Driving up to the drab-colored NOS Events Center in San Bernardino does not make you feel that you’re about to experience a one-of-a-kind festival weekend amidst the most beautiful strangers you’ll ever meet. With Coachella happening the same April weekend in the desert just adjacent to Kaya's Riverside, California location and with renowned Los Angeles […]
Jamaican artist Renegad is paying tribute to his roots in this Top Shelf Reggae world premiere of his “African Trod” music video! The track “African Trod” is off the latest African Trod Riddim compilation produced by Cally B of Small Axe Entertainment and is now available via Rebel Sound Records on all digital outlets to […]
Stemming from their New Hampshire hometown, reggae-rock collective Roots of Creation has racked up many awards over the years for their unique sound and passionate approach to the music industry. Their last LP, Livin Free, even debuted at #1 on the Billboard Reggae and Relix/Jamband.com radio charts back in 2016! With several original albums under […]
Jamaica’s up-and-coming preacher of all things positive, Ras Fraser Jr., is delivering more salvation to the world in this Top Shelf Reggae world video premiere for “Forward Rasta Army”. The track is an upbeat, catchy one off Fraser’s latest LP Journey To Greatness that debuted off Rebel Sound Records in late March of this year. […]
In celebration of Rototom Sunsplash's 25th Annual event this August, the international reggae festival of all festivals is taking to the road, visiting five European countries and over a dozen Spanish cities ahead of the big event. Rototom Sunsplash, for those who are unaware, is Europe's largest and most intensive reggae festival, stretching an impressive […]
Ever want to take Cali Roots home with you? Well, now you can capture the essence of the 9th Annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival with a limited edition vinyl, featuring a medley of 2018 performing artists! The California Roots Volume 2 vinyl follows in the footsteps of Vol. 1, with two sides of […]
Anguillan artist Omari Banks is standing up for peace and justice in this world video premiere of his live “Oh Africa” performance at the Anguilla Music Acadamy. Born and raised in Anguilla, the video recorded at his hometown Music Academy is not only a tribute to African roots, but to Banks’ personal roots as well. […]
Junior X, born Richard White in the Winward Road area of Rockfort, JA, has always been subjected to the hate crimes against his people. Transplanted centuries ago to the Caribbean, Rastafarian reggae artist Junior X isn’t willing to let these the travesties Africans suffered due to slavery slide. Lest we forget, the pain of slavery […]
Omik, born Kimo Carpenter, brings a special blend of island vibes, traditional reggae riffs and west coast sounds to create his unique, up-and-coming style. This seems fitting, considering the LA-resident migrated to the mainland from his Hawaii home to continue his musical journey. After teaming up with fellow Mensch House Records and Island Empire friends, […]
The trap-reggae sensationalist, Gisto, is back with a bangin’ new lyric video for “Billionaire” – a track about, well, stacking cash. In this Top Shelf Reggae world premiere of the lyric video for “Billionaire”, celebratory visuals bring to life Gisto’s money-making ethos, like bottles popping and c-notes raining. One day, Gisto is going to be […]
Hawaiian artist on the rise, Kalalea, is bringing truth to the masses in this Top Shelf Reggae world video premiere for “Life As We Know It”, a track out off Roots Musician Records featuring William Ka’uhane & Messenjah Selah. Born in Honolulu and raised in Kaua’i, Kalalea has literally lived a lush life and shows […]
Colossal reggae rock legends, Slightly Stoopid, is venturing out from their sunny SoCal homes to take on the nation all summer long in their impressive School’s Out For Summer Tour. Performing 43 shows in 28 states is quite a feat in itself, not to mention the monumental direct support attached to the bill – crowd-favorite […]
SoCal’s sunny ska-reggae-rock ensemble, Ease Up, is showing off their edgier side with a double-single EP out today off MNO Records. The release consists of two main tracks, “Return To Sender” and ” Turn Around”, both of which cater to the skanking end of the tempo scale. Not feelin’ the skank pit? The double-single also […]
In this episode of Top Shelf Takes the Street, journalist Kristy Rose runs around Seaport Village in San Diego, California trying to educate out-of-towners about riddim reggae and see if they will dance. Stay tuned for more Top Shelf shenanigans in the months to come and watch for us on a street near you.
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