If you’ve ever danced to ska, rocksteady, or reggae, you’ve felt the ripple effect of The Skatalites. As pioneers of Jamaican music since 1964, The Skatalites have been the heartbeat behind the global ska movement — a genre that has influenced generations and spun off countless subcultures around the world. Now, six decades deep, the […]
Top Shelf Music recently caught up with Los Angeles-based alt/reggae artist, Iyah Wise. The singer-songwriter spans jam rock to roots reggae, always giving blessings to the righteous. With new music on the horizon, Iyah Wise had quite a bit to share. Read on through our exclusive interview with the up-and-coming reggae artist, including Iyah’s plans for […]
Long Beach’s beloved Cali Vibes Music Festival is making big moves in 2025 — both literally and figuratively. Goldenvoice’s premier reggae and beach culture festival is shifting from its traditional February weekend to a brand-new summer schedule on June 7th through the 8th at Marina Green Park. Not only that, but the festival has downsized […]
The rare winter storms sweeping Florida and the rest of the Southeast United States this year may make warm weather feel like a distant memory, but there is a beacon of good vibes and sunshine rapidly approaching in the Tampa Bay region. Reggae Rise Up Florida is almost here, returning to its waterfront home of […]
Day Three of Mission Bayfest 2024 came in hot — literally and figuratively. It was sunshine, smoke, and seriously good vibes. With the sun blazing and a stacked lineup, I bounced all over the park with my camera, soaking up every beat, every moment, and every puff of… festival spirit. Here’s the breakdown of the […]
Reggae artist Blindman is back alongside his Dopifyerz in the new track “Woman Of My Dreams”, released via Rebel Sound Records to all digital outlets on October 25th. To bring sweet visuals to such a sensual song, Blindman has paired — once again — with videographer Jeff Pliskin of Raised Fist Propaganda to capture a […]
Get ready to get blazed, everybody. Mister Kali is back with the world lyric video premiere for his new song “High Grade”, featuring verses by Bobby Hustle and Dre-Z Melodi. Released via Rebel Sound Records on October 18th (just in time for Halloween candy munchies), “High Grade” is a track — you guessed it — […]
Day One of San Diego’s Mission Bayfest 2024 on September 27th was a day I’ve been waiting all summer for — especially after capturing Bayfest in July! I was so excited to finally attend Mission Bayfest’s three-day festival, knowing they had an incredible lineup waiting for us. Also, let me say that Mission Bayfest’s venue […]
Fellow Rastafarians Ras Fraser Jr. and Anthony B debut the world video premiere of “Most High Protect”, a single available everywhere as of September 27th via Wide Awake Music, Big Mill Productions, and Rebel Sound Records. An ode to Jah, the single gives thanks and praise to Jah for not leading them astray in the […]
For the first time in 20 years, the Marley Brothers—Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani, and Damian—have been reuniting on stages across the US for their much-anticipated Legacy Tour, stopping by the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, CA. Fans of all ages and backgrounds showed up, so excited to see the brothers pay homage […]
Hardworking hip hop-reggae solo artist Ben Barbic is back, teaming with Alpha Steppa in a brand new single and video! Entitled “Sound”, the track details the hustle involved with building your music career from the ground (or rather, underground) up. Teaming with Alpha Steppa, son of the royal dub and roots UK duo Alpha & […]
It was a perfect evening for attendees at the Concord Pavilion on Tuesday, September 10th, gathered to celebrate the legacy of Bob Marley through his sons. The weather was cool and everyone was in a great mood as they made their way to their seats while the DJ played reggae music. This is the first tour […]
Join us at Mariner’s Point Park for Mission Bayfest 2024 — the ultimate beach party where music meets the bay! Going down September 27th, 28th, and 29th, just north of downtown San Diego, Mission Bayfest is the ultimate spot for a music festival, with plenty of green spaces to chill out, sandy beaches, and jaw-dropping […]
San Diego Bayfest brought their 5th annual installment to downtown’s beautiful Waterfront Park on July 20th, 2024. Headlining the event was Sublime, with original members Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh reunited alongside Jakob Nowell (son of late frontman Bradley Nowell). Accompanying this legendary performance was Atmosphere, Goldfinger (with an insane special guest appearance), Barrington Levy, […]
On Saturday, July 6th, 2024, eight-time GRAMMY Award-winner, Emmy-recipient, musician, producer, author, humanitarian, and philanthropist Ziggy Marley brought his Circle of Peace Tour to the Marin County Fair in San Rafael, CA. Walking into the fairgrounds, everyone was talking about seeing Ziggy. It was a sweltering hot day, but people came in droves for the positive […]
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