Grammy Award-winning entertainer expands his creative universe with three major projects spanning publishing, music and comedy
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Five-time Grammy nominee and Grammy-winning artist Septimius The Great, whose birth name is Marlowe Simms, is entering a transformative creative period. He is unveiling a profoundly personal memoir, a genre-blending new single, and a notable partnership with comedy legend D.L. Hughley.
Widely recognized across the globe as “The Entertainment Alchemist,” Septimius has forged a career that defies easy categorization. He works as an entertainer, fashion curator, emcee, actor, writer, film producer, humanitarian, and international best-selling author, having amassed a portfolio that covers music, publishing, fashion, television, film, and live performance. Now, three distinct endeavors unite these various realms while offering a deeper look into the individual, the mission, and the artistic vision that define Septimius The Great.
A DREAM WITHOUT FEAR: THE STORY BEHIND THE NAME
Central to this new phase is “Septimius The Great: A Dream Without Fear,” an intimate memoir that launched in eBook, paperback, and full-color hardback on Sept. 8.
Rather than merely revisiting his professional journey, the book invites readers behind the moniker to examine themes of identity, hardship, determination, self-confidence, and the bravery needed to chase a dream when no roadmap exists. It chronicles his transformation from Marlowe Simms into Septimius The Great and the life events that molded the artist and entrepreneur he eventually became.
“Fear tried to write my story long before I ever picked up a pen,” Septimius said. “A Dream Without Fear is me taking that pen back. I want anyone who reads it to walk away knowing their dream was never too big. They were just listening to the wrong voice.”
This memoir opens up discussions around resilience, reinvention, creativity, identity, and the power of defining achievement according to one’s own standards.
NEW MUSIC: “FASHION BEYOND BORDERS”
Septimius is also raising the energy with his latest track, “Fashion Beyond Borders,” which dropped on Aug. 4.
Acting as both music producer and lead vocalist, Septimius fuses music, fashion, and global culture into a unified creative expression. Developed in collaboration with Fashion Beyond Borders and powered by LA Fashion Closet, the song showcases his characteristic knack for merging performance, theatrical flair, and fashion-forward visual narratives.
A NEW CHAPTER WITH D.L. HUGHLEY
Expanding his influence behind the camera, Septimius takes on the role of executive producer for “Laughing With a Legend: D.L. Hughley in Conversation With Septimius The Great.” This freshly released comedy album and dialogue project features renowned comedian and cultural observer D.L. Hughley.
The work delves into the stories, experiences, and viewpoints that underpin Hughley’s celebrated stand-up career, while simultaneously strengthening Septimius’s standing as a creative force that reaches beyond music and live performance.
This partnership follows Septimius’s Grammy-winning involvement with Kabaka Pyramid’s “The Kalling,” which earned Best Reggae Album at the 2023 Grammy Awards, as well as other Grammy-nominated collaborations throughout his career.
THE ENTERTAINMENT ALCHEMIST
For Septimius, music represents just one facet of his story.
Through Septimius Couture, his fashion line, he has broadened his creative signature into apparel, runway shows, and international fashion gatherings, all guided by his hallmark philosophy: “Made for the man but can be worn by a woman.”
Rather than treating music, publishing, fashion, and production as separate endeavors, Septimius has woven them into a single interconnected creative brand built on transformation, originality, and artistic liberty.
With “A Dream Without Fear,” “Fashion Beyond Borders,” and “Laughing With a Legend” arriving during one extraordinary creative season, Septimius The Great conveys a message that mirrors both his career and his belief system: Greatness is not about sticking to a single path. It is about having the boldness to forge your own.
MEDIA AVAILABILITY
Septimius The Great is open to television, radio, and podcast interviews; bookstore appearances and signings; author discussions; segments on music, entertainment, fashion, and lifestyle; and interviews focusing on resilience, reinvention, and building a multifaceted creative career.
High-resolution photos, official artwork, and interview-ready video assets can be provided upon request.
ABOUT SEPTIMIUS THE GREAT
Septimius The Great, born Marlowe Simms, is a Grammy Award-winning, five-time Grammy-nominated international entertainer, recording artist, music producer, best-selling and Amazon chart-topping author, actor, executive producer, fashion curator, and celebrity event host. His current projects include “Septimius The Great: A Dream Without Fear,” “Fashion Beyond Borders,” and “Laughing With a Legend: D.L. Hughley in Conversation With Septimius The Great.” Follow @Septimius The Great on all social media platforms.
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