LOVERS PLUS.... REGGAE LOVERS.......we can stand far in the future........once we know our history Today we profile my best group.......MORGAN HERITAGE. Morgan Heritage is a reggae band formed in 1994 by five children of reggae artist Denroy Morgan, namely Peter Peetah Morgan, Una Morgan, Roy Gramps Morgan, Nakhamyah Lukes Morgan and Memmalatel Mr. Mojo Morgan. In two decades, they have had a number of successful reggae albums. Morgan Heritage formed in 1994 made their first appearance at Reggae Sunsplash in Jamaica. They were subsequently signed by MCA and released their debut album Miracles the same year. They have since criticized the Miracles album as being overly pop-influenced.[citation needed] After the release of Miracles, the family moved to Denroys homeland of Jamaica. In this period, three family members left the group. Once in Jamaica, Morgan Heritage began working with famed reggae producers Bobby Dixon and Lloyd James, resulting in the release of their critically acclaimed second album Protect Us Jah (1997), followed by One Calling (1998), and the spiritually-inclined Dont Haffi Dread (1999). They have released three compilation albums by The Morgan Heritage Family and Friends, and a live album, Live in Europe!, recorded on their 2000 tour. Following the release of their 2001 album More Teachings... Morgan Heritage toured Europe again, and they have returned several times since. Their sixth studio album, Three in One, came out in 2003. They have released two successful DVDs, Live In London and Live Over Europe 2003, and their seventh studio album Full Circle was released in 2005. Their latest album, Mission In Progress, was released on April 15, 2008. It includes the singles Faithful and Raid Rootz Dance. After several years working on solo projects, they released the single The Return in 2012, and indicated that a new album would be recorded after their 2012 European tour.[1] The album, Here Come the Kings was released by VP Records in June 2013, followed by a tour of Europe.[2] They have worked with many of the top reggae bands and DJs of today including Capleton, Junior Kelly, Luciano, Gentleman and Beres Hammond. Band members Peter Peetah Morgan - Lead vocals (1994–present) Una Morgan - keyboards, vocals (1994–present) Roy Gramps Morgan - keyboards, vocals (1994–present) Nakamyah Lukes Morgan - rhythm guitar (1994–present) Memmalatel Mr. Mojo Morgan - percussion, vocals (1994–present) Videos Lets Make Up Dont Haffi Dread Ill Do Anything For You (Rebirth) (with Denroy Morgan) Saddle Up (LMS + Morgan Heritage) Uve Got Me Tell Me How Come Faithful Morgan Heritage Family & Friends - Liberation Riddim Raid Rootz Dance Nothing to Smile About Perfect Love Song Albums Miracles (1994) Protect Us Jah (1997) One Calling (1998) Dont Haffi Dread (1999) Live In Europe! (2000) More Teachings (2001) Three In One (2003) Live In Amsterdam! (2003) Morgan Heritage Family and Friends, Vol. 1 (2004) Morgan Heritage Family and Friends, Vol. 2 (2005) Morgan Heritage Family and Friends, Vol. 3 (2005) Full Circle (2005) Live - Another Rockaz Moment (2006) Mission In Progress (2008) Journey Thus Far - Best of (2009) Here Come the KIngs (2013), VP The band members are the children of Denroy Morgan, a well-known Jamaican reggae artist. LMS There is a sibling band more hip-hop influenced called LMS. LMS often tours with Morgan Heritage. Gramps Morgan Roy Morgan known as Gramps Morgan CEO of Dada Son Entertainment is a solo act in his own right. He released his debut album as a solo artist. The album entitled Two Sides of My Heart, earned him many nominations for awards. In 2009, he was also featured in the India.Arie song Therapy. His second solo album, Reggae Music Lives, was released in 2012. Mojo Morgan In 2012 Mojo signed to Krian Music Group who will release his debut solo album in 2013. Jemere Morgan Jemere Morgan who is the son of Roy Gramps Morgan has also made a career in music[4] releasing his debut single First Kiss in August 2011 which is available on Dada Son Entertainment. Recently touring in Europe with Peetah Morgan and Gramps Morgan and was the opening act each night.and now touring with Morgan Heritage currently on their Here Come The Kings Tour Currently 2013
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