"YG Marley Makes Billboard Hot 100 Debut with Reggae Hit"

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"YG Marley Makes Billboard Hot 100 Debut with Reggae Hit"
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YG Marley's debut single "Praise Jah In The Moonlight" becomes the first reggae song to enter the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 7 years, featuring a vocal sample from his grandfather Bob Marley's song "Crisis" and co-written by his mother, Lauryn Hill. The song debuted at No. 74 and marks the sixth Marley family member to enter the chart. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports Olivia 'Babsy' Grange expressed no surprise at YG Marley's achievement, given the family's legacy in reggae music. The song has also achieved success on other international charts and streaming platforms. Lloyd Laing, a music expert, highlighted the Marley family's consistent success and anticipates their continued influence in the music industry.

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