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Vevo announces Skip Marley as the next artist in their Ctrl. At Home series with a performance of “Make Me Feel” premiering today. Vevo’s Ctrl series highlights the work of hard-hitting, cutting-edge musicians making an impact in today’s music scene – both emerging and established. These artists demand attention, and Vevo’s Ctrl shines a deserving spotlight. Skip Marley’s performance follows sessions from Rick Ross, Common, Rapsody, Fat Joe, Jeezy, Jadakiss, Fabolous, A$AP Ferg and more.
The maternal grandson of Bob Marley, Skip Marley is part of the legendary reggae family that also includes his mother Cedella and uncles Ziggy, Stephen, and Damian Marley, yet his own sound adds touches of contemporary pop, rap, and rock forms. He first rose to prominence after featuring on Katy Perry’s 2017 hit, “Chained to the Rhythm,” which he followed over the next few years with several singles of his own.
Born in Kingston, Jamaica and raised in Miami, Florida, Skip is a self-taught musician and first performed at the age of 15, when uncle Stephen prompted him to sing the chorus of “One Love” on-stage. In 2016, Skip debuted on the family’s Island-distributed Tuff Gong label with the ballad “Cry to Me.” His breakout year was 2017. After he signed with Island Records proper, he debuted on the label that February with the dramatic, pop-oriented anthem “Lions.” A week later, Katy Perry released “Chained to the Rhythm,” a collaboration with Skip, and the two performed it at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. The single quickly became a Top Ten pop hit in several countries. Rather than rush into making an album, Skip chose the singles route and spent the next three years developing his sound with dynamic tracks like “Calm Down” and “Refugee,” as well as 2019 collaborations with his uncle Damien (“That’s Not True”) and H.E.R. (“Slow Down”). After a 2020 single, “No Love,” he enlisted Rick Ross and Ari Lennox for the track “Make Me Feel.”
“Make Me Feel” isnow streaming on all platforms. Keep up with exclusive content from artists all over the world on YouTube.com/Vevo.
