Ky-Mani Marley

Ky-Mani Marley (born 26 February 1976)[1] is a Jamaican reggae and hip-hop artist. His name is of East African origin, and means "Adventurous Traveler". He is the only child of Bob Marley with Anita Belnavis, a Jamaican table tennis champion.

Ky-Mani Marley
Ky-Mani Marley in Vieilles Charrues Festival, 2014
Background information
Born (1976-02-26) 26 February 1976
Falmouth, Jamaica
GenresReggae, dancehall, hip-hop, R&B
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter, guitarist, actor
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals, piano, trumpet, bongos
Years active1996–2019
LabelsShang Records, Gee Street/V2 Records
Associated actsYoung Buck, Protoje

Early life and family

Ky-Mani Marley was born in Falmouth, Jamaica, to Anita Belnavis, a Jamaican table tennis champion; and reggae superstar Bob Marley. At the age of nine, Ky-Mani and Belnavis relocated to the inner city of Miami, Florida. In his early youth, Ky-Mani was unaware of his musical abilities, sports being his first love. With his mother's direction, he received piano and guitar lessons and played trumpet in his high school band. As an athlete, he competed in soccer[2] and American football.

Career

While a teenager, Ky-Mani started rapping and deejaying. His first single was "Unnecessary Badness". He became inspired as a singer after being asked to sing a hook to a song during a recording session at a studio in Miami. Ky-Mani soon began experimenting with laying tracks, at times with his brothers, Stephen, Julian and Damian.

Ky-Mani signed to Shang Records where he recorded his debut album in 1996, Like Father Like Son, and several singles: "Judge Not" with Patra, followed by "Dear Dad" (which topped the British reggae charts),[1] "Who The Cap Fit (remix)", and "Sensimelia", all of which added to his growing reputation in the new generation of reggae musicians. In 1997, Ky-Mani joined forces with Praswell (Fugees) on "Avenue", a hit cover version of Eddy Grant's "Electric Avenue". Marley appeared at Midem (international music showcase) when it was held in Miami for the first time. In the Cameo Theatre, Marley performed a set which was aired live by the Caribbean News Agency to 36 countries.

Ky-Mani Marley in concert in 2008

Marley became the subject of a bidding war. He signed with Gee Street/V2 Records in 1997 where he completed a collaboration with label mate P.M. Dawn on the single "Gotta Be Movin' On Up".

Marley's next recording was the 2000 release, The Journey. In 2001, he released his third studio album Many More Roads and went on tour. In 2004 he released his fourth studio album, Milestone. In 2007, he released Radio. In 2015, he released another album, Maestro.

Marley's acting work included lead roles in the Jamaican films Shottas and One Love.

Married to Janie E.K. Green

Discography

Guest appearances
Year Song Artist(s) Album
1997 "Gotta be...movin' on up"

(featuring Ky-Mani Marley)

 P.M. Dawn "Gotta be...movin' on up" (single)
1997 "Thank You Lord"
(featuring Ky-Mani Marley)		 Shaggy Midnite Lover
2000 "Equality"
(featuring Ky-Mani Marley)		 Afu-Ra Body of the Life Force
2007 "Puff Puff Pass"
(featuring Ky-Mani Marley)		 Young Buck Buck the World
2008 "Natural Mystic"
(featuring Ky-Mani Marley)		 Alborosie Soul Pirate
2011 "Rasta Love"
(featuring Ky-Mani Marley)		 Protoje 7 Year Itch
2012 "Your Love"
(featuring Ky-Mani Marley)		 The Dirty Heads Cabin by the Sea
2013 "Zion Train"
(featuring Ky-Mani Marley)		 Alborosie Sound The System
2014 "Smoke"
(featuring Ky-Mani Marley)		 Young Buck Back to the Street 2
"Live Another Day"
(featuring Ky-Mani Marley)		 Quique Neira Un amor
2015 "Bajito"
(featuring Ky-Mani Marley)		 Jencarlos Canela Non-album single
"Bajito (Remix)"
(featuring Ky-Mani Marley & Tito El Bambino)		 Jencarlos Canela Non-album single
"Chillax"
(featuring Ky-Mani Marley)		 Farruko Visionary
2019 "Royalty"
(featuring Ky-Mani Marley)		 XXXTentacion "Bad Vibes Forever"
"Yayo"
(feat. Pitbull and Ky-Mani Marley)		 Papayo TBA
"Celebration"
(feat. Ky-Mani Marley)		 Maffio, Farruko and Akon TBA

Filmography

References
  1. Ankeny, Jason. "Ky-Mani Marley Biography". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 February 2011.
  2. DelGallo, Alicia (13 November 2018). "Ky-Mani Marley to perform at Orlando City Stadium for Florida Cup 2019". ProSoccerUSA.com. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
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