Management: 
info@palmartists.com

Bookings:
UK, EU, Middle East & Africa:
Dave.Blackgrove@teamwass.com & Lucy.Putman@teamwass.com

Americas, Australia & Asia:
bshprits@teamwass.com

Damian Robert Nesta Marley, also known around the world as “Junior Gong” and more recently as “Gongzilla” was born in 1978 to parents Bob Marley and Cindy Breakspeare, Miss World 1976.  As a young adult, he developed a passion and a gift to speak for those who cannot always speak for themselves. A self-proclaimed ‘Spiritual Revolutionary’, Damian has worked assiduously to carve his own niche in music history and to add a new perspective to the Marley legacy for the 21st century. 

At the age of 13, Damian began performing in a group called “The Shepherds” which comprised of Shiah Coore (son of Third World guitarist Cat Coore) and currently a member of his band, and Yashema Beth McGreggor, daughter of reggae singers Freddie Mcgreggor and Judy Mowatt and then began touring with his brothers, Stephen, Ky-mani, Julian and Ziggy. 

By 1996, Damian had already made his stamp as a different kind of Marley when he released his first solo album “Mr. Marley”, a heavily dancehall-influenced album produced by his brother Stephen Marley.  His second album “Halfway Tree” was released in 2001 by a major record label and showcased Damian’s unique gift for blending dancehall, reggae and hip-hop styles.  This album won Damian much recognition and remained on the Billboard Top Reggae Album Charts for 158 weeks and earned him his first Grammy for Best Reggae Album in 2002. 
While honored by this recognition by the global music fraternity, Damian continued to work in the studio, laying the groundwork for the tracks that would become his highly anticipated album, “Welcome To Jamrock”. The lyrics in this album presented Marley as a true spiritual revolutionary, as he used his talent to evoke a spiritual change while trying to enforce a better way of thinking.  He is described as “rhyming with the conviction of a street preacher with the intellect of a university economist”.  

Damian’s hit single “Welcome to Jamrock” was listed as one of the Top 100 Songs of the Decade by Rolling Stone, and at the 2006 Grammy Awards, he won Best Reggae Album and Best Urban/Alternative Performance for Welcome to Jamrock. Damian is the only Jamaican reggae artist in history to win two Grammy Awards on the same night. He is also the only reggae artist to win in the Best Urban/Alternative Performance category at the Grammy Awards. The New York Times called Welcome to Jamrock the “best reggae song of the decade.” 
Welcome to Jamrock led the pathway to Damian’s critically acclaimed collaboration with Nas for 2010’s much lauded album “Distant Relatives” – a project which explored the relationships between reggae, hip-hop and Africa. The album title refers not only to the bond between the artists, but the connection to their African ancestry, which inspired the album both musically and lyrically. USA Today referred to the album as a “potent and often provocative collaboration” and by Rolling Stone as “an Afrocentric winner.” The album debuted at Number 5 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and Number 1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, Rap Albums and Reggae Albums charts, with Billboard heralding the album as “a dynamic hybrid.”    

The Distant Relatives Tour kicked off in 2011 and saw Damian traveling and performing for thousands of fans all over the world, including South America, Europe, The United Kingdom, The Caribbean and North America.  

Damian continued to cross musical boundaries in 2012, as he went on to partner with Skrillex for their groundbreaking track “Make It Bun Dem”, which Rolling Stone called “a monster mash up of dubstep and dancehall” and has led to several remixes of the original version.  Damian recently released two other singles; “Set Up Shop” and  “Affairs of the Heart” which both received widespread airplay. 

Damian continues to tour with his band all over the world as a way of entertaining and healing as he continues to spread the message for those whose voices cannot be heard. He is working with his brothers Stephen and Julian under their Ghetto Youths International Label, to discover, develop and sign gifted artistes by applying their musical talent and vast experience to create new and different styles of music.  

Damian is currently in the studio working on his upcoming solo album.

In the evocative realm of sound, few rival the dynamism of The Totem Spirit Animals. These trailblazers aren't just another musical duo; they are a testament to tenacity and collaboration. From the coastal shores of Fremantle, Western Australia, emerge Eddie Bouchard and Nic D'Adamo. Sonic alchemists whose diverse musical lineage meld into an unparalleled soundscape.  A soundscape that straddles the spheres of Alt-Pop and Electro Rock, setting them apart from their contemporaries.

Eddie's musical odyssey began in childhood, entranced by the crackle of his father's Beatles records, As the years passed, he was drawn to the fiery realms of thrash, captivated by titans like Slayer, Sepultura and Metallica, before being lured by the rebellious spirit of punk bands like Pennywise and The Offspring. However, it was the shadowy embrace of Black Sabbath combined with the desert-infused riffs of Kyuss and Queens of the Stone Age, and frenzied energy of At the Drive In that anchored his musical soul. The disbanding of his rock group, El Horizonte, marked a transformative phase for Eddie. Liberated from the confines of guitar-heavy music, he ventured beyond familiar terrain, wandering into mysterious alleys echoing with the likes of Tom Waits and Nick Drake onto the gritty streets of Hip Hop, where he was captivated by its bombastic beats and lyrical prowess. He also began to explore mainstream pop just to deepen his understanding of music and song writing. Soon, the pulsating and glitchy nexus of Electronica beckoned. He found inspiration in both the mainstream bangers of Daft Punk and Justice, EDM giants Deadmau5 and Calvin Harris, to underground luminaries like Trentemøller and Oliver Koletzki. Today, Eddie's musical voyage, rich and expansive, culminates today in meticulous production, compelling guitar riffs and chameleonic vocals that not only bend genres but also infuse a unique depth and palpable richness to their sound.

In parallel, from his earliest school days, Nic's undeniable passion for music emerged. Memories of harmonizing to The Beach Boys' tunes with his best friend are etched in his memory.  As he traversed through his formative adolescent years, the sonic waves of the '90s enveloped him. He was captivated by the raw emotion of grunge icons like Nirvana and Pearl Jam, the psychedelic fuzziness of the Smashing Pumpkins, and the electrifying industrial overtones of Nine Inch Nails. As he matured, Nic's musical horizons expanded to include the alternative melodies of bands like Wilco and Gorillaz, the avant-garde genius of Radiohead and Bonobo, and the prog-rock cult that is Tool. Classic rock also summoned him back, with the Doors holding a particular nostalgic charm.  During a sojourn in the UK, his sonic palette expanded, punctuated by the electro pulse of Pendulum, Infected Mushroom, Skrillex and Finger Lickin' breaks. Today, the culmination of Nic's diverse musical experiences is evident in his artistry. His creations are a melodic tapestry - delay-soaked and jangly guitar licks blend seamlessly with quirky synths, lively breakbeats, and eclectic percussion rhythms. It’s this rich combination that breathes new life and distinctiveness into the duo's iconic sound.

Their shared history can be traced back to a suburban supermarket in Perth, Western Australia. It was here that casual conversations transitioned into profound musical discourses, setting the foundation of their partnership. Fate briefly took them on different international journeys, but serendipity reunited them years later in a Perth recording studio. In an unexpected turn of events, Eddie and Nic were recording back to back sessions with their previous bands at Studio Couch - Eddie with "Rogues on the Sea" and Nic with "Ghost Chorus" - and sensing the hand of fate, they caught up for a drink and decided to join their creative spirits, giving life to The Totem Spirit Animals.

The creation of their debut album, "The Way We Feel!", is not just a testament to their dedication and craftsmanship but also a poignant reflection of their musical heritage and the greats that came before them. As if destiny wove its own tune, the album found its final touches at the legendary Abbey Road, mastered by the adept Geoff Pesche on the same EMI console once graced by the Beatles. This monumental connection was more than just symbolic; it was a full-circle moment in Eddie and Nic's musical pilgrimage. While they penned each song, they also took the reins and embraced the roles of engineers and producers for the first time. From improvised home studios to a majestic mountaintop cabin in Balingup, every location contributed to the album's essence. And even as the world faced the turmoil of a pandemic, they adapted, leveraging teleconferencing to keep the creative flames alight.

In the vast universe of sound, Eddie and Nic have ventured from casual conversations in a supermarket to a self-produced debut album; a Magnum Opus epitomized by passion, fate and the relentless pursuit of their art. Together they are "The Totem Spirit Animals".

Born on September 21, 1980 in NY, Kiko, Mark Andrew Viard, lived in the center of the
Caribbean Diaspora community in Brooklyn. He lived in the US until the age of 12, then
moved to Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. This would be a turning point of his life and the
beginning of his journey through music. Kiko, along with new found friends Jean
Philippe and Gregory Brière, Gaëtan Chancy, Cedric and Dominick Cauvin, T-Guy
Francois, and Michael Benjamin formed a young and ambitious band called Byen Vag.
They started performing at parties, and made a name for themselves. Unfortunately
Kiko's success with the band was short lived when at the age of 16, he was forced to
move back to the US. His journey with music however had only just begun… Back in
New York, Kiko adopted the many theories of Rastafarian-ism. Now with new
inspiration, he dove back into writing music. Strong influences like Bob Marley, Sizzla,
and Capleton inspired him to write more positive and conscious music. Kiko
explains: “Like those artists I want to use my gift, my music, to spread the much needed
positive message to the up and coming youths of today.” Therefore, in 2001, Kiko
returned to Haiti to embark on a new musical path... His musical career took on a new
direction with diverse experiences, new friends and different perspectives. Kiko began
exploring various paths and areas of Haiti. He spent much time in Baz Cameroun in Bel-
Air where he met a new friend, Daddy, who admired his style of music, and eventually
introduced Kiko to Brother’s Posse.  Short after, Daddy and Kiko decided to form their
own band called Tru Rasta; they were an immediate success! Tru Rasta's 2004 carnival
was a number one hit throughout the country. Although Kiko had to leave sometime
after, the band continues their success today with exciting new tunes. Meanwhile, Kiko
continued the movement by creating and evolving his own music. Kiko linked up
Dimitri Lillavois (Voudou Productions) with whom he worked on his two
mixtapes ''Jenès la eske'n pare?'' in 2006 and ''Recession'' in 2008. Kiko’s versatility
as an artist is evident in the variety of music he composes and writes such as hit
songs “Yon ti Chans” for Michael Benjamin, “Bèl Ti Cheri” for Groove La and many
more. Today, Kiko is working on his long anticipated Solo album, set to be
released sometime in 2012. Kiko is currently in the studios with some of the
our time: the duo Jean Philippe Brière and partner Roy Magloire (Martians Productions),
and Andrew Stoch (Mawon).

Kiko is recording in collaboration with well known artists in the community including Zing Experience, Luck Mervil, Michael Benjamin (Mikaben) and also some know international reggae artist as  Tiwony and Spraggabenz .
With his ability to intertwine Kreyol and English lyrics, Kiko will be an influential
proponent in boosting the Caribbean Music Industry. In his own words:
"MCs.... get reeeaadddyyy!"

Fazineh Keita grew up in Sierra Leone during the country's Civil War. At a young age, he was influenced by 2Pac, Peter Tosh, Bob Marley and their revolutionary lyrics. After the war, as a refugee in Guinea, he recorded his first musical album Politician Paddy Dem under the name "X-Sta Face" and returned to Sierra Leone to release it.
"Me Paddy Dem" with its Fula accent and jokes became a hit throughout Sierra Leone and led to political change in the government. After receiving many death threats, he moved to Canada in 2007.

As a former child soldier, Fazineh is using his experience to bring awareness to the realities of war and is a founder of the charity Innocence Lost Foundation. Currently he is working on a community centre project in his hometown of Kabala, Sierra Leone. Through acting, writing and music, he is using his skills to tell important stories, educate youth, and to help people find healing through art.

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