on the album Koy, 2008 - "The Mission" by Damian MarleyDamian MarleyDamian "Jr. Gong" Marley is a Jamaican reggae artist who has won three Grammy awards. Damian is the youngest son of Bob Marley....
on the album Reggae Gold in 2008. - "Leaders" by Damian MarleyDamian MarleyDamian "Jr. Gong" Marley is a Jamaican reggae artist who has won three Grammy awards. Damian is the youngest son of Bob Marley....
and NasNasNasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...
on the album Distant RelativesDistant RelativesDistant Relatives is a collaborative studio album by American rapper Nas and Jamaican reggae artist Damian Marley, released May 18, 2010, on Universal Republic and Def Jam Recordings. Production for the album took place during 2008 to 2010 and was handled primarily by Damian Marley and Stephen Marley...
in 2010. - "In His Own Words" by Damian MarleyDamian MarleyDamian "Jr. Gong" Marley is a Jamaican reggae artist who has won three Grammy awards. Damian is the youngest son of Bob Marley....
and NasNasNasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...
on the album Distant RelativesDistant RelativesDistant Relatives is a collaborative studio album by American rapper Nas and Jamaican reggae artist Damian Marley, released May 18, 2010, on Universal Republic and Def Jam Recordings. Production for the album took place during 2008 to 2010 and was handled primarily by Damian Marley and Stephen Marley...
in 2010.
Personal life
Stephen currently lives in Miami, Florida, where he has a home and a private recording studio. He has a large and loving family, to whom he dedicates his life's work.Discography
- Mind ControlMind Control (Stephen Marley album)Mind Control is the debut album of Stephen Marley, released on 20 March, 2007. The album won a Grammy in 2008 for Best Reggae Album.- Track listing :# "Mind Control"# "Hey Baby" # "Officer Jimmy"...
(2007) (Sales: 9500, first week) - Mind Control Acoustic (2009)
- Revelation Part 1: The Root of Life (May 24, 2011)
single album: No Cigarette Smoke (In My Room) feat. Melanie Fiona