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January 07, 2010
Julian Marley grabs Grammy nom for Awake
Reggae artiste Julian Marley has been nominated for a prestigious Grammy Award in the Best Reggae Album category for his third studio record entitled, Awake.
The Ghetto Youths/Universal release hit streets on April 28, 2009 and was co-produced by Julian and his brothers Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and Stephen Marley. Julian “Ju Ju” Marley drew inspiration for Awake from the spirit of Cedella Marley Booker, his grandmother (and Bob Marley’s mother), who passed away in 2008. The gifted singer-songwriter is in the running for the coveted award along-side Stephen Marley, Buju Banton, Gregory Issacs and Sean Paul.
Julian notes, “I am honoured by the recognition and feel Blessed that Awake has made such a bright impression on the Recording Academy.”
Recorded at the Lion’s Den in Miami, Florida, and Tuff Gong in Kingston, Jamaica, the music presented throughout Awake is rife with the inspiration of all the family members who have come before.
The album features collaborations with brothers Stephen Marley on Little too Late and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley on Violence in the Street and rapper Mr. Cheeks on Oh Girl.
Born in London in 1975, Julian Marley is a skillful veteran performer, producer and songwriter with numerous successful international tours and albums under his belt.
In 2009, Julian Marley and The Uprising spanned the globe in support of Awake. Having just finished a major European leg, Julian has extended his tour to include 2010 performance dates in Europe and in the United States beginning with co-headlining the 2010 Raggamuffin Music Festival in Australia.
The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards will be broadcast live from the STAPLES Centre in Los Angeles on the CBS network beginning at 8:00 pm (ET) on Sunday, January 31.