LA Artist Julian Bell Drops His Woozy New Track “Translation” Ahead of His New LP

LA based artist Julian Bell has been making waves across the R&B scene. Touring with Smino, Lucie Silvas and Roy English, he’s now ready to establish himself as a unique, rising talent with the release of new single “Translation”.

Rhyming over pillows of soft electronics and warm synthesisers, “Translation” (produced and co-written by Dee Lilly) is a soulful slow jam showcasing Julian’s woozy vocal harmonies. Growing up in a culturally diverse household, he regularly listened to a steady stream of R&B, jazz, gospel, pop, and reggae tones – pulling threads from these array of influences to create a rich tapestry of his own.

“‘Translation’ is about being at a crossroads in life” Julian explains. “Looking back but also looking forward. Questioning what you’ve done and where you’re headed and how sometimes you need to go home to reset.”

Born in Silver Spring, Maryland, Bell spent his childhood in Rockville near Washington D.C, home to artists such as Wale, Gallant, and GoldLink. Playing the guitar at the age of 8, Bell began writing songs in high school, incorporating love, loss and life lessons into his deeply personal narratives. As well as writing and featuring on Rejjie Snow’s “Egyptian Luvr”, the young artist has also worked with American hip hop act Mick Jenkins on his 2018 LP Pieces Of Man.

With the upcoming release of his solo album Waiting Room, 2020 is set to be a huge year for the multifaceted artist.