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Two-time GRAMMY® Award nominated songwriter and musician  Skip Marley returns with a brand new single titled  'Jane' featuring Nigerian-based Afropop sensation  Ayra Starr. Listen   HERE . An irresistible end-of-summer jam, 'Jane'  was produced by Rykeyz   (who also produced Skip 's #1 single 'Slow Down' with H.E.R., as well as hit songs by Jessie Reyez, Ari Lennox, Demi Lovato, and Rick Ross, among others) . Recorded in Miami, the single comes with an official music video directed by  Mid Jordan, featuring both Marley and Starr. Watch the official music video for  'Jane' Featuring Ayra Starr   HERE . Speaking on his latest single, Marley shares: "' Jane' is really about finding that thing in your life to keep you balanced and free from stress. It was a good common ground for Ayra and I to instantly connect and set the vibe."         Currently,  Skip Marley is on his North American festival tour including headlining slo

Groundbreaking, global trailblazer and visionary M.I.A. delivers yet another thought-provoking track, titled 'Popular,' out today, along with an official music video, featuring influencer-bot-in-training M.A.I. Watch   HERE .       'Popular'  follows  ' The One'   which was released in May and comes ahead of her highly anticipated full length studio album ' MATA'  which will see its global release via  Island Records.  This new body of work, recorded in London, Los Angeles, Italy, Bali, Jakarta, and St Vincent, signifies   a compelling new era for the multi-talented artist and activist ,  who remains one of the most captivating and innovative creators of a generation. More details to be revealed soon.     Undoubtedly, one of the most important and potent multi-medium artists of this millennium,  M.I.A.'s  career spans 5 studio albums, international performances, multiple sold-out world tours, GRAMMY® and Academy Award recognition, while continuously