Reggae’s foundation meets its future with RASTAMAN 50, a new album celebrating the musical legacy of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. Led by Maxine Stowe, CEO & Executive Producer, Black Atlantic Sounds (BASS), the project brings together Jamaican recording artists Blvk H3ro, J Written and Dahvid Slur as The Wailers Trio, fulfilling a vision conceived by the late Bunny Wailer to preserve the vocal trio tradition while introducing its timeless music to younger audiences.
The project will be distributed digitally via VPRecords on November 13, 2026.
The album commemorates a defining chapter in reggae history. In 1976, Marley, Tosh and Wailer each released landmark solo albums that helped shape the genre’s international influence. Fifty years later, RASTAMAN 50 revisits selections from those recordings, offering contemporary interpretations of songs that helped establish reggae’s cultural and musical identity.
Under Stowe’s leadership, that vision has developed into a project centered on musical heritage and artistic collaboration. Drawing on decades of experience across the Jamaican and American music industries, she brings an understanding of the importance of preserving reggae’s history while creating opportunities for emerging talent. Through Black Atlantic Sounds, Stowe is championing an initiative that connects the genre’s pioneers with the artists carrying its influence forward.
Blvk H3ro, J Written and Dahvid Slur each bring distinct musical styles and perspectives to The Wailers Trio. Their collaboration combines the harmonies and consciousness associated with traditional roots reggae with contemporary influences, creating a sound that acknowledges the genre’s origins while reflecting the creativity of today’s Jamaican music scene.
A standout recording on the album is “Dreamland,” Bunny Wailer’s beloved solo classic, featuring lead vocals from his daughter, Cen’C Love (Ngeri Livingston). Her interpretation adds a personal dimension to the project, connecting her father’s musical contributions with the next generation. The recording serves as a tribute to his artistry and a continuation of the Livingston family’s musical heritage.
Beyond its musical significance, RASTAMAN 50 reflects the mission of Black Atlantic Sounds, an international music, cultural heritage and intellectual property enterprise rooted in Jamaica and anchored in the United States. Through projects spanning recording, storytelling and creative development, BASS works to preserve cultural legacies, advance artistic ownership and strengthen connections between Jamaican music and international audiences.
The album’s featured track, “Dreamland,” will be supported by a visualizer and a coordinated digital campaign. The Wailers Trio is also slated to perform at the Trench Town Music Festival in February
Before Bunny’s passing, Stowe envisioned a new Wailers Trio that would build on the original group’s
musical traditions without simply recreating the past. Her idea was to bring together young artists capable
of honoring the group’s legacy while contributing their own creativity to reggae’s evolving sound.
2027, during Jamaica’s annual Reggae Month celebrations. The performance will hold particular significance, returning the music to the Kingston community where the original Wailers began their journey.
With RASTAMAN 50, Maxine Stowe and The Wailers Trio are bringing to life, a vision demonstrating
how the music of reggae’s pioneers can continue to inspire new artistic expression. Rooted in history and
driven by a new generation, the project embodies a powerful message: reggae’s foundation meets its
future.
