TRAFFIC JAM 2025 TOUR / Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley & Stephen Marley | 8:00pm Tuesday September 2, 2025
About Stephen Marley:
Eight-time GRAMMY Award-winning international recording artist, Stephen Marley is never one to limit his musical horizons. He lets inspiration set him free as a singer, songwriter, musician, and producer – whether collaborating with his own illustrious musical family or with the likes of Lauryn Hill, Pitbull, Shaggy, Nas, Erykah Badu, amongst many others. His most recent album Old Soul was an acoustic revelation when it was released in September 2023 via Tuff Gong Collective/UMe/Ghetto Youths International. Old Soul explores a musical palette that spans a variety of cultures and genres alike, with hand-selected special guests including Bob Weir, Eric Clapton, Jack Johnson, Ziggy Marley, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Buju Banton, and Slightly Stoopid, furthering the spiritual journey that encompasses the record’s 14 tracks. While Old Soul showcased Ragga’s versatility, the message within the music remains consistent. “We come to free the people’s minds,” says Stephen. “Only way you can free your soul is to free your mind. My father say, ‘No chains on my feet, but I'm not free.’ And then he come say, ‘Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery.’ Anywhere the music calls us, we are going to be there to spread the message of love and unity.”
About Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley:
Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, a multi-Grammy-winning Jamaican talent and the youngest son of the legendary Bob Marley, has forged a unique musical path. Blending reggae with hip-hop, R&B, and rock, he made history as the first reggae artist to win a Grammy outside the genre. His breakthrough album, "Welcome To Jamrock," clinched two Grammys for Best Reggae Album, and the Best Urban/Alternative Performance for the title track, which was also declared the best reggae song of the decade by The New York Times. Collaborations with Nas and Skrillex, notably the platinum-selling "Make It Bun Dem," showcase Marley's diverse musical prowess. Rolling Stone hailed "Make It Bun Dem" as a monster mash-up of dubstep and dancehall." "Stony Hill," his fourth studio album, secured another Grammy, followed by "The Kalling," winning Best Reggae Album at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. Recently, his rendition of George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord" received acclaim from Olivia Harrison and the George Harrison Estate. As the co-founder of the renowned Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise, Damian continues to shape the reggae scene, gearing up for its 10th annual voyage.
$1 from every ticket sold on the Traffic Jam Tour supports the charitable work of Ghetto Youths Foundation, founded by Stephen, Damian, and Julian Marley.
