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KY-MANI MARLEY GOING INTO THE HERB MERCHANDISING BUSINESS!

Ky-Mani Marley— KY-MANI Marley will release a line of ganja-based merchandise in early 2016. The singer also has plans to put his own strain on the market. “We’re going to have vapes, bongs and we are talking to farmers and scientists about developing a strain,” the 39-year-old singer told the Sunday Observer.  A ‘strain’ refers to a brand of ganja. In the 1990’s, hip hop artists including Snoop Dogg and Cypress Hill famously endorsed the Chronic, a southern California strain which became synonymous with the genre. Marley said a more tolerant climate to ganja in Jamaica influenced his decision to launch the products. “We are pleased with the movement that is taking place. With all the research on the benefits of Cannabis, it makes sense.” In April, the Jamaican government announced amendments to its Dangerous Drugs … Read entire article »

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KY-MANI MARLEY TAKES THE INDEPENDENT ROUTE!

 Ky-Mani Marley— SINCE the release of his debut album, Like Father like Son in 1996, singer Ky-Mani Marley’s work has been distributed by some high-profile record companies. But his latest album, Maestro, bears the seal of his company Konfrontation Muzic. It is the first project for the label which was formed in 2014. Released in June, Maestro has 11 songs. It is released through Universal Music. The 39-year-old Marley’s previous albums have been released by Warner Bros/Rhino Records, the Richard Branson-owned Gee Street/V2 Records, and Shang. The latter is a Miami company that helped make Shabba Ranks, Mad Cobra and Patra stars in the 1990’s. Marley described Maestro as a “real grass roots project”, adding: “Promoting it has been a lot more tedious, so it’s a new experience. But it’s worth it.” Much of the promotion for … Read entire article »

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KY-MANI MARLEY TO INTRODUCE NEW SINGLE “GET HIGH” AT MAY 17 PERFORMANCE!

KY-MANI MARLEY TO INTRODUCE NEW SINGLE “GET HIGH” AT MAY 17 PERFORMANCE!

By Richard Johnson—-  Ky-Mani to “Get High”—- REGGAE singer Ky-Mani Marley will be using his performance at Ky-mani Live in Portland on May 17 to introduce his fans to Get High. The track, the first from his yet-to-be named album, is scheduled for August. Marley, speaking from his Florida base, describes the single as a feel-good song featuring cross-over elements grounded in a strong Jamaican dancehall flavor. “I can’t say my music has a particular style as I a fan … Read entire article »

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