On Labor Day weekend here in the U.S., the Shoreline Jam music festival took place in Long Beach, California. Top Shelf Reggae was there for both days of reggae-rock and hip-hop music. It was a beautiful sight as the Queen Mary and Queensway Bay were visible from the site. Along with some nice musical performances, […]
In the mood for some new funky dub reggae? Well, The Lions coming out of Southern California has you covered with their new music video for the track “The Magnificent Dance” based off the hit song “Magnificent Seven” from The Clash. Inspired by reggae, sound system culture and the myriad of musical styles influenced by […]
American reggae pioneers John Brown’s Body recently announced their 2015 fall tour. The tour will hits eight East Coast cities before hopping out to the West Coast in December for stops in Utah, Colorado and California. Preparation for JBB’s 2015 Fall Tour finds the band fresh off an intense set of summer festival plays including […]
On October 9, 2015 the Hawaiian and southern Californian singer and songwriter Kimié Miner will be releasing her long-awaited self-titled album. Since the early beginnings, Kimié has been taking her influences of reggae, soul, R&B, jazz and pop and mending them together to form a concrete foundation for her unique style. “I am Hawaiian first, […]
Northern California’s Placer County will not only host some of the hottest vibes this coming September, but will also bring big name bands to this year’s Thunder Vibes Reggae Festival at northern California’s premiere entertainment destination, Thunder Valley Resort and Casino as part of their 2015 Summer Concert Series. properly kick off the fall equinox […]
It’s been a long two years since Iration put out a studio album, which is understandable, given their countless miles in the road. The long-awaited album titled Hotting Up does not disappoint. It’s a further development and refinement in Iration’s songwriting which can definitely be heard in their latest album. It’s no surprise since Iration […]
Earlier this year, the southern California based Common Kings updated their social media followers with a much “Liked” announcement. The social media post foreshadowed and promoted the impending release of the Polynesian pop/rock/reggae/R&B group's brand new single titled “Ain't No Stopping.” Today the public will be able to download and listen to that single. “Ain't […]
HIRIE has officially done it: with ten hours to spare on their online Kickstarter campaign, the seven-member reggae collective had raised $42,944 towards their $40k goal – securing the necessary amount to cover all production costs for their sophomore album Wandering Soul. HIRIE's crowdfunding victory will not only green-light their upcoming LP, but will leave […]
Right from the beginning, Mike Love’s music draws his listeners in with his unique style and lyrical journey. Ranging from rocksteady influence to ska to a 1970s motown sound, almost to even folk and classical, Mike Love has managed to create a unique version of conscious music. Mike Love has managed to create a unique […]
Sometimes the best places in the world are in your backyard. The New Kingston family illustrated this simple fact by showcasing their hometown of Brooklyn, New York for the official “Protect Me” music video coming off their latest album Kingston City. Shots of iconic the Kings Theater can be seen throughout the video along with […]
Just after releasing their latest studio album titled More Sand Than Money, New York based hip hop, alternative, reggae mashup band Oogee Wawa just dropped their official video for the second single “Feelin Alive Today.” The high energy track boasts an equally cheery video. Featuring a wide range of local personalities, the video is nothing […]
The mischief-making crew of Chainska Brassika just released their second single “Knowledge is King” off their upcoming sophomore album Skinna… and potheads, you do not want to miss this video. Following the album’s debut single “< a href="/videos/chainska-brassika-releases-bad-habits-video">Bad Habits” earlier this April, “Knowledge is King” slows the skank pit down and ups the reverb to […]
Just before performing at Philadelphia’s annual Reggae In The Park and sharing the stage with hard hittng acts like Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Stephen “Ragga” Marley, Morgan Heritage, Tarrus Riley and many more, Maryland based reggae act 9 Mile Roots dropped their first official music video of the summer for the third single titled “Feel.” […]
The 3rd Annual Carolina Sessions, put together by the people of California Roots, is taking place on October 3, 2015 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It includes such heavy hitters as 311, SOJA, and Steel Pulse, along with J. Boog, Stick Figure, Passafire, and more. The event will take place at Myrtle Beach Pavilion from […]
New York City is always a hubbub of activity and in 1991, a ska-punk-reggae conglomerate known as The Slackers arose out of the bustling scene. Since their formation, The Slackers have played thousands of shows around the globe, released 13 full-length studio albums, recorded three live LPs and compiled an immeasurable amount of singles, videos and […]
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