Bambaata Marley

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Bam Marley
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Background information
Birth nameDaniel Bambaata Robert Nesta Marley
Also known asBambaata, Daniel Marley, Daniel Bambaata
Born (1989-07-12) 12 July 1989 (age 35)
Kingston, Jamaica
Genres
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals, piano, percussion, drums
Years active2009–present

Daniel Bambaata Robert Nesta Marley (born 12 July 1989) is a Jamaican singer-songwriter. He is the eldest son of Ziggy Marley, and eldest grandson of Bob Marley. [1] [2]

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Early life

Bam Marley spent his early years in Jamaica before moving to Miami, Florida.

Career

Bam Marley debuted in 2009 with the single "Live It Inna Fear", produced by Damian Marley. [3]

In 2010, he collaborated with his cousin Jo Mersa Marley on the single "My Girl". [4]

In 2011, he collaborated with his father Ziggy Marley, on the song "Changes". [5]

On 16 September 2015, the music video for his single "Waiting for the War" was released, the music video was awarded a Telly Award for 'Best Online Music Video' and a Telly Awards for 'Craft-Directing Video' by Wayan Palmieri. The artwork cover for "Waiting for the War" was a re-creation of Bob Marley's Soul Rebels album cover released by Bob Marley & the Wailers in 1970. [6] [7] [8]

In 2017, he made his screen debut in the short film Vagabonds starring Danny Glover & Robert Ri'chard. [9]

Personal life

He currently resides in Los Angeles, California. [10]

Discography

Singles

Extended plays

Filmography

Films

Music videos

TitleYearDirector(s)
"Waiting for the War"2015 Wayan Palmieri
"Unconditional"2017 Wayan Palmieri
"Deadbeat"2018 Wayan Palmieri
"Endlessly"2020 Wayan Palmieri
"Beyond"2020 Wayan Palmieri
"Fight Your Fears"2020 Jason Goldwatch
"Ghetto Luv"2024Russell Hamilton

Awards and nominations

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