YG Marley’s breakout single “Praise Jah in the Moonlight” has surpassed 7 million units sold worldwide, according to chart data, marking a major global milestone for the young reggae artist.
The track’s rise began in late 2023, when Marley performed the song during Lauryn Hill’s tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of her landmark album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Clips from those performances quickly went viral on TikTok, helping to build momentum ahead of its official release.
Marley released “Praise Jah in the Moonlight” on December 27, 2023, as his debut single. It rapidly became a streaming hit, reaching No. 1 on Spotify’s U.S. and Global Viral 50 charts. The song’s success coincided with heightened global attention on the Marley legacy following the release of the biographical film Bob Marley: One Love.
In 2024, the track continued its strong international performance. It peaked at No. 1 in New Zealand, entered the Billboard Hot 100 — making Marley the sixth member of his family to do so — and reached the top 10 in both the United Kingdom and Norway.
Amid the song’s success, Marley was also announced as a featured performer at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
Beyond his breakout hit, Marley expanded his catalog in 2024. In March, he appeared on streamer Adin Ross’ Kick platform. In May, he released the single “Survival,” which samples his grandfather Bob Marley’s 1979 track “Ambush in the Night.” That same month, he performed the song alongside his mother on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. A follow-up version, “Survival (Version),” featuring Hill, was released on July 19, 2024.
Marley later appeared on “Never Let You Go” from Chlöe Bailey’s album Trouble in Paradise and, in October 2024, collaborated with Nigerian star Davido on the single “Awuke.”
Born Joshua Omaru Marley on December 5, 2001, in Beverly Hills, California, he is the son of Hill and Rohan Marley, continuing the legacy of one of reggae’s most influential families.
