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Biography
Multiple issues|cleanup =July 2010|unreferenced =July 2010Infobox musical artist | name = Morgan Heritage| image =| caption = Reggae| image_size =| background = group_or_band| alias =| origin = Brooklyn, New York | genre = Reggae | years_active = 1994 –present| label = VP Records | associated_acts =| website = http://www.morganheritagemusic.com Official Website| current_members = Peetah Morgan Una Morgan Roy "Gramps" Morgan Nakhamyah "Lukes" Morgan Memmalatel "Mr. Mojo" Morgan| past_members = Morgan Heritage is a reggae band formed in 1994 by five children of reggae artist Denroy Morgan , namely 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.
Career
Morgan Heritage formed in 1994 made their first appearance at Reggae Sunsplash in Jamaica . They were subsequently signed by Music Corporation of America|MCA and released their debut album Miracles the same year. They have since criticized Miracles album as being overly pop music|pop -influenced.Citation needed|date=October 2009 After the release of Miracles , the family moved to Denroy's homeland of Jamaica. In this period, three family members left the group. Once in Jamaica, Morgan Heritage began working with famed reggae producers Robert Dixon (musician)|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 ''Don't 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".
They have worked with many of the top reggae bands and Deejaying|DJs of today including Capleton , Junior Kelly , Luciano (singer)|Luciano , Gentleman (musician)|Gentleman and Beres Hammond .
Band members
Peetah Morgan (b. 1977; lead vocals)
Una Morgan (b. 1973; vocals/keyboards)
Roy "Gramps" Morgan (b. 1976; vocals/keyboards)
Nakamyah "Lukes" Morgan (b. 1977; rhythm guitar)
Memmalatel "Mr. Mojo" Morgan (b. 1981; percussion)
Videos
Let's Make Up
Don't Haffi Dread
I'll Do Anything For You (Rebirth) (with Denroy Morgan)
Saddle Up (LMS + Morgan Heritage)
U've Got Me
Tell Me How Come
Faithful
Morgan Heritage Family & Friends - Liberation Riddim
Raid Rootz Dance
Nothing to Smile About
Albums
Miracles (1994)
Protect Us Jah (1997)
One Calling (1998)
''Don't 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 (Morgan Heritage album)|Full Circle (2005)
Live - Another Rockaz Moment (2006)
Misson In Progress (2008)
Journey Thus Far - Best of (2009)
Related acts
LMS
There is a sibling band called LMS (composed of other Morgan siblings) which is more hip-hop influenced. LMS often tours with Morgan Heritage.
Gramps Morgan
Roy "Gramps Morgan" released his debut album as a solo artist. The album entitled Two Sides of My Heart , earned him numerous nominations.
In 2009, he was also featured in the India.Arie song "Therapy".
Jemere Morgan which is the son of Roy "Gramps Morgan" Released his First single "First Kiss" on August 28, 2011 which is available on iTunes now on his dad record label Dada Son Entertainment. Recently touring in Europe with Peetah Morgan and Gramps Morgan and was the opening act each night.
more news to come
External links
http://www.morganheritagemusic.com - Official Website
http://www.vprecords.com - Record Label
http://www.wlatalent.com/roster/morgan_heritage/artistprofile.htm Morgan Heritage at http://www.wlatalent.com/ Wenig-Lamonica Associates - Booking Agent
