April is a very special month for, Grammy-award -winning, reggae artiste Stephen Marley. Today the Hey Baby singer celebrates his 51st birthday!
Marely was born on April 20, 1972, in Wilmington Delaware, in the US to famed Jamaican music legend Bob Marley and Rita Marley. Marely grew up in Kingston Jamaica with his family.
Given his family’s musical background, Marely would eventually enter the music industry at a tender age.
In 1979, at just seven-year-old he started his musical career as part of the child band Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers alongside older siblings Ziggy, Sharon and Cedella.
The group recorded the song Children Playing in the Streets written by their father famous father.
A year later, Marley performed the lead on the Melody Makers’ single Sugar Pie.
The artiste’s musical career would blossom thereafter, as he followed in his parents’ footsteps.
Today, Marley is an eight-time Grammy Award winner, three times as a solo artiste, twice as a producer of his younger brother, Damian Marley, Halfway Tree and Welcome to Jamrock albums.
Marley also won the prestigious music award a further three times as a member of Ziggy Marley and The Melody Makers.
Over the years the In My Room singer has dropped several hit tracks and continues to deliver energetic performances across the world.
Here are five Stephen Marley songs to add to your playlist.
Inna Di Red
Release date: 2007
Synopsis: In this song, the artiste sings about overcoming challenges by seeking strength from the Most High.
Let Her Dance
Release date: 2007
Synopsis: As the name suggests, this song is about a woman on the dancefloor who has caught the eyes of the artiste.
False Friends
Release date: 2011
Synopsis: This hit, tells the story so many other entertainers have told. The artiste sings about fake friends and implores others to be careful about who they choose to be their friends. #becarefuloffalsefriends!
Made In Africa
Release date: 2011
Synopsis: The artiste sings about slavery and the Motherland – Africa in this hit song. He also encourages his fans to educate themselves about Africa.
Can’t Keep I Down
Release date: 2011
Synopsis: In this hit, Marley makes it known that no one can ‘keep him down’ because with his warrior spirit he will always be around.
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