NEW YORK – On Sunday, May 2, 2010 Julian “Ju Ju” Marley picked up the award for ‘Best Album of the Year’ for his third studio album entitled Awake at the International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA) ceremony in New York City.
Marley’s IRAWMA Award comes on the heels of a Grammy Nomination for Awake in the category of ‘Best Reggae Album’. Co-produced with his brothers Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and Stephen Marley, Awake was released on April 28, 2009 on Ghetto Youths / Universal Records.
“Ju Ju” Marley responds, “I give thanks for this Blessing to Jah the Almighty, all of the supporting fans and the IRAWMA staff.”
Since 2009, Julian Marley and his band The Uprising have spanned the globe in support of Awake. Having just finished a major North American, Caribbean and European leg, Julian has extended his Awake world tour with The Uprising to include performance dates in Brazil, the U.K. and Europe throughout the summer of 2010.
Julian Marley
Photo by: Fikisha Cumbo
Born in London in 1975, Julian Marley has been blessed both by the great talent and legacy of his father Bob Marley and by the unique perspective that comes with an upbringing in a multicultural community. Having been exposed to music all his life, Julian Marley has become a skillful veteran performer, producer and songwriter with numerous successful international tours and albums under his belt. Known for his remarkable stage presence, “Ju Ju” Marley’s live performance echoes the sonic fusion captured on Awake. Backed by his band The Uprising, Julian Marley’s live set has been described as “captivating” by critics and fans alike.
