Other winners included Hasidic reggae star Matisyahu for best new entertainer
Damian Marley Wins Big At Reggae and World Awards
Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley's crossover smash "Welcome to Jamrock" and the Ghetto Youth/Tuff Gong/Universal album of the same name took top honors at the 25th Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards, held Saturday at the Apollo Theater in New York.
In addition to entertainer of the year, Damian, the youngest son of Bob Marley, took home the trophies for music video and recording artist of the year. He and his older brother Stephen shared the songwriter of the year award for co-writing "Welcome to Jamrock," their study of the poverty and violence-riddled side of Jamaica.
Rocksteady star Alton Ellis and reggae vet Eddy Grant were bestowed with with hall of fame honors, while Africa Unite, the concert held in Ethiopia last year marking what would have been Bob Marley's 60th birthday, was named best concert.
Other winners included Hasidic reggae star Matisyahu for best new entertainer, Marcia Griffiths for best female vocalist, Jah Cure for best male vocalist, Daddy Yankee for best reggaeton entertainer and Gyptian for most promising entertainer.
Tuff Gong chief Cristy Barber and booking agent Peter Schwartz of the Agency Group were given special awards of appreciation, as was producer and artist Glen Adams, a member of Lee "Scratch" Perry's pioneering reggae group the Upsetters.
Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley's crossover smash "Welcome to Jamrock" and the Ghetto Youth/Tuff Gong/Universal album of the same name took top honors at the 25th Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards, held Saturday at the Apollo Theater in New York.
In addition to entertainer of the year, Damian, the youngest son of Bob Marley, took home the trophies for music video and recording artist of the year. He and his older brother Stephen shared the songwriter of the year award for co-writing "Welcome to Jamrock," their study of the poverty and violence-riddled side of Jamaica.
Rocksteady star Alton Ellis and reggae vet Eddy Grant were bestowed with with hall of fame honors, while Africa Unite, the concert held in Ethiopia last year marking what would have been Bob Marley's 60th birthday, was named best concert.
Other winners included Hasidic reggae star Matisyahu for best new entertainer, Marcia Griffiths for best female vocalist, Jah Cure for best male vocalist, Daddy Yankee for best reggaeton entertainer and Gyptian for most promising entertainer.
Tuff Gong chief Cristy Barber and booking agent Peter Schwartz of the Agency Group were given special awards of appreciation, as was producer and artist Glen Adams, a member of Lee "Scratch" Perry's pioneering reggae group the Upsetters.
On stage, Ellis dipped ever so slightly into his "I'm Still in Love With You Girl," which Sean Paul famously covered. Gyptian delivered his Caribbean hit "Serious Times" and Griffiths led audience members in the "Electric Slide." Performing "Road to Zion" and "Welcome to Jamrock," Marley was joined onstage by rapper Nas, who guests on the album, before welcoming all of the artists back onstage for a finale of "One Love."
- Story and photo: Wes Orshoski, N.Y. Billboard
posted by Editor at 7:07 PM
2 Comments:
ralph lauren, new balance shoes, ghd hair, oakley, hollister clothing, north face outlet, nike air max, louboutin, gucci, valentino shoes, lululemon, nike air max, ray ban, nike roshe run, nfl jerseys, north face outlet, soccer jerseys, celine handbags, iphone cases, hermes belt, vans, beats by dre, p90x workout, lancel, mcm handbags, ferragamo shoes, soccer shoes, nike trainers uk, longchamp uk, hollister, babyliss, wedding dresses, herve leger, vans outlet, nike huaraches, hollister, converse, instyler, timberland boots, asics running shoes, converse outlet, chi flat iron, reebok outlet, bottega veneta, insanity workout, jimmy choo outlet, mont blanc pens, abercrombie and fitch, mac cosmetics, baseball bats
louis vuitton, juicy couture outlet, canada goose, canada goose, ugg,uggs,uggs canada, ugg uk, canada goose outlet, pandora jewelry, pandora uk, replica watches, thomas sabo, canada goose outlet, toms shoes, canada goose uk, supra shoes, louis vuitton, montre pas cher, links of london, canada goose, moncler, swarovski crystal, juicy couture outlet, pandora charms, karen millen uk, doudoune moncler, moncler outlet, marc jacobs, wedding dresses, ugg,ugg australia,ugg italia, louis vuitton, moncler outlet, pandora jewelry, louis vuitton, coach outlet, canada goose outlet, ugg, louis vuitton, moncler, moncler uk, swarovski, hollister, moncler, canada goose jackets, moncler, ugg pas cher
Post a Comment
<< Home