Blue King Brown Announce New Album, 'Born Free'

Melburnian roots legends Blue King Brown have announced their impending third studio full-length effort, Born Free.

Described by central figure Natalie Pa’apa’a as the band’s “strongest collection of … songs to date”, the album was brought to life on location at Tuff Gong studios in Kingston, Jamaica – the very same utilised by genre hero Bob Marley – as well as at Melbourne’s renowned Sing Sing Studios and the band’s own digs somewhere amid the sprawl of the city.

“This album more than ever captures where and who we are in our art and activism,” Pa’apa’a said of the record. “Steadfast on our musical mission, we continue to gather and hone our skills, branching into new territories, crafting our intentions into art, communication and action ... we are given focus, determination and momentum by the indisputable and irrepressible fact that humanity is born free."

Aussie vet Mista Savona lent his talents to production, as did ARIA-winning producer Styalz Fuego and the folks of Kingston’s Notis Productions, with multi-Grammy-winner James ‘Bonzai’ Caruso handling mixing duties across Australia and the US.

"We're excited about this release,” Pa’apa’a enthused. “It's such an important time to be voicing, loud and clear, the integral duty we have to unite against systemic injustices, to reclaim our rightful freedoms, share the truth, expose governments and authorities for what they really are and importantly to be singing our support to the people who are creating new ways of thinking, living and thriving outside the current paradigm.

“We give ourselves and our music to the movement; in this day and age, what could possibly be more important than that?"

Born Free doesn’t yet have a final release date, but keep eyes wide for it, as the band promises it will be able to land in your hands soon. In the interim, get across the general design of the record via this handy trailer: