🎶Tuff Gong International News Beat – March 14, 2025

TUFF GONG INTERNATIONAL

NEWS BEAT WEEKLY UPDATE – MARCH 14, 2025

 

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IN THE NEWS

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Jo Mersa Marley’s Legacy Honoured

in Sold-Out Birthday Celebration

The Bob Marley Museum was transformed into a vibrant haven of music and unity on Saturday, March 8, 2025, as a sold-out crowd gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Jo Mersa Marley. The annual Jo Mersa Marley Birthday Celebration delivered an unforgettable night of stellar performances, excellent production and

a great experience for patrons proving why it’s well on its way to becoming a staple on the reggae calendar.

The night’s performances featured a diverse mix of reggae’s finest, each artist delivering a heartfelt homage to Jo Mersa in their own unique way. Lila Ike, Jah 9, Ras-I, Jemere Morgan, Christopher Ellis, Jaz Elise, Kelissa, Nattali Rize, Black Am I, Karbon, Amlak Redsquare, and Black Fyah all took the stage, setting the tone for a night filled with love, music, and unity.

Skip Marley

A deeply moving highlight of the night came from Jo Mersa’s siblings, Yohan Marley, Mystic Marley, Hymn Marley, and Shacia Payne who all delivered heartfelt performances that resonated with the audience. Cousins Skip Marley, Soul-Rebel Marley and Elijah Marley thrilled the crowd with their dynamic performances all reinforcing the next generation’s commitment to carrying forward the family’s rich musical tradition.

 

Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, Yohan Marley shared, “Jo was always the one who connected the generations, and tonight was a perfect reflection of that. Seeing the energy from the people, hearing his music being celebrated like this… it means everything. His spirit is alive in all of us, and this celebration showed that in the best way possible.”

 

A particularly moving moment came when Jo Mersa’s daughter, 9-year-old Sunshine Marley, stepped onto the stage for a special tribute, bringing many in the audience to tears as she honoured her father’s memory through music.

The energy soared as reggae powerhouses Tarrus Riley, Jesse Royal, Bugle, and Agent Sasco delivered electrifying performances, keeping the momentum at an all-time high. The crowd erupted when Chronixx made a surprise appearance, igniting a frenzy with his tribute. 

The grand finale was nothing short of legendary. The Marley Brothers— Stephen, Damian, Julian, and Ky-Mani— took the stage alongside reggae and dancehall greats, including Bounty Killer, Capleton, Sizzla, Spragga Benz, and Big Youth. The seamless fusion of reggae and dancehall highlighted Jo Mersa’s gift for bridging musical styles, a testament to his unique artistry and impact.

Legends Unite! 

From left: The Marley Brothers — Julian Marley; Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley; Stephen Marley and Ky-Mani Marley (second right) share a moment

onstage with Big Youth and Spragga Benz (right)

From production to performance, logistics to ambiance, the Jo Mersa Marley Birthday Celebration was a resounding success. Big thanks to DJ Rassarella, Ron Muchette, host DJ Bambino and to the sponsors, Ghetto Youths International, the Bob Marley Group of Companies, Marley Natural, Irie Fm, Zip 103 FM and Pepsi. The event not only honoured Jo Mersa’s life and contributions to reggae but also reaffirmed the Marley family’s enduring cultural and musical legacy.

As the celebration came to a close, one message was clear: Jo Mersa’s spirit lives on, and his music will continue to inspire generations to come.

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KIng Cruff Showcases This Week

at SXSW 2025 in Austin, Texas

 

 

From left: King Cruff, Dan Resnick (Res Entertainment),

Brian Greensppon (Spoonfed Entertainment) and

Ivan Evidente (Universal Music Canada) (right)

 

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NEW RELEASES – OUT NOW

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NEW SINGLE FROM DZL RECORDS

BLAZE MOB & DZL

“MOVING OVER BARRIERS”

 

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NEW SINGLE REMIX FROM 

TUFF GONG INTERNATIONAL / DEF JAM RECORDINGS

SKIP MARLEY

FEAT. DING DONG AND MASICKA

“CLOSE” REMIX

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SKIP MARLEY

“CLOSE”

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NEW SINGLE FROM TUFF GONG INTERNATIONAL / 

TEK TIME PRODUCTIONS 

SOUL-REBEL MARLEY

“LOVING JAH”

DEBUT SINGLE FROM THE NEXT GENERATION
CONTINUING THE MARLEY LEGACY
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NEW MONTHLY EPISODE OF

IN MY HOUSE WITH HOST SHARON MARLEY 

– PLAYING NOW

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CHECK OUT DJ SPARKS ON A NEW EPISODE OF

HER WEEKLY SHOW – SPARK IT UP PLAYING NOW

 

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MORE RECENT NEW RELEASES

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LATEST SINGLE FROM GONG GYAL ENTERTAINMENT

SHARON MARLEY

“FIREBIRD”

ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE DOLBY ATMOS SPATIAL AUDIO FORMAT 

ON SUPPORTING PLATFORMS

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NEW SINGLE FROM AYA WORLD PRODUCTIONS

AARON NIGEL SMITH

“JAH BLESS AFRICA” FEAT. NKETIA

LISTEN NOW: CLICK HERE​

NEW – WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO

ON TUFF GONG TV: CLICK HERE

 

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NEW ALBUM FROM TRAVAIL& LOISIRS

MISS KOCOA & RECEIVERS

DRY ROASTED WITH LOVE

DEBUT ELEVEN TRACK REGGAE ALBUM

(JAMAICA/BELGIUM)

LISTEN NOW: CLICK HERE

NEW – WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO

ON TUFF GONG TV: CLICK HERE

 

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NEW SINGLE FROM MCKADA MUSIC

MCKADA

“PSST”

WATCH THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: CLICK HERE

 

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NEW SINGLE FROM SINGRY RECORDS

KHRISTOPHER

“WISH YOU WERE HERE”

LISTEN NOW: CLICK HERE

 

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LATEST EP FROM TUFF GONG COLLECTIVE /

UNIVERSAL MUSIC CANADA

KING CRUFF

WHAT HAVE I ‘DON 

DEBUT EP WITH HIT SINGLES “JACK’S HILL DREAMERS” FEAT. SKIP MARLEY,
“EASY! FEAT BANX&RANX AND MORE
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KING CRUFF IS NOW A JUNO-NOMINATED ARTIST!

REGGAE RECORDING OF THE YEAR | ENREGISTREMENT REGGAE DE L’ANNÉE

FALLBACK – King Cruff & Runkus – Tuff Gong Collective / Universal Music Canada

 

 

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