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Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley, a reggae artist and four-time Grammy Award winner, has established a significant career blending reggae, dancehall, and hip-hop, attracting diverse audiences and brand collaborations.
Dan Dalton, Damian Marley's manager, partnered with Roc Nation in all areas. This indicates a collaboration at a management and business level.
Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley partnered with Ocean Grown Extracts, a California-local family-owned and operated cannabis company, to grow cannabis.
Damian Marley, as part of a 20-investor group, acquired a 60 percent stake in High Times. Reggae on the River announced a partnership with High Times.
Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley announced a partnership with Colorado-based cannabis leader, Tru Cannabis, for the brand new Stony Hill dispensary.
Damian Marley and Weekday Link Up: A Reggae Music Collaboration. Details about the collaboration context are limited but suggest a music and potentially fashion-related partnership.
Damian Marley is a TIDAL artist-owner and previously partnered with the platform to release the visual for his controversial track 'Nail Pon Cross'.
Damian Marley and his manager Dan Dalton are working on and supporting the cannabis brand called 'Evidence'.
Damian Robert Nesta Marley, born on July 21, 1978, in Kingston, Jamaica, is the youngest son of reggae icon Bob Marley and Cindy Breakspeare. Known by his nickname ‘Junior Gong,’ derived from his father’s ‘Tuff Gong’ alias, Damian began his musical journey at a young age. At 13, he formed the group The Shephards, performing at the 1992 Reggae Sunsplash festival. Following the band’s dissolution, Marley embarked on a solo career, releasing his debut album, ‘Mr. Marley,’ in 1996 through his father’s Tuff Gong label. His early work showcased a distinct deejaying style, setting him apart from traditional singing associated with the Marley legacy.
His second album, ‘Halfway Tree,’ released in 2001, earned him a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 2002. This album’s title reflected his upbringing—a blend of his mother’s privileged background and his father’s humble beginnings, symbolizing his position “halfway in between the ‘rich’ world and ‘poor’ world.” The landmark Half-Way-Tree clock tower is prominently featured on the album’s cover. In 2005, Marley released ‘Welcome to Jamrock,’ a critically and commercially successful album that solidified his global presence. The title track, a powerful commentary on Jamaican social issues, reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and number 55 on the US Billboard Hot 100, selling 86,000 copies in its first week and eventually achieving gold certification in the United States. He made history at the 2006 Grammy Awards by becoming the only Jamaican reggae artist to win two Grammy Awards on the same night, for Best Reggae Album and Best Urban/Alternative Performance.
Marley continued to innovate through collaborations, notably with Nas on the 2010 album ‘Distant Relatives,’ which blended hip-hop and reggae while addressing themes of African ancestry and global social commentary. This album debuted at number five on the U.S. Billboard 200. He also joined the supergroup SuperHeavy in 2011 alongside Mick Jagger, Joss Stone, Dave Stewart, and A.R. Rahman, further diversifying his musical portfolio. His fourth studio album, ‘Stony Hill,’ released in 2017, also garnered critical acclaim, winning the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards. His work with electronic artist Skrillex on “Make It Bun Dem” in 2012 further demonstrated his adaptable musical style.
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