Julian “JuJu” Ricardo Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, was born June 4, 1975, in London, England.  He demonstrated an uncanny musical ability at an early age, from strumming a toy guitar as an infant to recording his first demo tape at age five inside his father’s Tuff Gong Studio in Kingston, Jamaica. With the 1989 release of the righteous-themed “Uprising,” his first self-penned single, the positive musical path was laid out for this young Marley.  Subsequently he formed The Uprising, a roots-reggae band comprised of young players and veteran musicians.  A new decade brought new projects.  In 2003, Julian released his second CD, Time and Place, that also featured brothers Ziggy and Rohan Marley.  The April 2009 release of Awake is a call for everyone – youths and elders – to awaken to life’s joy and rewards and to live positive.  The roots-reggae sound that Julian Marley has distinctly made his own is supported by the street-energy infusion of hip-hop, bubbling dancehall, and a smooth combination of R&B and reggae.   The first single, “Boom Draw,” an easy roots-dancehall tune that will surely have fans moving to its rock solid rhythm.  Awake is produced by Julian Marley, along with Stephen and Damian Marley. 

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