Carrying the iconic last name of Marley undoubtedly comes as a badge of honor that must be upheld not only in mental philosophy but in music legacy. The latter is an endeavor that GRAMMY nominated Julian Marley takes seriously with pride and humility.
Nearly a decade since his last studio album, the multi-talented accomplished musician and vocalist recently announced the January 25th release date of his fourth full length-album “As I Am”.
Since the divulgence, fans and music lovers have been gifted with instant racks via pre-releases and exciting visuals to keep their musical appetite satisfied in anticipation of the 17 tracks journey.
Ahead of it’s 1/25/19 worldwide release, on Thursday, January 24th, Billboard will give an exclusive stream of the entire album and the “Hey Jack” exclusive video premiere !
The fraternal Marley collaborations continue with the production on Julian’s new album As I Am, produced by Julian along with Stephen and Damian at their respective Lions Den and Uncle Ds studios in Miami.
A joint release between the Marley family’s Ghetto Youths International imprint and digital distributor Zojak World Wide, As I Am is Julian’s first album since his Grammy nominated Awake, released in 2009.
“In the time between those two albums, I didn’t release as much music as I would have liked to, and I wouldn’t want to take a break like that again but that’s how it goes in the journey of life,” Julian explained.
“We are very much into the writing and development of the music, so here we are with a new project. Some of the songs I wrote a few years back and we just put music to them maybe a few months ago.”
Following Julian Marley recent family reunion alongside his brothers Ziggy, Stephen, Ky-mani, and Damian Marley at the Welcome to Jamrock Cruise, renowned journalist Pat Meschino had the opportunity to talk with the reggae star and get one on one insight on the album’s inspiration.
The story will be told on Billboard website paired with it’s exclusive stream premiering at noon easter time.
A Ghetto Youths International & Zojak World Wide release paired with esteemed executive producers, and producers Julian Marley, Damian Marley & Stephen Marley and executive producers Aaron Mahlfeldt & Zoe Espitia, “As I Am” features collaborations with GRAMMY-winner and 5 times nominated Shaggy, winner Beenie Man among a host of other impressive artists
WATCH JULIAN MARLEY “ARE YOU THE ONE” NEW MUSIC VIDEO JANUARY 2019 FROM “AS I AM” STUDIO ALBUM
“The title means exactly what it says, ‘As I Am’. Each song is an expression from within, each feel represents who I am. I was inspired by GOD -life- love – family- people and the social issues we live in today and from ever since.
Music is to gather the people under the umbrella of love and the love is in the music.” the GRAMMY nominated artist further related “Time is the master, we’re always working on music even though you don’t hear it. Music is a feeling and we don’t rush it.
The public can expect something that’s not out there, a unique album tailored cut to uplift charge up and feel good.” – Julian Marley
“As I Am” album official digital release date is January 25th, 2019
STREAM JULIAN MARLEY “AS I AM” NEW STUDIO ALBUM 2019
