15 February 2018
Newsdesk
Grammy Award-winning artist Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley has announced his first solo U.K. performances since the release of the critically acclaimed album Stony Hill. Tickets go on sale on 10am Friday 16 February 2018 at MetropolisMusic.com
Stony Hill, arriving at a moment when the rhythms of the Caribbean are all over the pop charts—with mostly light-hearted lyrical content—Stony Hill’s timing couldn’t be better. “It’s good to get some music out there that points to the foundation, the spirituality of it,” said Jr. Gong. “You don’t have to turn into a clown to sell the music,” Damian continues, chastising those whose appeal is based on stunts and gimmicks.
Damian recently released the single entitled “Medication”. The accompanying video was shot at the former Claremont Custody Center in Coalinga, CA; “Medication” shows the contrast between past and present, featuring the prisoners who once lived there and the plants that thrive there now. As a prelude to the new video, several powerful testimonials were filmed featuring individuals whose quality of life has improved through the use of cannabis.
"The video showcases the night and day of what this prison used to be. This place used to house human beings and now is a place that houses plants — some of those humans were once upon a time locked up because of these plants. We are showing the contrast, and what has become something positive and beneficial for so many people.” – Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley
Damian, along with his brother, and fellow Grammy winning artist Stephen, have posted a series of #Cannabisheals testimonials on their social media accounts. The testimonials and music video are produced by Scheme Engine and directed by acclaimed photographer and director Nick Walker, feature a number of patients who have benefited from the use of cannabis for healing purposes.
Patients featured in the videos include a United States Marine Corps Sergeant, Sgt. Sean Major who uses cannabis for brain trauma and PTSD memory issues, along with headaches and sleep issues; Nate Jackson former NFL player uses cannabis for pain management, and several others whose illnesses use the cannabis ranging from Alissa Gabriel a 11 year old with cystic fibrosis; Micah Fitzgerald uses cannabis for discoid lupus; Sara Payan a stage 3 colon cancer survivor; Jacqueline Patterson with Cerebral Palsy and chronic pain; Brandon Bryant with a torn cornea of the eye; Landon Riddle age 5 leukemia cancer was treated primarily with cannabis; Jayden David diagnosed with epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome, at age 2, Landon had over 200 seizures per day, to seizure free for 4 days upon taking the oil and his seizures have dramatically improved since using the CBD oil; Jake Scallan uses cannabis to help with PTSD, depression and anxiety. Michelle Aldrich diagnosed with cancer stage 3 non small cell metastatic adenocarcinoma. Her cancer was cured by a combination of cancer targeting cannabis plant extract oil. Boo Williams former NFL player, brain trauma accident, attempted suicide, starting sleeping better after using the CBD and his anxiety and depression also decreased; Silas Hurd a 19 month boy with Leukemia cancer and epilepsy started using cannabis and his seizure disorder improved drastically from the oil. Alan Burch uses cannabis for depression and pain; Coltyn Turner with Crohn’s disease. Nate Mai uses cannabis oil for autism as it helps with self harming behaviors.
“These are living testimonies of the benefits of this plant. This plant saves lives…. Wake Up. Education before Recreation.” – Stephen “Ragga” Marley
The youngest son of Reggae legend Bob Marley, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley garnered his own place in music history when he became the first ever Reggae artist to win a GRAMMY outside of the “Reggae” category, taking home an award for “Best Urban/Alternative” performance for his title single, “Welcome To Jamrock”. The acclaimed 2005 breakthrough record Welcome To Jamrock, also won a GRAMMY for “Best Reggae” Album. Marley has been shaking up stages all over the world for the past few years and recorded the album Distant Relatives with hip hop legend Nas, which the duo toured to enormous critical and commercial acclaim, while more recently Damian featured on the anthemic track “Bam” from JAY-Z’s 4:44 album.
Damian Marley 2018 U.K. Tour
Thu 28 Jun O2 Ritz Manchester
Fri 29 Jun O2 Academy Leeds
Sat 30 Jun O2 Academy Birmingham
Sun 01 Jul O2 Academy Brixton
