Stephen Marley, the son of Reggae great Bob Marley surprised audiences with his debut album 'Mind Control' by winning the 2008 Grammy for Best Reggae Album over reggae veterans such as Toots & The Maytals 'Light Your Light'. Stephen's win comes on the heels of his father's 63rd Birthday.
Mind Control was released by Tuff Gong/Ghetto Youths/Universal Republic. It is not Stephen's first foray into the international world of reggae as he has written and produced numerous tracks for his Grammy award winning brother Damian.
Some of the other nominees in the Reggae category included, Lee Scratch Perry with 'The End of an American Dream', Burning Spear with 'The Burning Spear Experience', and 'Anniversary' by Sly and Robbie.
The 2008 Grammy awards aired last night (Sunday), February 10th. Reggae Grammys have been awarded since 1985: and Black Uhuru won the first award with 'Anthem'. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Grammy awards.
During the intervening years, the reggae album has gone to artists from around the world, including South Africa's late Lucky Dube. The Best Reggae Album category is not currently aired in the show on CBS. Put there is a petition out lobbying or it to be carried on the mainstream broadcast.
Mind Control was released by Tuff Gong/Ghetto Youths/Universal Republic. It is not Stephen's first foray into the international world of reggae as he has written and produced numerous tracks for his Grammy award winning brother Damian.
Some of the other nominees in the Reggae category included, Lee Scratch Perry with 'The End of an American Dream', Burning Spear with 'The Burning Spear Experience', and 'Anniversary' by Sly and Robbie.
The 2008 Grammy awards aired last night (Sunday), February 10th. Reggae Grammys have been awarded since 1985: and Black Uhuru won the first award with 'Anthem'. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Grammy awards.
During the intervening years, the reggae album has gone to artists from around the world, including South Africa's late Lucky Dube. The Best Reggae Album category is not currently aired in the show on CBS. Put there is a petition out lobbying or it to be carried on the mainstream broadcast.