Jamaica-American Reggae artist Jo Mersa Marley Found Dead
Early this morning, Jamaican-American recording artist and DJ Jo Mersa Marley was found unresponsive in a vehicle near Kingston, Jamaica. Born Joseph Marley – the grandson of late reggae icon Bob Marley and son of Grammy award winning Stephen Marley – he was 31 years old.
Joseph Marley – born March 12, 1991 in Kingston-grew up surrounded by music. At an early age Joseph performed onstage with his dad Ziggy and uncles Ziggy and Cedella all four during the group’s concerts. From a young age he followed in his family’s footsteps and from then on brought light to the world through his musical gifts.
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- KINGSTON, JAMAICA – JULY 9: Bob Marley relaxes with friends in front of his house at 56 Hope Road on July 9, 1979 in Kingston, Jamaica. (Photo by Charlie Steiner – Hwy 67 Revisited/Getty Images)
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- MIRAMAR, FL – JUNE 23: Jo Mersa Marley performs on stage during the Caribbean Village Festival at Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater on June 23, 2019 in Miramar, Florida. (Photo by Johnny Louis/Getty Images)
Mersa best known for his studio album “Comfortable” and single “Everlasting”, which released in 2014 and 2020 respectively. He was also a Grammy-winning musician; having won the Best Reggae Album award with his father last year for Stony Hill (the album’s artwork pictured above).
