Jesse Royal has so far released three singles, ‘Rich Forever’ ft Vybz Kartel and ‘Dirty Money’ ft Stonebwoy and ‘Natty Dread’ taken from his anticipated sophomore album Royal, out now via Easy Star Records.

The title of Jesse’s sophomore album Royal describes the quality of music he’s making but also offers a succinct definition of Jamaica’s signature beat. “Reggae is a different tone, a different feeling, a different mood. It speaks to you in different ways, it is definitely royal music,” says Jesse. Jesse adopted a new approach for creating the songs on Royal, collaborating with like-minded colleagues and just letting the creativity flow.  “We connect with a lot of artists around the world and are influenced by many different genres so in putting this album together we basically just vibed, had writing sessions via Facetime and Zoom, saw what we came up with and let that be the inspiration for where we wanted to go.” The result is 11 tracks that incorporate live instrumentation and programmed riffs, experimental and traditional sounds, all of which contribute to Jesse’s most impressive body of work to date.

It serves as a reminder of the internal strength and mental fortitude human beings possess, which prepares them for success in a society designed for their failure. Not just a musician, Jesse Royal is a father, a community activist, a thought leader, and a global citizen guided by his spirituality and sense of righteousness.

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