Convict Julie
by Hunter Craighill
After two years of work, Convict Julie released her self-produced debut album, Exquisite Pain in February of this year. The Atlanta native has been staking her claim as an R&B artist in Athens throughout that time, diversifying the primarily alt-rock rooted music scene. Her silky melodies reminiscent of The Weeknd’s early days glide effortlessly over the beats with rhythmic precision. Each song displays her incredible range as a singer and as a musician, shining on tracks like “Convict” and “X.”
The 8-song album delivers a multi-part memoir that is as powerful musically as it is lyrically. Each song acts as one chapter of that memoir, addressing different portions of her life. From her struggles with mental health to her activism during the BLM protests of 2020, Convict Julie paints a portrait of her life as a Black woman in America.
Beyond her efforts to diversify the music scene of Athens, Convict Julie has also lead the charge for racial activism throughout her time in school. In the wake of the George Floyd killing, Convict Julie organized and led protests for 40 straight days against the confederate statue in the town square.
Exquisite Pain also came with a visual album that was shot entirely in one day in Nashville by Tim Hardiman, James Corn, and Ben Sherrill. Convict Julie, who conceived the idea, got inspiration from Beyonce’s Lemonade.
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