Stephen “Ragga” Marley performed “The Fruit of Life Summer Tour” at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas at The LINQ in Las Vegas on July 17, 2016 (Pictured: © Erik Kabik / www.ErikKabik.com).
Pictured: © Erik Kabik / www.ErikKabik.com.
Stephen “Ragga” Marley is the second eldest son of reggae legend Bob Marley and Rita Marley. He was raised in Kingston, Jamaica and started singing professionally at seven-years old with his elder siblings Ziggy, Sharon and Cedella as The Melody Makers.
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The singer/songwriter/musician/producer has consecutively landed #1 on the U.S. Billboard Reggae Album Chart for all of his solo albums and has earned a total of eight Grammys for Best Reggae Album.
Pictured: © Erik Kabik / www.ErikKabik.com.Whereas” The Root of Life” is a celebration and preservation of roots reggae filled with powerful messages, enriching spirit and live instrumentation, “The Fruit of Life” utilizes a diversified sonic palette to express the far-reaching impact Jamaican music has had on various genres, especially hip hop.
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The new album features a variety of guest collaborations with Rick Ross, Pitbull ,Dead Prez, Hip Hop legend Rakim, DJ Khaled, Wacka Flocka Flame , Busta Rhymes, Iggy Azalea , Wyclef Jean, Shaggy, Black Thought (of The Roots), Bounty Killer, Sizzla, Capleton, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Ky-mani Marley, Jo Mersa and more.
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In 2015, Stephen toured the United States throughout the summer and fall to gear up for the release of the album.
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Pictured: © Erik Kabik / www.ErikKabik.com.
Pictured: © Erik Kabik / www.ErikKabik.com.