King Jammy

Rohan Marley, son of legendary musician Bob Marley, reconnects with his roots as he goes on a journey to explore the food and music of his native Jamaica.

A newly discovered treasure trove of tapes from Studio 17, or Randy's located in downtown Kingston Jamaica, is the starting point for this remarkable story about a Chinese Jamaican family who helped create the music we now know as reggae.

2006 documentary chronicling the life of Lloyd James, better known as Prince Jammy or King Jammy, a dub mixer and record producer who has had an immense impact on reggae's sonic trajectory, first with his dub-mixing and production prowess and later with his innovations in the wider utilization of digital instruments in reggae and dancehall production, almost single-handedly ushering in the modern dancehall era in the process. The film is comprised of archival footage along with interviews with King Jammy himself, as well as associated artists, production crew, and his family.