My Roots

Stephen Marley is a 9-time GRAMMY Award–winning recording artist, singer, songwriter, musician, and producer. He is the second born child to legendary icon, Bob Marley. Stephen’s career includes collaborations with an array of diverse artists including Lauryn Hill, Pitbull, Nas, Shaggy, Erykah Badu and many more.  

His most recent album Old Soul was released in September 2023 via Tuff Gong Collective/UMe/Ghetto Youths International. The acoustic-based project spans multiple genres and cultural influences, with featured guest appearances by Bob Weir, Eric Clapton, Jack Johnson, Ziggy Marley, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Buju Banton, and Slightly Stoopid.  

In addition to his prolific recording work including his groundbreaking seminal albums Mind Control and Revelation: Fruit of Life I & II. Stephen most recently served as musical director for the feature film Bob Marley: One Love (2024). The film received multiple NAACP Image Award nominations, and its soundtrack, Bob Marley: One Love–Music Inspired by the Film, won the GRAMMY Award for “Best Reggae Album” in 2025.   

Stephen Marley continues to tour extensively throughout North America and beyond. Recent highlights include last year’s Bob Marley 80th Birthday Celebration Tour, while also joining Stick Figure’s Island Holiday Summer Tour 2025, followed by Traffic Jam North American Tour with his brother and “Welcome To Jamrock” counterpart Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, including Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO and the famed Hollywood Bowl.  In 2024, The Marley Brothers’ Legacy marked the first national U.S. shed tour by all 5 Marley brothers in over two decades.  

In 2026, Stephen continues to trod the winding road across the U.S. hitting the stage this April with stops at New Orleans & Heritage Jazz Festival, Reggae Rise Up Arizona, Austin Reggae Fest, Field of Dreamz Fest in San Diego, and Festival International in Lafayette, LA; just prior to embarking on the highly anticipated Roots & Rhymes Summer Tour with long-time friend and collaborator Buju Banton.   

Stephen is currently in the studio working on multiple projects slated for release in 2026 including a major initiative in partnership with the Jamaica Tourism Board for Hurricane Relief awareness. Beyond his music, Stephen remains deeply committed to philanthropy through the Ghetto Youths Foundation—co-founded with his brothers Damian and Julian Marley—which focuses on empowering underserved communities through education, health, and community development initiatives.   


2026: "Hills Of St. Ann"

Stephen releases "Hills Of. St. Ann", the first single of an upcoming project highlighting our island in the sun, Jamaica

2025: "Old Man" Neil Young Cover

Stephen is featured on 'Heart of Gold: The Songs of Neil Young' album along with Eddie Vedder, The Lumineers, Sharon Van Etten and more

2024: "You Don't Know How It Feels" Tom Petty Cover for Apple TV's 'Bad Monkey' Series

Stephen is featured on the soundtrack for the Apple TV series 'Bad Monkey' with a cover of Tom Petty's classic "You Don't Know How It Feels"

2024: Debuts "Old Soul" DJ Delano Santa Barbara Remix

Remix of "Old Soul" by DJ Delano of Renaissance (DJ Delano Renaissance Santa Barbara Mix), featuring a sample of the classic 'Santa Barbara' riddim created by the legendary Grammy Award-winning Jamaican drummer, Sly Dunbar.

2023: Debuts Fifth Solo Album 'Old Soul'

Stephen releases his highly anticipated album 'Old Soul' on September 15th, 2023, featuring special guests Bob Weir, Eric Clapton, Jack Johnson, Ziggy Marley, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Buju Banton, & Slightly Stoopid.

2022: Celebrating Nina: A Reggae Tribute to Nina Simone

 Executive Producer for all-female vocalist EP tribute to Nina Simone featuring Joss Stone, Cedella Marley, Etana, Queen Ifrica, and more.

2020: Debut of Ghetto Youths 4th Compilation Album Set Up Shop Vol. 4

The fourth compilation for their Ghetto Youths International label - Set Up Shop Vol. 4.

2020: Real Champion Riddim

Stephen produced the ‘Real Champion Riddim,’ released on Ghetto Youths International, featuring artists Iba Mahr, Jo Mersa Marley, and more.

2019: 40 Days & 40 Nights with Salaam Remi

From the ‘Grass is Greener’ album, music inspired by the Netflix Original Documentary.

2019: Third Annual Kaya Fest in Miami, FL on April 20th

Featuring The Marley Brothers, Pitbull, Busta Rhymes, Davido, Sean Paul, and many more.

2018: Debuts One Take: Acoustic Jams EP

Featuring acoustic renditions of Stephen Marley and Bob Marley classics.

2018: Second Annual Kaya Fest in San Bernardino, CA on April 28 & 29

Featuring The Marley Brothers, Tom Morello, Action Bronson, Lauryn Hill, Cypress Hill, and many more. 

2017: Kaya Fest Debuts in Miami, FL on April 22nd

Featuring The Marley Brothers, Lauryn Hill, Sean Paul, Wyclef Jean, Inner Circle, and many more. 

2017: Wins Grammy For Best Reggae Album

For Damian Marley’s ‘Stony Hill’ album.

2016: Debuts fourth solo album Revelation Part. II: The Fruit of Life

 Including tracks "So Strong" ft. Shaggy, "Revelation Party" ft. Jo Mersa Marley, "When She Dances" ft. Pitbull, and more.

2015: Ghetto Boy ft. Bounty Killer and Cobra

Ghetto Boy featuring Bounty Killer and Cobra debuted as a single, from the Revelation Part II: The Fruit of Life.

2015: Debut of Ghetto Youths 3RD Compilation Album Set Up Shop Vol. 3

The third compilation for their Ghetto Youths International label - Set Up Shop Vol. 3.

2014: Debut of Ghetto Youths 2nd Compilation album Set Up Shop Vol. 2

The second compilation for their Ghetto Youths International label - Set Up Shop. Vol. 2.

2014: Rock Stone ft. Capleton and Sizzla

"Rock Stone" debuted in 2014 as a prelude to Stephen's upcoming album Revelation Part II: The Fruit of Life.

2013: Launch of the 1st Ghetto Youths Tour

The first Ghetto Youths International Tour featuring their current artists; Wayne Marshall, Jo Mersa, Black-Am-I and Christopher Ellis.

2013: Debut of Ghetto Youths 1st Compilation album Set Up Shop Vol. 1

The first compilation for their Ghetto Youths International label - Set Up Shop. Vol. 1.

2011: Wins Grammy for Best Reggae Album

For his album Revelation Part 1: The Root of Life.

2011: Jah Army ft. Damian Marley

"Jah Army" was recorded with Stephen's brother Damian Marley and Buju Banton.

2011: Performance of "No Cigarette Smoking (In My Room)"

Recorded with R&B Singer Melanie Fiona.

2011: Performance of "Break Us Apart"

 This live performance featuring Jamaican artist Capleton, "Break us Apart" is one of Stephen's more mellow tracks from his third solo album.

2011: Official Video for Made in Africa

"Made In Africa" features a Wale verse and choirs from the cast of Fela!

2011: Debuts Third solo album Revelation Part I: The Root of Life

Including tracks "Can’t Keep I Down," "No Cigarette Smoking (In My Room)" ft. Melanie Fiona, "Jah Army" ft. Damian Marley & Buju Banton, and more.

2009: Wins Grammy for Best Reggae Album

For his album Mind Control Acoustic.

2008: Stephen performs with the Marley Brothers at Smile Jamaica

In 2008 Stephen and his brothers came together to perform at the annual Smile Jamaica concert in honour of the life and legacy of the Hon. Robert Nesta Marley.

2008: Performance of "You're Gonna Leave"


2008: Performance of Mind Control Acoustic

In 2008 Stephen released Mind Control Acoustic.

2008: Debuts Second Solo Album Mind Control Acoustic

Featuring acoustic versions from the album ‘Mind Control.’

2008: Performance of "Let Her Dance" at Bonaroo

Live from the Bonaroo festival, Stephen performs "Let her Dance" from Mind Control.

2007: Performs "Hey Baby"

"Hey Baby" originally featuring Mos Def, is another track from Mind Control.

2007: Wins Grammy for Best Reggae Album

For his album Mind Control.

2007: Debuts First Solo Album Mind Control

Including tracks "Mind Control," "The Traffic Jam" ft. Damian Marley, "Iron Bars" ft. Julian Marley, Mr. Cheeks, & Spragga Benz, and more.

2007: Official video for "Traffic Jam"

From Stephen Marley's debut Solo album Mind Control, "Traffic Jam" features his brothers Damian and Julian Marley.

2005: Wins Grammy for Best Reggae Album

For Damian Marley's Welcome to Jamrock album.

2005: Produces and appears on "All Night"

Stephen worked with his brother Damian Marley on "All Night" featured on Welcome to Jamrock.

2005: Produces Welcome to Jamrock

Stephen worked with his brother Damian Marley on Welcome to Jamrock.

2001: Wins Grammy for Best Reggae Album

Producer for Damian Marley's LP Halfway Tree.

2001: Produces and appears on Damian Marley's "Still Searching"

Stephen worked with his brother Damian Marley's on the Halfway Tree album.

1999: EPK for the Chant Down Babylon Album

In 1999 Stephen produced the album Chant Down Babylon featuring Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Busta Rhymes, the Roots, The Marley family and more.

1999: Performing "One Good Spliff"

In 2000, the group released their live album "Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers Live, Vol. 1" featuring One Good Spliff.

1997: Wins Grammy for Best Reggae Album

For the Fallen is Babylon album by Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers.

1997: Performs "Postman" with the Melody Makers

"Postman" is one the Melody Makers' most well-known tracks, with Stephen Marley singing lead vocals.

1993: Official video for Brothers and Sisters (Official Video)

Released in 1994 on Joy and Blues, "Brothers and Sisters" was a global hit for the Melody Makers.

1989: Wins Grammy for Best Reggae Recording

For the One Bright Day album by Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers.

1989: Performs "Look Whose Dancing" on Arsenio

Stephen and his siblings perform the hit "Look Whose Dancing" on the Arsenio Hall show.