Rita Marley Foundation and The Music Manifestors Join Forces for “Wake Up Jamaica”

Rita Marley Foundation and The Music Manifestors
Join Forces for a Powerful Anthem of Empowerment: “Wake Up Jamaica”
For Immediate Release: (Kingston, Jamaica) October 25, 2024
The Music Manifestors, an independent artist collective and the Rita Marley Foundation’s Wake Up Jamaica campaign have joined forces to release a powerful anthem of unity and youth empowerment titled “Wake Up Jamaica.” This compelling single, recorded at the iconic Tuff Gong Studios in Kingston during a recent Jam Session Writing Camp, has been released today.
Led by renowned producers Mikey Bennett and Stephen Golding, the camp brought together 12 passionate musicians, including the collective, reggae artist Gio Mar (son of Wayne Marshall), dub poet and singer Majah Bless, and songstress Jamila Falak. Together, they crafted a song that serves as a rallying cry for Jamaicans to rise, unite and take charge of the nation’s future.
“Wake Up Jamaica” aligns with the Rita Marley Foundation’s Wake Up Jamaica education campaign, which focuses on educating, engaging and empowering the public on the importance of constitutional reform. The anthem inspires listeners to actively participate in shaping Jamaica’s consitutional evolution and future.
Produced by Halric Thompson and engineered by Roland McDermot at Tuff Gong Studios, the song’s vibrant reggae rhythms, combined with its powerful lyrics, encourage listeners to “stand on the side of the truth.” Soulful vocals from Majah Bless and Jamila Falak, along with spirited vocals from the Music Manifestors delivers a ‘call to action’ for increased awareness, empowerment and action.
“Wake Up Jamaica” is available now for streaming worldwide and distributed by Tuff Gong International. The performers will also debut the single live at Bap Bap at Jamnesia near Bull Bay, Jamaica on Saturday, October 26th, where they will further spread their message of empowerment through music.
About the Wake Up Jamaica
Wake Up Jamaica is an education and empowerment outreach program powered to increase citizens’ awareness of our role and responsibility to contribute to national development. This initiative pledges to unmask our true identity to enable real independence and emancipation. We use diverse creative formats to organize impactful platforms engaging the public in meaningful conversations about Jamaica’s heritage, culture, influence and potential.
About The Music Manifestors
The Music Manifestors is an independent collective of young Jamaican musicians dedicated to using their artistry to inspire change and unity.
Composers and Performers of the “Wake Up Jamaica” song
+ Stephanie Marley
(Gio Mar Michell, Zoe Bain, Halric Thompson, Zuri Gordon,
Aimi Gordon, Assantewaa, Stella DeGeus, Gregory Gordon,
Giselle Bain, Jamila Falak, Majah Bless and Tafari)
Creation of the “Wake Up Jamaica” song at Jam Session
in Tuff Gong Studios – March 2024