Sharon Marley Releases New Album Firebird
Sharon Marley Releases New Album Firebird
and New Single “Island”
Out Today, March 20 via Gong Gyal Entertainment
Distributed by Tuff Gong International
● LISTEN / STREAM FIREBIRD
For Immediate Release (March 20, 2026 – Miami) – Reggae singer-songwriter and 3X Grammy Award-winner, Sharon Marley, daughter of the legendary, Bob, and Rita Marley, has released her highly anticipated debut album titled Firebird, today, March 20, 2026.
The Firebird album is a tribute to Sharon’s roots and a celebration of resilience, rebirth, empowerment, and love. Firebird honors the Marley legacy while standing boldly in the present: a multi-generational collaboration, a celebration of feminine strength, and an uplifting soundtrack for anyone rising from their own ashes.
The first single release from the Firebird LP is “Steppah” featuring the legendary, Big Youth. Driven by a heavy bass-and-drum driven reggae groove, “Steppah” evokes Jamaican music’s classic rub-a-dub dancehall era, a golden age that’s further brought to life in the music video directed by Sharon’s daughter, Donisha Prendergast.
Written by Sharon and co-produced by Ingemar Prendergast, the title track and second single release, Firebird is a deeply personal disclosure that effortlessly blends bubbling Jamaican reggae with gritty Delta blues, elevated by Mark McClairy’s blistering lead guitar.
Sharon reunites with her sister, Cedella Marley, and Rica Newell on the third single, “Island,” a roots-driven reggae anthem celebrating unity, womanhood, and love for Jamaica. Set against a resounding drum and bass driven reggae rhythm, Sharon whimsically recounts days of swimming, sipping roots wine and idyllic company (“only you deh wid mi ‘pon di island”). Cedella Marley, and Rica Newell, were key members of the group, Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, alongside Ziggy, and Stephen Marley.
Streaming proceeds from the “Island” single will be donated to Humanity Ova Vanity (HOV) a Canadian-based, community-led organization focused on emergency response, housing stabilization, and long-term community resilience in underserved and disaster-affected communities.
Produced by Leroy Romans,the Firebird album features eleven dynamic tracks fusing classic reggae rhythms, heartfelt storytelling, and the healing vibrations of 432 Hz. 432 Hz is an alternative musical tuning utilizing 432 cycles per second, instead of the modern standard of 440 Hz, with proponents claiming it aligns with nature, the universe’s vibrations, and offers spiritual/healing benefits like relaxation and better health.
The Firebird album artwork is a hand-painted image of Sharon Marley created by famed visual artist and poet, Komi Olafimihan. The “Island” visualizer was created by Justin Sims, a creative director, AI visual artist, and founder of JSLAYART, a forward-thinking creative brand known for cinematic imagery, emotionally charged storytelling, and culturally impactful design.
“This album is a spiritual gift from my mother to me. I’ve poured a lot of emotions into it, making it not just about music, but about my journey. Hopefully, sharing my experiences of healing, passion, and transformation will inspire others to tune into their gifts and embrace their purpose,” Sharon shared. Each song encapsulates the essence of Sharon’s journey, paying homage to her parents legacy while carving her own unique path in the music industry. From uplifting anthems to soulful gems, the “Firebird” album promises to resonate deeply with fans old and new.
Join Sharon on this exhilarating musical journey as she invites listeners to embrace the fire within and rise to the occasion. Follow her on social media for updates and exciting announcements around the release of Firebird.
Click below for Firebird album play link:
Click here for the “Island” visualizer video.
Click here for “Firebird” album artwork.
Please visit the Sharon Marley website for
“Island” proceeds donation information.
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About Sharon Marley:
Sharon Marley is a three-time Grammy-winning Jamaican vocalist, educator, and cultural steward whose artistry bridges heritage, healing, and transformation. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, she began her musical career as a teenager performing with her siblings as The Melody Makers, touring globally and earning three Grammy Awards for Best Reggae Album. Sharon later served as curator of the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston and has remained dedicated to cultural preservation and community upliftment through her work with the Bob and Rita Marley Foundation.
In 2021, Sharon launched her solo career with “Just One More Morning,” and she now enters a bold new era with her long-awaited debut solo album, FIREBIRD. The project blends reggae, blues, jazz, and soul into a powerful narrative of rebirth and resilience. The album includes previously released standout singles such as “Steppah” featuring Big Youth and the self-penned title track “Firebird,” along with the new single “Island,” a warm, Jamaica-rooted collaboration featuring Cedella Marley and Rica Newell. FIREBIRD also includes a reinterpretation of Bob Marley’s “Exodus” and is released via Sharon’s imprint Gong Gyal Entertainment with distribution through Tuff Gong International.
About Humanity Ova Vanity (HOV):
Humanity Ova Vanity (HOV) is a Canadian-based, community-led organization focused on emergency response, housing stabilization, and long-term community resilience in underserved and disaster-affected communities. HOV is currently working on the ground to coordinate aid, strengthen local infrastructure, and develop people-centered solutions that support dignity, safety, and sustainable recovery. Families in Westmoreland, Jamaica remain without safe, dignified shelter after months of repeated displacement caused by Hurricane Melissa. In response, Humanity Ova Vanity (HOV), a Canadian-based organization, is advancing the Petersfield Community Resilience Hub as an urgent, locally driven solution. The Hub will provide transitional housing, child-safe spaces, and essential social and medical supports for displaced families, elders, and other vulnerable residents as they rebuild toward permanent recovery. Donations will directly support the construction and operation of the Community Resilience Hub on Pullet Lane in the Petersfield community. This investment will help restore stability now while laying the foundation for a stronger, more resilient Petersfield.
Families in Westmoreland, Jamaica remain without safe, dignified shelter after months of repeated displacement caused by Hurricane Melissa. In response, Humanity Ova Vanity (HOV), a Canadian-based organization, is advancing the Petersfield Community Resilience Hub as an urgent, locally driven solution. The Hub will provide transitional housing, child-safe spaces, and essential social and medical supports for displaced families, elders, and other vulnerable residents as they rebuild toward permanent recovery.
Donations will directly support the construction and operation of the Community Resilience Hub on Pullet Lane in the Petersfield community. This investment will help restore stability now while laying the foundation for a stronger, more resilient Petersfield.
