Tune in to Cali Roots 2018 live stream

Love reggae music and the magic of California Roots Music and Arts Festival, but can’t make it Monterey? Don’t worry! The Cali Roots family have teamed up with the number one online source for global live concert streaming, LiveList, to bring the Cali Roots experience straight into your home this Memorial Day Weekend! Also brought […]

Reggae Rise Up Florida 2018: Day Three

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Top Shelf Takes the Street Episode 4: Marley & Me

In this episode of Top Shelf Takes the Street, journalist Kristy Rose runs around Kaya Festival 2018 in San Bernardino, California asking attendees their thoughts on Bob Marley’s Kaya album, the Marley family tree, marijuana and more. Stay tuned for more Top Shelf shenanigans in the months to come and watch for us on a […]

An interview with The Elovaters

I, Top Shelf Reggae journalist Jay Cohen, recently had the pleasure of sitting down with all of the Boston-based band members of The Elovaters. I sat, sipping my tea, realizing the distance in which things have come in the past years. A huge grin attacked my face as I pressed 'Flight Confirmation'. I had just booked […]

Tifa drops “JA Party” single

Dancehall diva, Tifa, is ready to get the party started with her latest summery single “JA Party” – a track about, well, the finer things in life. The song is the second in sequence to hit digital outlets off Tifa's forthcoming 15-track album, set to be available later this summer, after her bangin’ “Buss A […]

Kaya Fest 2018: Day One

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WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Ra Deal “Free”

Jamaican artist Ra Deal is ready to be released in this world video premiere of “Free” off the recent African Trod Riddim compilation via Rebel Sound Records. With a mellow bongo beat backing the track, Ra Deal preaches the value of freedom in his take on this slow tempo riddim and shows several ways to […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: E.N Young “Just Be”

Producer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, E.N Young, is illuminating his supportive side in the world video premiere of “Just Be”: an uplifting track with playful keys and horn riffs off his latest Call On Me album. E.N welcomes his muse into his life, saying “you can do anything”, for you are the ultimate. Owner of Roots […]

Lineup revealed for KAABOO Cayman 2019

What's better than a weekend of A-list music, art, comedy and cuisine in sunny San Diego? Doing it all in the Caribbean Sea, that's what. The 'MIX-perience' that has come to be known as the festival of all festivals, KAABOO, is quickly approaching its fourth year at the world-renowned Del Mar Fairgrounds and to celebrate […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Buddha Council “Log On The Fire”

Virginia Beach-based reggae-ska band Buddha Council is doubling down on their latest LP release with a skankin’ video for the album’s lead single, “Log On The Fire”. The 10-track sophomore album, True Love, hit digital outlets early April off Roots Musician Records and is already garnering the band critical acclaim for furthering their ‘Future Roots’ […]

Experiencing Kaya Fest 2018

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 […]

The Expendables at House of Blues SD

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WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Renegad “African Trod”

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 […]

PREMIERE: Roots of Creation “They Love Each Other” Live at Jerry Jam

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 […]

Reggae Rise Up Florida 2018: Day Two

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