Damian Marley
Damian Marley
Damian Robert Nesta "Jr. Gong" Marley, is a Jamaican reggae artist. Damian is the youngest son of reggae legend Bob Marley. Damian was 2 years old when his father 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. Damian has been performing since the age of 13...
NationalityJamaican
ProfessionReggae Singer
Date of Birth21 July 1978
CityKingston, Jamaica
CountryJamaica
Being Bob Marley's son has done many things for me, in terms of having a career in music. I'm very proud of my music, and I'm very proud of where I'm from. People hear that I'm Bob Marley's son, and they turn on my music to listen just out of curiosity.
He is very much present, his spirit is very much here, but not in a superficial way. He lives through us,
Did you know that IExist before the earthAnd did you know my eyesAre windows to the world.
Fear not of evilEveryday dem flesh it grow oldChanges of the time take the toll.
There must be pain before healing. So in that way, the music is revolutionary, because it tells the truth.
Your body's just a vehicle, transporting the soul.It's what's inside of people, is beauty to behold.
So they sitting on their time bombNow I know the time has comeTelling you what goes up is coming on downGoes around and comes around, yeah.
Got to face the day no matter the consequenceWorld ain't getting better, ain't no improvementEverywhere you go that's another problem
The U.K. is one of the places that has always been an advocate of my music and I spend a lot of time touring here. I've got family and friends over here, but more than that, there's a large Jamaican community and the Jamaican culture is very widespread in the U.K. which I love.
The U.K. crowds always have a lot of energy, and I've done some milestone shows there that I'm very proud of.
Toasting is basically what you call rapping. It came off of playing the beats at the parties, however it be. You find a space in the beat, and you have somebody live just basically saying rhymes over the beat.
Body have to physically strong and sturdy. Spiritually balanced fi clean and purge me. Mentally advanced fi always urge me. Read a couple books and challenge the clergy. Read a couple psalms up in the morning early.
I would never say that being Bob Marley's son has been a pressure. It has been a door opener.
I like singing all songs, really, but I find that writing social commentary comes naturally.