Marley, the youngest son of late reggae legend BOB MARLEY, also shared the Songwriter of The Year award for co-writing crossover hit WELCOME TO JAMROCK with brother STEPHEN.

Caribbean favourite ALTON ELLIS and reggae veteran EDDY GRANT were handed Hall of Fame honours at the Apollo Theater prize-giving.

Other winners included Hasidic rap-reggae star MATISYAHU (Best New Entertainer), MARCIA GRIFFITHS (Best Female Vocalist) and reggaeton sensation DADDY YANKEE (Best Reggaeton Entertainer).