My Roots

Stephen Marley is an award-winning singer, songwriter and producer. From his solo works to family collaborations and production credits, Stephen Marley’s music has earned him eight Grammy Awards. He is the second eldest son of reggae legend Bob Marley and Rita Marley, raised in Kingston, Jamaica. Stephen started singing professionally at 7 years old with his elder siblings Ziggy, Sharon and Cedella in The Melody Makers.

Stephen has garnered recognition as a solo artist for his Grammy-winning albums Mind Control (dubbed “the best Marley album in a generation” by Entertainment Weekly), Mind Control Acoustic and Revelation Part I: The Root of Life, while also receiving multiple Grammys as as a producer - most notably for Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley’s massive cross-over hit Welcome To Jamrock. The second installment of Stephen Marley’s Revelation album series, Revelation Part II: The Fruit of Life, was released in 2016 on the Marley family’s Ghetto Youths International label. Whereas The Root of Life offered a traditional roots reggae album, The Fruit of Life emphasized the far-reaching impact Jamaican music has had on various genres – especially hip hop. Album guests included Rick Ross, Pit Bull, DJ Khaled, Busta Rhymes, Wyclef Jean, Shaggy and more. In 2018, Stephen Marley released a five-track EP, One Take: Acoustic Jams, which showcased raw, deconstructed versions of his and his father's original songs. He took that stripped-down set on the road, performing for thousands during three North American tours, before the pandemic hit in 2020.

Summer 2022 marks the triumphant return of Stephen’s North American “Babylon By Bus” Tour which includes a cavalcade of hand-picked support artists appearing at various venues across the country, including a sold-out tour kickoff at Red Rocks Amphitheater with Ziggy Marley and Ben Harper. Additional dates will include Skip Marley, Kabaka Pyramid, Hirie and Mike Love with more to be announced.

In recent years, Stephen Marley established his own Kaya Fest as an annual music festival that debuted in 2017, featuring rare family performances by The Marley Brothers and the Marley’s 3rd Generation of talented offspring, alongside notable reggae and hip-hop legends such as Wycelf Jean, Pit Bull, Busta Rhymes - instilling an experiential component to raise awareness on the benefits of cannabis guided by the mantra “Education Before Recreation.” Plans to continue this festival tradition is currently in the works for 2023.

Stephen continues to champion charitable endeavors centered in Jamaica as a co-founder of Ghetto Youths Foundation, along with his brothers Damian and Julian Marley.

With a prolific work ethic in his Lion Den Studios, Stephen just released an EP collection of songs he produced with female vocalists as an homage to legend Nina Simone, Celebrating Nina: A Reggae Tribute to Nina Simone, and is currently putting the finishing touches on his own new album projects, with the first solo LP slated to release in fall of 2022.

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.