Ukulena – Only Daddy Calls Me Marley
Released in the summer of 2024, Only Daddy Calls Me Marley marks Ukulena’s triumphant return with her second full-length album—a sixteen-track sonic journey that’s as timeless as it is personal. Five years in the making, the album began before the world changed and was lovingly completed through the challenges of the COVID era. The result is a deeply inspired and spiritually charged body of work that reflects Ukulena’s growth as an artist and as a woman.
Rooted in vintage sensibilities with a fresh pop approach, the album weaves together reggae rhythms, tiki soul, and retro rock ’n roll—hallmarks of Ukulena’s unique sound. The record features standout collaborations with musical legends and dear friends, including Monkey (lead singer of punk icons The Adicts), Australian artist Henry Wagons, and the beloved SoCal surf-tiki band The Hula Girls.
With Only Daddy Calls Me Marley, Ukulena delivers more than just music—she shares a piece of her story, her dreams, and her enduring passion for connecting through art. It’s a record built to last, perfect for sun-drenched drives, late-night reflections, and everything in between. Give it a listen—you’ll feel it in your bones.
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Only Daddy Calls Me Marley
Only Daddy Calls Me Marley
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Only Her Lover Can Love Her
Only Her Lover Can Love Her
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Lovers
Lovers
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I See You Blue
I See You Blue
Pour Some Honey In My Wine
Pour Some Honey In My Wine
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My Secret feat. Henry Wagons
My Secret feat. Henry Wagons
Album Musicianship
Executive Producer, Vocals, Ukulele, Keyboards, Composing, & Song Writing:
Ukulena ~ Marlena Lorén Khramova
Travis Daggett - Guitar
Julian Johnson - Bass & Upright Bass
Felipé Guzmán Martínez - Drums
Janelle Frese (Ukulena's mama) - Percussion
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Keith “Monkey” Warren of The Adicts:
Guest Vocals & Song Writing on Track 6
Kevin Tyler Preston of Green Day & Prima Donna:
Guest Guitar on Track 6
Ricky Lucchese:
Guest Trombone on Tracks 3 & 6
Tek Set:
Guest Vocals on Track 3
Spike (Matt Marble) of The Hula Girls:
Guest Guitar on Track 13
Gary Brandin of The Hula Girls:
Guest Steel Guitar on Track 13
Henry Wagons:
Guest Vocals, Song Writing, & Instrumentation on Track 15
Jason Masoud:
Guest Guitar on Track 11
Kevin Stewart:
Guest Bass on Tracks 4 & 5
Album Production
Produced, Mixed, & Mastered by Wyatt Blair of Lolipop Records
Executive Producing by Ukulena (Marlena Lorén Khramova)
Some recorded by David Williams in Melrose Music Studios
Some recorded by Wyatt Blair in Savannah Studios
Album Photography & Styling
Album covers shot by Spike and The Camera (Matt Marble)
Album cover hair styled by His Vintage Touch (Tony Medina)
Album cover look styled by Ukulena (Marlena Lorén Khramova)
Album’s CD Design
Jená Bustamante of Petals & Poison
ALL ORIGINAL MUSIC & LYRICS by UKULENA
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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