WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Jah Bouks “Trod On”

Top Shelf Reggae is pleased to unveil the world premeire of Jah Bouks’ latest music video, “Trod On”. The track consists of heavenly harmonies, African rhythms and diplomatic lyrics to render this year’s greatest ‘act right’ anthem. Born in Winchester, a suburb of St. Thomas, Jamaica, Jah Bouks started playing music at age 12 to […]

Adam Gross “Energy” lyric video

Up-and-coming reggae songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Adam Gross is following up on his debut EP In Control with a lyric video for the latest single off the album, “Energy”. As a New York native, finishing up school at Northwestern University as we speak, Gross has grown up in a city that emits energy like no other. […]

Reggae Rise Up Florida 2018: Day One

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Long Beach Dub Allstars at SeaLegs

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WORLD SINGLE PREMIERE: Brother Jerome “Hustle”

New York-based reggae-fusion band Brother Jerome has officially launched their debut full-length album Progress as of today! In celebration of its release, this funky reggae four-piece is premiering on Top Shelf Reggae their inaugural single off the album, “Hustle” – a track about, well, hustling. In this life, we need to take time to smell […]

Tunnel Vision “Holes In My Shoes” video

Reggae-rock band Tunnel Vision is showing off their surf, skate and ska side in their latest music video for “Holes In My Shoes”, a track featured on their full-length album Days Away that dropped on all digital outlets off LAW Records as of last month. These San Clemente boys are proud of where they came […]

Reggae Rise Up Utah announces first-round artists

Reggae Rise Up Utah is back in action with the first wave of artists announced for 2018! Taking place in the wooded glen of Heber City, Utah this August 24th-26th, Reggae Rise Up encourages camping onsite in tents, cabins and bungalows, allowing attendees the full festival experience as they walk between a Local Love Stage and […]

Premiere: Jah Sun “Running” music video

“Running,” the eleventh single from their fifth and latest album titled Between the Lines, is an enchanting cut from this Northern California native. Jah Sun’s charisma propel the track forward above a meticulous rhythm of guitars and chanting horns, while vivid keys help move the track forward. Jah Sun’s lyrics explore themes of escapism and […]

Kaya Fest Preparty at Garden Amp

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Tomorrows Bad Seeds release “Trinity” video

SoCal scenery and postive vibrations overflow in the newest music video for “Trinity” from South Bay reggae-rock collective Tomorrows Bad Seeds. From their start in 2001, TBS has consistently been a cornerstone of the Cali reggae movement, combining reggae with rock with pop with hip hop to render one of the top sounds in the […]

Fortunate Youth at Glass House

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WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Mystic Roots “I’m Good”

Mystic Roots strikes a stand for women’s rights in the socially-conscious world video premiere of “I’m Good”. With everything going on in this nation, particularly against women, Mystic Roots Band joins the women’s march, proclaiming “try to hold me down and you gon’ see me fight”. I am woman, hear me roar! You cannot silence […]

Mellow Mood ‘Large’ album review

Italy’s premiere reggae roots band, Mellow Mood, is taking a stance against capitalism, materialism and fake news in their forthcoming full-length LP Large, out April 6th off La Tempesta Dub and Believe Distribution Services. Fueled with frustration over the current state of global affairs, this Italian five-piece is calling for unity, equality and, at the […]

Reggae in the Desert to hit Vegas

Celebrate rhythms of the Caribbean with Ls Vegas' upcoming Reggae in the Desert! Back by popular demand, this island party is one full day of reggae fun at Nevada's Clark County Amphitheater kicking off at the crack of noon this June 9th, 2018. Like you needed another reason to flock to Viva Las Vegas, anyway… […]

Experiencing Reggae Rise Up Florida 2018

As I am sitting on a plane headed back to LA and reflecting on the past weekend at Reggae Rise Up Florida, I can’t help but feel inspired… and a little exhausted, but mostly inspired. As someone who has gone to many, many reggae festivals, I can tell you there is something special about Reggae […]