Marcia Griffiths, a pioneer in the male-dominated reggae genre, rose to fame in the 1960s with hits like "Feel Like Jumping" and collaborations with artists such as Bob Andy. In the 1980s, she embraced electronic-based sounds and scored a major hit with "Electric Boogie," inspiring the popular dance the Electric Slide. Griffiths' versatile career saw her collaborating with a range of artists, including Shaggy and Buju Banton, and she remained relevant into the 21st century with albums like True Love and Shining Time. In 2019, she released Timeless, a tribute to the music of Studio One, showcasing her enduring influence in reggae.

Born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1949, Marcia Griffiths began her musical journey at a young age, eventually signing with Studio One and achieving success with chart-topping singles like "Truly" and "Melody Life." She later joined Bob Marley's I-Threes, becoming an integral part of the Wailers until Marley's passing. Griffiths' career continued with solo albums like Naturally and Steppin', and her hit "Electric Boogie" gained popularity in the U.S. in the late '80s. Throughout the decades, she maintained a prolific recording and touring schedule, collaborating with a diverse range of artists and earning accolades such as the Order of Distinction from the Jamaican government.