Lineup: Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise 2023

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• Looking for more GRAMMYs news? The 2024 GRAMMY nominations are here!
• People Injured in Universal Studios Hollywood Tram Crash, Authorities Say
• Damian Marley, Shabba Ranks, Burning Spear & More For Return Of ‘Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise’
• Jam Cruise Announces Lineup for 19th Edition
• Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise Returns With A Legendary Line-Up
• Damian Marley & Nas - "Strong Will Continue" (

Lamar specifically praised Top Dawg's CEO, Anthony Tiffith, for finding and developing raw talent that might not otherwise get the chance to pursue their musical dreams. The 2022 edition has been sold out for some time, but tickets are on sale now for the 2023 edition, being held December of next year. I spoke with Marley about this year's cruise, the artist he'd still love to have him on the cruise in the future and more. The dates will be December 7-12, 2022, sailing on Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas. Looking ahead, the 9th annual “Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise” is scheduled from December 9-14, 2024. It promises another unforgettable journey from Miami to Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, aboard the same majestic ship.

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One was just for the singers to work out the vocal arrangements and the other brought together the core band to run through most of the songs. Once the decision was made to change the setlist, Lebo had a major concept in mind for selecting the songs that would be played this time around. It was a bit of a feminist anthem in a weird way. It was all about how relationships can free you and add a lot to your life. It was a cry of love, nothing to do with the Civil War or anything like that. Perri was a big part of my life, a big part of being Billy Idol.

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It was just that we were getting high at the same time.We're just not getting [that way now] but we're doing all the same things. You had to go through a lot to become successful, it wasn't like you just kind of got up there and did a couple of gigs. I don't think some young rock bands really get that today.

Damian Marley, Shabba Ranks, Burning Spear & More For Return Of ‘Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise’

Jamrock Productions invites you to take a Journey to Jamaica on the 9th Annual Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise. We are sailing December 9, 2024, out of Miami, Fl to Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, Jamaica on a 5-night cruise on board Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas! Come experience some of the World’s top tier Reggae artists as they perform in multiple venues on the ship. In addition to the multiple live concerts there will be numerous Sound Systems blazing the vibes all day and all night throughout the cruise. The full-band rehearsal lasted approximately 90 minutes and the featured guests would swing by at pre-planned times to work on their parts.

They have racked up multiple GRAMMY nominations, in addition to one gold, one double platinum, and four platinum albums thanks to hits like "Cradle Of Love," "Flesh For Fantasy," and "Eyes Without A Face." James Brown changed the sound of popular music when he found the power of the one and unleashed the funk with "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag." Today, funk lives on in many forms, including these exciting bands from across the world. From their shared sound system roots, rap and reggae, took divergent paths. Fifty years after hip-hop’s birth, it’s one of the most streamed genres in the world; reggae has yet to attain commercial recognition commensurate with its widespread influence (notwithstanding Bob Marley’s global acclaim).

Nonetheless, ongoing hip-hop and reggae conversations on record have yielded some great moments in popular music. Jam Cruise will have eight unique stages throughout the cruise ship turning it into the ultimate music venue. Stages include the Pool Deck Main Stage, the 1500-seat Pantheon Theater, the late-night Black and White Jam Room, collaborative Jazz Lounge, crystal Atrium and more. His latest release is Cage, the second in a trilogy of annual four-song EPs. The title track is a classic Billy Idol banger expressing the desire to free himself from personal constraints and live a better life.

Each of the musicians are consummate pros and it was mind-blowing to watch them figure out the game plan. One particularly cool moment was when the core group rehearsed Toto’s “Africa” with Mike Dillon on vibes. Ivan Neville was in attendance awaiting his turn to rehearse “Ride Like The Wind” and joined Dillon on vibes for the intro to the 1982 hit. It went so well Neville played vibes with Mike Dillon during the actual set.

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The sound influenced contemporaneous hip-hop, funk and electronica, along with acts around the globe, while current acts like Chromeo, DJ Stingray, and even Egyptian Lover himself keep electro-funk alive and well. Brown's 1965 classic, "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag," became one of the first funk hits, and has been endlessly sampled and covered over the years, along with his other groovy tracks. Of course, many other funk acts followed in the '60s, and the genre thrived in the '70s and '80s as the disco craze came and went, and the originators of hip-hop and house music created new music from funk and disco's strong, flexible bones built for dancing. The 1990s were a significant decade for dancehall’s breakthrough beyond the Caribbean diaspora. Several Jamaican artists were signed to major labels, and hip-hop collaborations and remixes became essential tools in marketing the music in America and expanding the popularity of Jamaican hits.

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Rap and reggae took divergent paths from their shared sound system roots, yet have fused throughout the decades. Read on for 10 songs that showcase the connection between hip-hop and reggae, and listen to GRAMMY.com's playlist. The Recording Academy got to experience the positive, welcoming vibes of the Jamrock cruise firsthand on its second voyage in 2015, and sat down with several artists that year, including GRAMMY nominee Julian Marley, who talked about what it was like growing up as a Marley. It’s an impressive feat that’s been repeated with each Jamrock expedition, including back-to-back cruises in 2015.

Today, Jam Cruise announced the highly anticipated lineup and complete details for the 19th edition of the adored concert vacation at sea. Jam Cruise is renowned for its exclusivity, top-tier performances and stunning stops across the Caribbean. The ship will leave a port in Miami, Fla. on Feb. 6 and spend six nights at sea before returning on Feb. 12. Idol first made a splash in the latter half of the '70s with the British punk band Generation X. In the '80s, he went on to a solo career combining rock, pop, and punk into a distinct sound that transformed him and his musical partner, guitarist Steve Stevens, into icons.

Many of those witnessing the marvelous performance were singing the words to the 1977 hit along with vocalist Shira Elias (Cool Cool Cool, Remain In Light Band). During their energetic live sets, L'Impératrice members Charles de Boisseguin and Hagni Gwon (keys), David Gaugué (bass), Achille Trocellier (guitar), and Tom Daveau (drums) deliver extended instrumental jam sessions to expand and connect their music. Gaugué emphasizes the thick funky bass, and Benguigui jumps around the stage while sounding like an angel. L’Impératrice’s latest album, 2021’s Tako Tsubo, is a sunny, playful French disco journey. Damian Marley is bringing back the vibes with the fifth year of his Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise, named after his iconic GRAMMY-winning album.

Popcaan was a protégé of now incarcerated dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel who was in a bitter feud with Mavado. Their dispute initially played out on an exchange of diss tracks, then escalated into violence between the respective artists’ camps and their fans, which eventually warranted intervention by Jamaica’s prime minister. Despite Mavado’s words on the first verse "Link up with me, all enemies" and Popcaan proclaiming "unity is the strength" on the third, the two Jamaican artists don’t acknowledge each other (or their battle) within the song’s lyrics or video. The dancehall artists’ icy exchanges thawed somewhat the following year and Mavado was featured on the remix of Popcaan’s "Everything Nice." However that truce was short-lived and the feud, which accelerated again in early 2016, continues today.

With its reputation for selling out, cabins for the 2024 cruise are available for booking, according to a release. Ms Sutherland pulled off a surprise with a cover of General Degree’s dancehall anthem, Traffic Blocking. She closed her set strongly with Wicked Fe Please Me and her biggest hit, Action. Reggae songbird Nadine Sutherland started off her set with a rendition of I’ll Do Anything for You and surprised the crowd with a series of high-energy knee lifts as she deejayed parts of the song.

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I never saw him do something like jump up in the room and run around going crazy. The only time I saw him ever do that was when they signed the recording deal with Virgin in front of Buckingham Palace. Whereas Sid Vicious was always acting out; he was always doing something in a horrible way or shouting at someone.

Today, WTJRC reveals this year’s formidable lineup. From reggae, dancehall, lover’s rock and everything in between, Jamaican music from every pivotal era will be represented at this year’s cruise. Two-time Grammy award winner and living reggae legend Burning Spear will perform for the first time after a six year hiatus. Classic dancehall fans are in store for a rare special performance from the legendary Shabba Ranks. Damian “Jr Gong” Marley and Stephen “Ragga” Marley will return to the stage with their catalog of hits.