Julian Marley, Antaeus - Colors Of Royal (2023) [Hi-Res]

Like his father, reggae pioneer Bob Marley, and several of his siblings before him, Julian Marley pursued the life of a musician, becoming a fixture in the reggae world as a singer, songwriter, producer, and collaborator. Proficient on a number of instruments from a young age, Julian worked with brothers Stephen, Damian, and Ky-Mani Marley as part of the Ghetto Youth Crew before releasing his own solo debut, Lion in the Morning, in 1996. Touring globally both with his backing band, the Uprising, and as part of various other Marley family-related projects, Julian's solo career reached a new level with 2009's critically acclaimed Awake, which earned a Grammy nomination. A devout Rastafarian, his songs promote themes of goodwill, spirituality, and social justice.

Julian ‘JuJu’ Marley’s newest album, Colors of Royal, which officially arrives today via Monom Records/Digital Minds, is a whole mood, a vibe and a feeling. Or, as Gen Zers would say complimentarily, “It is giving”.

Positioned as “an exciting departure from Julian Marley’s previous roots in reggae albums” Colors of Royal sees the son of the Reggae King in a collaborative, envelope-pushing mode, while “staying true” to reggae music. He gives songs that provoke thought in some instances, but the overriding theme could simply be: Be happy.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Julian Marley - Jah Sees Them (2:42)
1.02 - Julian Marley - Robbed (2:45)
1.03 - Julian Marley - Inna Mood (2:32)
1.04 - Julian Marley - Made For Your Love (2:37)
1.05 - Julian Marley - Roll (2:56)
1.06 - Julian Marley - The Tide is High (3:26)
1.07 - Julian Marley - Roll (Rodando Mr Sonic Remix) (2:46)
1.08 - Julian Marley - The Tide Is High (Pantagono Remix) (3:05)