Hailing from Virginia, recording artist, songwriter, and producer, Julian Roy is paving his way into the music industry with his promising sound. Compared to the likes of Frank Ocean and Chet Faker, Julian Roy continues to push the boundaries of music with his genre-defying music. His debut album, friends first, merges Neo-Soul, indie-pop, alternative, and R&B sounds together mixed with experimental World Beat while taking the listener on an emotional journey.
Listeners will be enthralled with Julian Roy’s devotion to his craft and passion in, friends first. He is a creative person who aspires to establish a deeper connection with his audience by being transparent and honest in his songs. His enticing voice and captivating instrumentation evoke strong feelings in the listener.
friends first, reveals outwardly his enduring passion for music and his unparalleled ability to combine powerful lyrics with engrossing musical elements. His artistic intricacy and depth are demonstrated by his displays of vulnerability, effortless capabilities, and musical aptitude. He establishes himself as a significant figure in the music business and leaves a lasting impression with this record.
With this release, Julian Roy explores a variety of topics, such as relationships and situationships, and dealing with difficult bumps in the road. His sincerity as a musician is enhanced by the 14-track compilation and will grab the interest of the listeners right away.
“friends first, was recorded during and after COVID-19 in the middle of so much heartbreak and pain, during this time my father also passed away which shaped parts of the album. friends first, has nine different producers, was recorded in Mexico, USA, Colombia, and Norway (three continents), and has seven featured artists,” Julian Roy comments on the release.
