There are two genres where tweens can get famous despite not being old enough to drive or drink: grime and reggae. So many of today’s hottest grime producers are between the ages of 14-19 (is it any wonder Wiley felt like it was time to retire after a decade in the scene?) and plenty of reggae artists grow up in a household with studio access and are producing hits by the time they are hittin double digits. Many reggae fans remember a toddler Stephen Marley dancing on the side of the stage during Bob Marley concerts, Stephen McGregor has been producing tunes since the age of 5 and being featured in magazines across the globe when he was 15-17 years old. So, it’s clear that genius is recognized and appreciated at any age in these musical cultures. Therefore it should not be much of a surprise when people hear about the up and coming Jamaican sensation known as Javaughn. The 14-year old is also called Javaughn Genius because of his child prodigy talents in reggae music.
Damian Marley Produces Superstar, Javaughn Opens For Stephen Marley
He began singing in the Sensation Band at the tender age of four and quickly became a superstar on the island. He displayed undeniable talent as a roots and culture singer and began being booked for some of Jamaica’s biggest annual concerts. Javaughn has just completed a 10-track album, produced by Damian Marley, titled SuperStar and is about to embark on a short tour where he will be opening some of Stephen Marley’s shows.
SuperStar will be released on Tuff Gong Records November 20th. You can listen to two songs from the upcoming album on his my$pace page. The young prodigy has big plans for the future. His my$pace page declares:
In five years, he sees himself walking to a podium, and collecting his own Grammy award, then entering production afterwards. He has used his own words as a guide in life: “You can make it as long as you have talent. You will have producers looking out for them, so just try.”
Javaughn Opening for Stephen Marley On Tour
Friday, Oct 5 Las Vegas, NV Hard Rock Hotel Outdoor Pool
Friday, Oct 12 Flairburn, GA Bouckaert Farm Echo Fest
Saturday, Oct 13 Melbourne, FL Clemente Center
Sunday, Oct 14 Jacksonville, FL Freebird Live
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