One Love as Bob Marley movie-inspired album wins Grammy

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Published:Sunday | February 2, 2025 | 7:08 PM

 One Love', poses with Marley's son Ziggy at the premiere of the film, on February 6,  2024 in Los Angeles.

Kingsley Ben-Adir (left) the star of 'Bob Marley: One Love', poses with Marley's son Ziggy at the premiere of the film, on February 6, 2024 in Los Angeles.

 One Love Music Inspired by the Film (2024)'

The album cover of 'Bob Marley: One Love Music Inspired by the Film (2024)'

Bob Marley: One Love - Music Inspired By The Film (Deluxe) — Various Artistes is the winner in the Best Reggae Album category at the 67th Grammy Awards. The announcement was made a short while ago.

The 10-track album contains music from Bloody Civilian, Skip Marley, Daniel Caesar, Kacey Musgraves, Wizkid, Jessie Reyez, Leon Bridges, Farruko, Mystic Marley and Shenseea.

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The albums which were nominated for 'Best Reggae Album' at the 2025 Grammy Awards are:

Take It Easy — Collie Buddz; Party With Me — Vybz Kartel; Never Gets Late Here — Shenseea; Bob Marley: One Love - Music Inspired By The Film (Deluxe) — Various Artistes; and Evolution — The Wailers.

Over on Bobmarley.com, it was noted that to celebrate the movie Bob Marley: One Love, Island Records and Tuff Gong released Bob Marley: One Love (Music Inspired by the Film), a brand new album of covers of Bob Marley hits by contemporary artistes.

"The Marley family had a hand in choosing and approving all selections for this release. This under­scores the strong, enduring six-decade relationship with Island Records, the Marley family, and Jamaica, elements which are reflected in the movie as well," the site said.

This year, Bob Marley would have celebrated his 80th birthday on February 6.

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