Jesse Royal Lily of Da Valley
Jesse Royal released his second single "Generation" featuring Jo Mersa Marley on August 18th from his debut album Lily of Da Valley. This came hot on the heels of Royal's first single "Always Be Around" which had Mass Appeal hailing "Jesse Royal's voice rang out loud and clear as a modern-day descendant of reggae's finest" and The Huffington Post stating "Always Be Around has it all: lyrical hooks, infectious melody, wonderful harmonics and Royal's lilting voice. Jesse Royal's full-length debut marks a massive leap forward for an artist who has emerged as one of his generation's most influential reggae artist from mixtapes and singles alone. An album built to withstand the test of time, avoiding empty hype and providing heavy substance, Lily of Da Valley is !
"The production, the artwork, the voice. All a poignant masterpiece that is Jesse Royal's debut album Lily of The Valley" - Kingston to LA
"Lily Of Da Valley is certainly an inspiring collection of artistic and musical expression, and contributes to the ongoing legacy of Jamaican reggae music." - Black Grooves
"In case anyone was concerned that roots reggae is disappearing as dancehall takes over the world, Jesse Royal is a reassuring presence that it's still going strong." - Afropop
"On the new album Lily of Da Valley, Jesse Royal shows that he can give healthy doses of both catchy melodies and thought-provoking lyrics." - AXS
