Samory I – Strength (2023) Album

Label: Easy Star Records | Overstand Entertainment
Release date: 11/17/2023

SAMORY I’S NEW ALBUM STRENGTH IS NOW AVAILABLE

Over the past year, Samory I has teased us with singles from his forthcoming LP including “Blood In The Streets,” “Crown,” and “Wrath,” featuring 2023 Grammy award-winner Kabaka Pyramid and dancehall legend Capleton. Now the full album will further cement Samory I as one of the most important songwriters coming out of the current Jamaican scene. Strength is produced solely by prolific reggae producer Winta James (Protoje, Chronixx, Damian Marley) and also features guest appearances by heavyweights Lila Iké, Jesse Royal, and Mortimer.

The tracks released thus far have garnered key radio play and global attention. Tastemakers like Sir David Rodigan of BBC1 have cited Samory I as one of only a small handful of current Jamaican artists carrying reggae forward at the moment. The singer is also currently gracing the cover of three European magazines –UK’s essential black monthly Echoes, Germany’s reggae publication RIDDIM (alongside fellow Jamaican artist Mortimer), and France’s quarterly Reggae Vibes. As John Masouri from Echoes puts it,“Samory I is one of the most important artists of this present era. He’s a Jamaican roots man who holds fast to the Rastafari faith and makes records which are rarely less than essential.”

Samory I says the LP “represents the struggles I’ve overcome, both mentally and physically, and is also a representation of my son, who is my driving force behind this album.” Reflecting this sentiment, the album’s cover is a beautiful black and white photo, shot by renowned director/photographer Yannick Reid, of Samory I embracing his son.

Also available with the vinyl edition of Strength is a limited t-shirt design that can only be purchased during the presale.

1. Outside (feat. Lila Iké)
2. Crown
3. Blood In The Streets
4. Continent (feat. Jesse Royal)
5. My Son
6. Wrath (feat. Kabaka Pyramid & Capleton)
7. Ocean
8. Stormy Nights
9. History Of Violence (feat. Mortimer)
10. Jah Love
11. Harvest