Name: My Boy
Brand: Marlon Williams

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Default:19

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Rough Trade US

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Seaglass Wave Vinyl

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Limited edition

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Blue

Format Music EU

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

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Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes

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Signed copies: No

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Bonus disc

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Release date

2022-09-09

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Catalogue number

DOC277lp-C4

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656605157788

Blue LP | Rough Trade Exclusive

375 Media

Black

Extended format: No

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153331

656605157719

Black LP

153333

656605157726

Artist

Marlon Williams

Label EU

Dead Oceans

Genre EU

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Marlon Williams, also known as Marley Marl, is a legendary hip-hop icon. With an impressive discography and a career spanning decades, he has solidified his place in the music industry. Not only is he known for his skills as a guitarist, producer, and songwriter, but he is also heavily involved in the West Coast hip-hop scene. Make sure to credit the correct artist when acknowledging his contributions to the genre.
Marlon Williams has left an indelible mark on hip-hop with his unique style and undeniable talent. His discography speaks volumes about his dedication to creating groundbreaking music that resonates with audiences worldwide.
As a guitarist, producer, and songwriter, Marlon Williams's influence can be felt throughout the industry. He has collaborated with some of the biggest names in hip-hop and continues to push boundaries with his innovative sound.

Dead Oceans is a US label based in Bloomington, Indiana. Established in 2007 by Ben Swanson, Chris Swanson, Darius Van Arman, and Phil Waldorf, it is closely affiliated with Secretly Canadian and Jagjaguwar. This label has become the home for renowned artists such as Mitski, Kevin Morby, Phoebe Bridgers, Khruangbin, and Slowdive.
With its roots deeply intertwined with other successful labels like Secretly Canadian and Jagjaguwar, Dead Oceans has established itself as a prominent force in the music industry since its inception in 2007. Founded by Ben Swanson, Chris Swanson, Darius Van Arman, and Phil Waldorf alongside Austin-based collaborator Phil Waldorf; this label continues to nurture exceptional talent.
The roster of Dead Oceans boasts an impressive lineup of diverse musicians who have gained recognition worldwide. Artists such as Mitski with her emotionally charged songs, Kevin Morby's introspective melodies, Phoebe Bridgers' hauntingly beautiful tunes, the mesmerizing sounds of Khruangbin and the ethereal shoegaze revivalists Slowdive all call Dead Oceans their current musical home.

My Boy, the third solo record from New Zealand singer / songwriter Marlon Williams, announces an artist emerging anew. Gone is the solemn, country-indebted crooner with the velvet voice – in his place comes a playful, shapeshifting creature. Following the release of his second album, 2018’s Make Way For Love, Williams’ toured the world, playing major festivals and collaborating with Lorde, Yo-Yo Ma and Florence Welch. He also forged a fledgling acting career with roles in films The True History of the Kelly Gang and Netflix series Sweet Tooth, as well as a cameo in Oscar winning film A Star Is Born. My Boy parlays this flush of worldly experience into a vivid record as spirited and kinetic as the unfolding life of its performer. “I’ve always explored different character elements in my music,” says Williams. “And the more I get into acting, the more tricks I’m learning about representation and presentation. To get braver and bolder with exploring shifting contexts and new ways of doing things.” As the pandemic paused global travel, Williams found himself at home in New Zealand, reconnecting with family and friends. Soon new demos and lyrical themes emerged: of self-identity and escapism; tribalism and a gnarled family tree; and ruminations on the role of masculinity and mateship. Co-produced with Tom Healy and recorded at Roundhead Studios in New Zealand, My Boy finds Williams’ leading a new band through a set of genre-hopping tunes: from the cheery sway of ‘My Boy’ and chugging ‘80s noir sheen of ‘Thinking Of Nina’, to the charging synth of ‘River Rival’, and the sultry pop jam ‘Don’t Go Back.’ All this sonic and emotional whiplash is intentional, and ultimately My Boy sees Williams having fun, even while interrogating the behaviors of himself and those around him

My Boy

Music EU

Discover My Boy by Marlon Williams. Available in LP and CD formats. A playful, shapeshifting record from the New Zealand singer/songwriter on Dead Oceans label.