Tarrus Riley
Reggae
The next Tarrus Riley concert is scheduled for Monday, May 26, 2025 at Brockwell Park Miniature Railway in London, United Kingdom. See all 3 upcoming concerts
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About Tarrus Riley
Artist Biography
The son of reggae legend Jimmy Riley, singer Tarrus Riley has upheld his family legacy by becoming one of Jamaica’s boldest performers.
∙ Challenges, Riley’s 2004 debut album, was produced by the legendary Jamaican sax player Dean Fraser.
∙ He was awarded 2007 Artiste Of The Year by Jamaican Observer for his 2006 album, Parables.
∙ “Start a New,” his 2009 single about a woman leaving an abusive relationship, inspired his anti-domestic violence campaign, performing at schools and talking with children about the issue.
∙ A long-time student of political activist Marcus Garvey’s works, Riley won the 2011 Marcus Garvey Award for his contribution to “the tradition of teaching and inspiring through music.”
∙ His 2014 collaboration with Dean Fraser, Love Situation, which he describes as “a true tribute to the rocksteady era,” gave him his first No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Reggae Albums chart.
∙ Along with Ellie Goulding, Riley featured on Major Lazer’s 2015 single “Powerful,” which became his first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100.
Hometown
Bronx, NY, United States
Genre
Reggae
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