single · March 14, 2005
Welcome to Jamrock
Universal Records/Tuff Gong RecordsSee this day
reggaedancehall
The lead single from Marley's third studio album, "Welcome to Jamrock" was a raw, gritty, and unapologetic slice of dancehall that became his signature song and a global smash.
- The single reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US, a rare feat for a dancehall track.
- The song's iconic horn sample is from "Children of the Night" by Gerald Levert.
- "Welcome to Jamrock" won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 2006, with the single itself becoming an anthem for Jamaican youth.
Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley is a Grammy-winning reggae artist from Kingston, Jamaica, the youngest son of Bob Marley. He first gained international recognition for his unique blend of reggae, dancehall, and hip hop in the late 1990s. In 2005, Marley was at a career high, preparing to release his most successful album to date, "Welcome to Jamrock."
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