Which Jamaican artist is featured on Bruno Mars's song 'Liquor Store Blues'?

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“Which Jamaican artist is featured on Bruno Mars's song 'Liquor Store Blues'?” The answer is Damian Marley.

“Liquor Store Blues” is a reggae-influenced song from Bruno Mars’s 2010 debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans. Damian Marley, the Jamaican singer and rapper, contributes vocals and songwriting, giving the track a clear connection to roots reggae and dub. The song was released as the album’s first promotional single on September 21, 2010.

Its lyrics describe using alcohol and other escapes to cope with pain and bad fortune, while the production combines Mars’s melodic pop style with a heavier reggae and dub atmosphere. The song was produced by the Smeezingtons and Dwayne “Supa Dups” Chin-Quee, who helped supply its distinctive rhythmic texture.

The collaboration is sometimes confused with other Jamaican artists such as Shaggy, Sean Paul, or Beenie Man, all of whom are well-known international reggae or dancehall figures. None of them is featured on this recording. Damian Marley is the youngest son of reggae legend Bob Marley, but “Liquor Store Blues” is a Bruno Mars track from his debut era, not a Bob Marley recording.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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