'Jr. Gong' Marley #1 in Canada & New York - Confirmed for Irie Jamboree 2k5

By Jamboree 2k5 press release Posted: Aug 20, 2005 15:32 UTC

NEW YORK, NY - Reggae sensation Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley is not just doing well on the charts in the US but he is making stride in Toronto and England as well.

Marley’s controversial single “Welcome to Jamrock,” is the top single on the Reggae Mania Top 10 charts, compiled weekly by Ron Nelson of CKLN 88.1fm in Toronto. The song is ahead of ‘Telephone Ting’ by Kip Rich, ‘Ride This’ by Buju Banton, ‘Footprints’ by TOK and ‘Good Over Evil’ by Sizzla.

In the US, Marley continues to create mayhem with ‘Welcome To Jamroc’ which is #1 on the Weekly Star Top Ten Chart for the past 10 weeks. On the NY Reggae Top 30 chart, “Welcome To Jamroc” has spent over 15 weeks at the top spot. On the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks Chart, ‘Welcome To Jamroc’ debuted at #70 and is currently listed at the number #23 position.

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