The 9 Mile Music Festival began in 1993 as a brain-child and testament of love for Cedella Marley Booker in memoriam of her son, Bob Marley. Formerly known as Marley Fest and The Caribbean Music Festival, the event has been renamed for the village of his birth, the place that lies at the heart of the family. This year is hosted by Lance-O of Kulcha Shok Muzik and features Julian Marley, DMX, Capleton, Sizzla, Charly Black, Kreesha Turner, and more to be announced.