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.

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Venezuelan - Nort American, Miami based artist Jose Antonio Blanco Dr. Muusica AKA Muu Blanco, is a music producer and interdisciplinary artist. Blanco grew up in Venezuela, where he attended XXX school. In the 90’s he begins his work as an artist in the caraqueña scene. He always pursued many different creative projects: as a DJ he participated in the groundbreaking Venezuelan rave scene as well as being featured in the FIA hall of young artists in Caracas. In the early 2000’s he starts experimenting with other disciplines of the arts, he’s responsible for concept and music production for a play staged by Lupe Gherenbeck, later in 2010 he repeats this experience and this time he produces A Summers Night Dream at the Extreme Theater CCs. As a radio host of several music shows in the span of two decades, Muu is responsible for introducing Venezuelan audiences to different strains of world music, his influence is still felt by a generation of people that grew up during the ’90s and 2000s Among his more corporate side, as a music producer, he’s worked with companies like SONY, KENT, and Token.com
Muu is known for his collabs with different bands, collectives, and artists all over the world. More recently he released 5 albums, 3 EP’s, 11 Singles was released worldwide in September 2023.

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Embark on a sonic journey with Mike Cerda, a   dj/producer/ multi instrumentalist hailing from the musical landscapes of Caracas, Venezuela. Also known as "MkC," Mike's musical odyssey began under the influence of his grandfather, a guiding force that introduced him to the world of music. At the age of 8, he embraced instruments like trombone, trumpet, and saxophone, setting the stage for a lifelong passion.
Despite being born to architect parents who envisioned a different path, Mike's heart beat to the rhythm of his own desires. Graduating as a geophysical engineer, he also delved into the intricate world of engineering. Yet, the allure of music proved irresistible, leading him to over two decades of creative exploration and production.
In the early 2000s, Mike played a pivotal role as a founding member of the Venezuelan Hip Hop/Rap group "Cuarto Poder" (1999-2008), leaving an indelible mark on the local music scene. His journey expanded globally, collaborating with Grammy and Latin Grammy winners. From touring alongside Swedish Dj's Axwell ^Ingrosso (Swedish House Mafia) to serving as the Musical Director for Colombian sensation Maluma, Mike's influence reached international heights.
Now, with a wealth of experiences from traversing the world, Mike immerses himself in his latest project. Fusing the captivating realms of house music with the diverse influences that have shaped his musical identity, he invites you to join him on a boundless exploration of sound and rhythm.

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