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Birth name | Damian Marley |
Also known as | Junior Gong |
Genres | Reggae, dancehall, hip-hop |
Years active | 1996–present |
Labels | Tuff Gong, Ghetto Youth International, Universal |
Associated acts | Bob Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, Ziggy Marley, Stephen Marley, Julian Marley, Nas, K'naan |
Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley (born July 21, 1978) is a reggae artist who has won three Grammy awards.[1] Damian is the youngest son of Bob Marley.
Damian was two years old when his father Bob Marley died; he is the only child born to Marley and Cindy Breakspeare, Miss World 1976. Damian's nickname Junior Gong is derived from his father's nickname of Tuff Gong. Marley has been performing since the age of 13. He shares, along with most of his family, a full-time career in music.
Discography
- 1996: Mr. Marley
- 2001: Halfway Tree
- 2005: Welcome to Jamrock
- 2010: Distant Relatives (with Nas)
References
- ↑ "Grammy Award Winners Search". Grammy.com. Retrieved 27 September 2010.