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THE CANNABIS BRAND, MARLEY NATURAL, RAISES GLOBAL CONCERNS!

Robert Marley— By Shereita Grizzle– “He’s smiling at what’s really happening right now.” Those were the words of Cedella Marley, daughter of the late reggae legend Bob Marley as she spoke on the family’s decision to make Marley the face of the world’s first global cannabis brand.  But ever since the announcement was made a couple of weeks ago, there have been several persons whose smile has been turned upside-down by the decision. Just over two weeks ago, Privateer Holdings, a Seattle-based company, broke news of a partnership with the Marley family that will see them using the late icon’s name to market its brand of cannabis products. Under the moniker Marley Natural, Privateer Holdings will sell premium cannabis products, including cannabis and hemp-infused lotions and balms as well as handcrafted accessories. This move has not gone down well with … Read entire article »

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BOB MARLEY TO BECOME INTERNATIONAL MARIJUANA BRAND!

BOB MARLEY TO BECOME INTERNATIONAL MARIJUANA BRAND!

By Erik Sherman— APBob Marley’s name is becoming a brand for marijuana. For decades, Bob Marley has been synonymous reggae music, the Rastafari religion — and marijuana. The musician reportedly smoked a pound a week as part of his religious practice, according to High Times, and advocated its legalization in the 1970s. Now his name and image will be even more intertwined with the substance, as Marley’s family has licensed his name and image to the first international commercial marijuana brand, according … Read entire article »

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THE SEARCH IS ON FOR A “YOUNG BOB MARLEY” FOR UPCOMING MUSICAL!

THE SEARCH IS ON FOR A “YOUNG BOB MARLEY” FOR UPCOMING MUSICAL!

Cedella Marley— By Shereita Grizzle– The race is on to find a suitable actor to be cast as Bob Marley for an upcoming musical in Baltimore. According to online reports, the new musical is set to open in May 2015 and will feature a number of the late reggae legend’s works, including songs from his albums Exodus, Kaya, and Rastaman Vibration.  The new musical was made possible through an agreement with Blue Mountain Music and Tuff Gong Pictures in Jamaica. Written and directed by British-born playwright/actor/director, Kwame Kwei-Armah, the … Read entire article »

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WARNER MUSIC GROUP SIGNS LICENSING DEAL WITH LEGENDARY LABEL TUFF GONG INTERNATIONAL!

WARNER MUSIC GROUP SIGNS LICENSING DEAL WITH LEGENDARY LABEL TUFF GONG INTERNATIONAL!

Warner Music Group (WMG) and Tuff Gong International Caribbean Distributors, part of the legendary Marley stable of corporations, announced an exclusive licensing agreement under which Tuff Gong will distribute Warner’s world-class releases throughout the Caribbean islands. Effective immediately the deal covers both new and catalog releases, as well as local synch, licensing and live performance rights. Through the license Tuff Gong will distribute the albums of some of today’s top artists including Wiz Khalifa, Bruno Mars, … Read entire article »

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USAIN BOLT TO WEAR BOB MARLEY-INSPIRED PUMA GEARS FOR LONDON OLYMPICS!

USAIN BOLT TO WEAR BOB MARLEY-INSPIRED PUMA GEARS FOR LONDON OLYMPICS!

Bolt plans to shock the world with record-breaking performance in London   Usain Bolt is aiming to wow the world with his performances at the Olympics. Bolt got back into the groove on Thursday night with victory in the Rome Diamond League 100metres in 9.76 seconds, the fastest time in the world this year. It was his fourth fastest time ever, with the previous three all world records. Sharp: Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt wearing the 2012 Jamaican Olympic kit with … Read entire article »

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