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JULIAN MARLEY MIGHT GET INTO THE MARIJUANA BUSINESS IN JAMAICA!

JULIAN MARLEY MIGHT GET INTO THE MARIJUANA BUSINESS IN JAMAICA!

By Kimberley Small— Julian ‘JuJu’ Marley, the fifth son of the legendary Bob Marley, during an interview at Bob Marley Museum on Old Hope Road in Kingston on Tuesday.— Julian ‘JuJu’ Marley, the fifth son of the legendary Bob Marley, has indicated his desire to get involved in the marijuana business locally. ‘JuJu’ Marley is involved in the medical marijuana in the United States. “The way how we take on to the herb is business; but is not business, it’s … Read entire article »

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JULIAN MARLEY, SIZZLA, AND RAPPER DMX FOR THE 9 MILE MUSIC FESTIVAL, MARCH 11, IN FLORIDA!

Top: Julian Marley Bottom: Sizzla Julian Marley, Sizzla and rapper DMX are part of this year’s 9 Mile Music Festival, scheduled for March 11 at Virginia Key Beach in Florida. The Miami New Times reports that Capleton, Charly Black, singer Kreesha Turner and sound system The Mighty Crown are also confirmed for the event which observes its 24th year. It was initiated by Cedella Booker, mother of reggae legend Bob Marley, to help the indigent in Florida where she lived for many years. Booker died in Miami in 2008 at age 81. The festival’s name is taken from her and Marley’s birthplace of Nine Miles, St Ann. It is where both are buried. Since its inception, organizers have reached out to artistes and fans to collect and donate canned goods which are collected at the venue’s … Read entire article »

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THE “CATCH A FIRE TOUR” TOUCHES DOWN IN NEW YORK CITY’S CENTRAL PARK, SUNDAY, AUGUST 30!

ANDREA DE SILVA/REUTERS Bob Marley’s sons Damian (Junior Gong) Marley, Stephen (Ragga) Marley and the powerful family band Morgan Heritage, will keep the summer concert scene ablaze at SummerStage in Central Park on Aug. 30, and help support the free shows in the concert series. The Catch a Fire Tour 2015, starring reggae great Bob Marley’s sons Damian (Junior Gong) Marley, Stephen (Ragga) Marley and the powerful family band Morgan Heritage, will keep the summer concert scene ablaze at SummerStage in Central Park on Aug. 30, and help support the free shows in the concert series. Proceeds from the Catch a Fire show help fund more than 100 free performances in parks throughout the five boroughs. Sponsored by Capital One Bank, the SummerStage show will be held in the park’s Rumsey Playfield (Enter … Read entire article »

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JULIAN MARLEY WORKING ON HIS NEXT ALBUM DUE EARLY NEXT YEAR!

 Julian Marley— JULIAN Marley is working on his fourth album which is expected to be out early next year. According to the 40-year-old singer, it will display his maturity as an artist. “A lot of creativity will be on the album. Creativity is something that flows each day and everyday life is an experience. I have matured and progressed a lot since my last album,” said Marley. Marley worked mainly with producers at Ghetto Youths International on the project. He is co-owner of that label along with his brothers Stephen and Damian, who produced his current single, Lemme Go. The song is on the Corner ‘riddim’ and addresses recent moves to decriminalise ganja in Jamaica. “It’s great to see the herb getting free-up in Jamaica an’ around the world. Reggae music an’ the herb have … Read entire article »

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BOB MARLEY TO BECOME INTERNATIONAL MARIJUANA BRAND!

BOB MARLEY TO BECOME INTERNATIONAL MARIJUANA BRAND!

By Erik Sherman— APBob Marley’s name is becoming a brand for marijuana. For decades, Bob Marley has been synonymous reggae music, the Rastafari religion — and marijuana. The musician reportedly smoked a pound a week as part of his religious practice, according to High Times, and advocated its legalization in the 1970s. Now his name and image will be even more intertwined with the substance, as Marley’s family has licensed his name and image to the first international commercial marijuana brand, according … Read entire article »

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REGGAE MAKING A REVIVAL IN JAMAICA, RECALLING THE GOLDEN ERA OF THE 70s!

By Aileen Torres-Bennett Julian Marley, son of the late reggae icon Bob Marley, performs at a concert celebrating his father’s … KINGSTON (Reuters) – The main event at fight night in Kingston, a popular boxing showcase, was hours away, but the crowd at the National Stadium’s indoor arena, from the young and hip to the elderly, was already pumped. When reggae artist Tarrus Riley entered the stage, the screams of the full house were deafening, and the fervor persisted throughout his performance. A musical and social roots movement called “Reggae Revival” is on the rise in Jamaica, where the raunchier dancehall genre has been king for the last two decades. The revival evokes music from reggae’s golden era of the 1970s, dominated by the late, laid-back legend, Bob Marley, who put reggae on the global map with … Read entire article »

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BUGLE RELEASES HIS DEBUT ALBUM “ANOINTED!”

New York, New York —- Each generation need its herald; a voice for the people, shedding light on the issues that touch the common man. DASECA Productions recording artist Bugle is that voice and has released his debut album titled ‘Anointed.’  The 16-track collection produced primarily by Craig & David Harrisingh and Roy Thomas for Daseca Productions is released on the DASECA Productions/Zojak World Wide imprint. Known for his timeless lyrics and songs, which evoke the mind and hearts of listeners, Bugle easily stands out in the very crowded dancehall fraternity. Launching his career in 2007 when he met DASECA the journey took him to where he is today, ‘Anointed’.  Bugle’s debut album is a representation of life, with some social commentary songs, a blend of reggae and dancehall along with collaborations … Read entire article »

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THE GHETTO YOUTHS INTERNATIONAL CREW HEADS MAUI’S REPUBLIK MUSIC FESTIVAL!

THE GHETTO YOUTHS INTERNATIONAL CREW HEADS MAUI’S REPUBLIK MUSIC FESTIVAL!

By Vanessa Wolf—   Top row from L to R is Julian Marley, Black-Am-I, Wayne Marshall and Christopher Ellis. Front row from L to R is Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Stephen “Ragga” Marley and Jo Mersa.—- This Friday, “BAMP” presents the Republik Music Festival Jamrock Edition. This is the third year of the festival and features artists from the Ghetto Youths International label along with Santigold. Ghetto Youths International is the family-owned record label incorporated in 2002 by Bob Marley’s … Read entire article »

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