Grammy Award winning artist Ziggy Marley will be releasing his self-titled sixth studio album later this month, after recording and producing the record in Los Angeles.
Ziggy Marley
Marking his first new release in two years, the material on the new LP is "all connected, and it opened up the scope", according to Ziggy himself.
As a continuation of the ideology and philosophy presented on 2014 record 'Fly Rasta', he explains: "I learned so much during that process. Now, I'm taking this mindset and fulfilling a larger dream. I learned how to be more free and not to hesitate when it comes to exploring musical ideas. There's a big difference lyrically.
"With my new record, I wanted to address my feelings about what's happening outside of myself and in the world, how I see what I see, and solutions I have in mind. It's very confident and direct. My fingerprint is on it more deeply. The world needs this message."
Chatting more about the album, he adds: "This album is about the struggles of humanity. I'm not singing about my own struggle but that of the human family - which I feel a strong connection to. I found myself emotionally and consciously affected by the plight of our species in general. We're all family. We can't let ego be the driver; truth has to be the driver. We have to help each other."
Two tracks from the album were recently premiered on a new episode of CBS hit series Hawaii 5-0, whilst Ziggy also made his acting debut in the same episode in the recurring role of character Bones.
'Ziggy Marley' is officially released on May 20 via Tuff Gong Worldwide.
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