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Old Soul (album)

2023 studio album by Stephen Marley

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Text licenseCC BY-SA 4.0
Source revisionJan 23, 2026
Entity authorityQ123663334 ↗
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Old Soul is the fourth studio album by Jamaican-American musician Stephen Marley. It was released on September 15, 2023.

Background

The lead single of the album, "Old Soul," was released on April 19, 2023. The song explores Marley's relationship with his family, key events in his life, and celebrates the history of Jamaican music. These themes are present throughout the album. The album was announced on August 18, 2023, with a release date of September 15. It features a mix of covers and original songs, including guest appearances from Eric Clapton, Bob Weir, Jack Johnson, Ziggy Marley, and more.

Musically, Old Soul is a departure from Marley's previous work and marks his first studio album in seven years. He described it as "old school, eclectic, and healing." In September and October 2023, he embarked on the Old Soul: Unplugged Tour with special guest Mike Love.

Reception

Old Soul received critical acclaim.

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The public source identifies “Old Soul (album)” as 2023 studio album by Stephen Marley. This brief keeps that definition visible, then builds a research path around Soul, album and studio.

Editorial reviewBest approached as a cultural-object dossier: authorship and date matter, but circulation and reception often explain the wider significance. The current lead gives the account dated anchors—2023—that can be checked directly. The selected authority fields contribute no independent date. Its value is orientation rather than verdict, with Soul, album and studio providing the first useful test.
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