Ky-Mani Marley

Ky-Mani Marley

Ky-Mani Marley, Vieilles Charrues Festival, 2014.
Background information
Born (1976-02-26) 26 February 1976
Falmouth, Jamaica
Genres Reggae, dancehall, hip-hop, R&B
Occupation(s) Musician, singer-songwriter, guitarist, actor
Instruments Guitar, vocals, piano, trumpet, bongos
Years active 1996–present
Labels Shang Records, Gee Street/V2 Records
Associated acts Young Buck, Protoje

Ky-Mani Marley (born 26 February 1976)[1] is a Jamaican reggae and hip-hop artist. His name is of East African origin, and means "Adventurous Traveler". He is the only child of Bob Marley with Anita Belnavis, a Jamaican table tennis champion.

Life and career

Ky-Mani was born in Falmouth, Jamaica, but at the age of nine, he relocated to the inner-city of Miami . During his youth, Ky-Mani was unaware of his musical abilities, sports being his first love. With his mother's direction, he took piano and guitar lessons and played trumpet in his high school band. In addition to tapping into his musical talents, Ky-Mani was an athlete, competing in soccer and American football. As a teenager, Ky-Mani started rapping and deejaying; his first single was "Unnecessary Badness". He became inspired as a singer after being asked to sing a hook to a song during a recording session at a studio in Miami. Ky-Mani soon began experimenting with laying tracks, at times with his brothers, Stephen, Julian and Damian.

Ky-Mani signed to Shang Records where he recorded his debut album in 1996 titled Like Father Like Son, and several singles: "Judge Not" with Patra, followed by "Dear Dad" (which topped the British reggae charts),[1] "Who The Cap Fit (remix)", and "Sensimelia", all of which added to his growing reputation as a master in the new generation of reggae musicians. In 1997, Ky-Mani joined forces with Praswell (Fugees) on a hit cover of Eddy Grant's "Electric Avenue". Marley appeared at Midem (international music showcase), when it was held in Miami for the first time. In the Cameo Theatre, Marley performed a set which was aired live by the Caribbean News Agency to 36 countries.

Marley became the subject of a bidding war. He signed with Gee Street/V2 Records in 1997 where he completed a collaboration with label mate P.M. Dawn on the single "Gotta Be Movin' On Up".

Marley's next recording was the 2000 release, The Journey. In 2001, he released his third studio album Many More Roads. He then went on tour and in 2004 and released his fourth studio album, Milestone. In 2007, he released Radio. His new album titled Maestro will be released on June 30, 2015.

Marley's acting work included lead roles in the Jamaican films Shottas and One Love.

Discography

Guest appearances

Year Song Artist(s) Album
2007 "Puff Puff Pass"
(featuring Ky-Mani Marley)		 Young Buck Buck the World
2008 "Natural Mystic"
(featuring Ky-Mani Marley)		 Alborosie Soul Pirate
2012 "Your Love"
(featuring Ky-Mani Marley)		 The Dirty Heads Cabin by the Sea
2013 "Zion Train"
(featuring Ky-Mani Marley)		 Alborosie Sound The System
2014 "Smoke"
(featuring Ky-Mani Marley)		 Young Buck TBA
2014 "Live Another Day"
(featuring Ky-Mani Marley)		 Quique Neira Un amor
2015 "Bajito"
(featuring Ky-Mani Marley)		 Jencarlos Canela Single
2015 "Bajito"
(featuring Ky-Mani Marley & Tito El Bambino)		 Jencarlos Canela Single
2015 "Chillax"
(featuring Ky-Mani Marley)		 Farruko Visionary

Filmography

References

  1. 1 2 Ankeny, Jason "Ky-Mani Marley Biography", Allmusic, retrieved 2011-02-15

External links

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