Two-time Grammy-nominated artist Julian “JuJu” Marley is breaking free from convention with his long-awaited album Colors of Royal, a collaboration project with producer Alexx Antaeus (Earth, Wind & Fire, Rolling Stones,Yaksta), out now on all streaming platforms via Monom Records / Digital Minds.
The 8-track collection, which features production work from Alexx Antaeus, Notnice (Popcaan, Spice, Vybz Kartel), Mr. Sonic (Santana, Ricky Martin, Jon Secada), Sean Alaric (Teyana Taylor, Koffee, Protoje), and Prince Productions (Waka Flocka Flame, French Montana, Kid Ink), boasts four new songs, as well as the previously released singles “The Tide Is High” and “Roll,” plus brand new remixes of both.
LISTEN TO JULIAN MARLEY “COLORS OF ROYAL”
An official video for the hypnotic single “Inna Mood”premiered today on all platforms. Directed byDamaniac Visualz,the sultry new video findsJulian performing the song at an intimate gathering on the sands ofWickie Wackie Beach inBull Bay, Jamaica.As the sun goes down and the bonfires and ganja blaze up, beautifulCaribbean queensmove their waist to the track’s intoxicating rhythm while Jujunarrates the sexy scene:
She in the mood, Mek we move She a move, Me a move Under me herbs and me vital juice yah
WATCH JULIAN MARLEY “INNA MOOD” OFFICIAL VIDEO
Colors of Royal is an exciting departure from Julian Marley’s previous roots reggae offerings, and showcases his versatility as an artist. The album is a testament to the power of collaboration, as Marley and Antaeus have blended their unique styles and influences to create something extraordinary.
Colors of Royal showcases a kaleidoscope of sounds and invites listeners to both think about the state of our world today and, at the same time, appreciate and enjoy life.
“This album is all about artistic freedom and exploration,” says Julian. “We wanted to create something that was both true to reggae music and also pushed the envelope, and I think we’ve achieved that with Colors of Royal. It’s a journey through sound and color, and we can’t wait for people to experience it.”
Colors of Royal track by track description by Julian Marley:
1. Jah Sees Them
We open the album with the song “Jah Sees Them” produced by Antaeus and Sean Alaric, a Grammy winner, who has produced for Koffee, Teyana Taylor, Jesse Royal and Protoje. The song’s overall message is that Jah is always watching, and those who engage in deceitful or harmful actions will eventually face the consequences. Like we say in Jamaica, “Jah nah sleep.” The song also highlights the destructive actions of those in power, such as feeding wars, building walls, and deceiving the people.
2. Robbed
Next comes “Robbed” produced by Antaeus and Billboard-charting Notnice, whose credits include Vybz Kartel, Spice, Popcaan and more. This song asks you to “Open your eyes…’ to the injustices and lies in society. “What is a king without a kingdom, what is knowledge without wisdom” suggests that power and knowledge are meaningless without moral and ethical values. The lines “Watch the media as they’re feeding ya, whatever brings more views, Medication cause the sickness that’s killing most of you” suggests that the media and pharmaceutical industries are complicit in perpetuating lies and causing harm to people’s health and well-being.
3. Inna Mood
“Inna Mood” is a girl song. It’s about love and the confidence that she will be my baby. The song’s upbeat rhythm and repeated lines create a sense of joy and celebration around the theme of love and attraction. It was produced by Antaeus and Prince Productions, who has also produced for The Game, Waka Flaka, French Montana, Kid Ink, Chris Brown and Gucci Mane. The video was filmed at Wicki Wacki Beach in Jamaica.
