Chart topping Jamaican reggae star Jesse Royal takes time out from his US tour to discuss new album 'Royal', out now on Easy Star records.
He discusses -
celebrating international reggae day and his inspirations,
3 most important albums growing up
3 words to describe the album
his Maroon ancestors escaping slavery
Rastafarian influence on his music and mind set
musical growth following previous album 'Lily of da Valley'
the valued relationship with Easy Star Records
collaborating with Vybz Kartel on 'Rich Forever', Stonebwoy on 'Dirty Money'
admiration for UK artists like Little Simz, Skepta, Stormzy
plans to perform and record in London
revival of the roots reggae sound
respecting the work of his elders
working on his next album
14 окт 2024
