UB40 performing “Red Red Wine” unplugged

UB40 are a British reggae and pop band formed in December 1978 in Birmingham, England with more than 50 singles in the UK Singles Chart, and has achieved considerable international success in the early ’80s and ’90s. With hit singles including their debut “Food for Thought” and two Billboard Hot 100 songs “Red Red Wine” […]

J Boog ‘Wash House Ting’ album review

Ever since his debut album Hear Me Roar in 2007, J Boog has escalated to be one of the biggest industry names in the reggae scene. Shortly after his initial success, J Boog was inducted into the San Francisco-based Wash House Music Group family, where he recorded his sophomore smash LP Backyard Boogie with hits […]

Gisto “Our Love” official video

Based out of Vancouver, BC, rising reggae artist Gisto recently released his new video single “Our Love” filmed in Brooklyn and directed by J-RockaZ. The song “Our Love” illustrates a versatile reggae and rock track that features his emotional, and at times extremely moving, songwriting skills.

Gentleman’s Dub Club remix EP and tour

Following the success of The Big Smoke, which landed Gentleman’s Dub Club (GDC) sitting on top of the iTunes Reggae Chart, GDC have teamed up with the legendary Prince Fatty (Lily Allen, Dub Syndicate, The Skints, Hollie Cook), Hungarian-born DJ Madd, Chief Rockas, and more to shed a fresh light on the material.   The upcoming […]

Jstar: new single, new LP

Reggae DJs are as much a part of the reggae scene as any artist, and many produce mind-blowing remixes to spin in between your favorite live musical acts. Once such masterful mixer is Jstar, a globally-renowned reggae producer and international DJ. In 2003, Jstar hit it big with a playful dub version of Blackstreet’s “No […]

Tribal Seeds announce their 2017 Winter Roots Tour

The Tribal Seeds camp just announced their massive, three month national 2017 Winter Roots Tour. With female sensation Nattali Rize and chart climbing Jamaican artist Raging Fyah in tow this time around. This is definitely a tour that you should not miss. Do not miss Tribal Seeds this time around Bringing in a proper new […]

Raging Fyah “Dash Wata” official music video

Over the past few months, Raging Fyah’s latest album, Everlasting, has continued to gain recognition, and after a month long European tour, the five piece band from Kingston, Jamaica returns to debut their new video for the track “Dash Wata”. The video takes viewers back to their homeland of Jamaica, as they sing the smooth […]

Harrison Stafford “California” official video

Harrison Stafford, best known for his role as lead singer for Groundation just dropped the third video release from the album One Dance. Harrison Stafford & The Professor Crew featuring legendary Jamaican musicians including Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace on drums and Flabba Holt on bass. The album was recorded at famed Harry J Studio in Kingston […]

Ethan Tucker embarks on European tour with Michael Franti

If you’ve ever witnessed an Ethan Tucker performance live, you’ve probably noticed that there is something truly magical about his performances. Whether it’s his smooth vocals, or his stellar stage presence, most will agree that Ethan has got “it”. That certain something has gotten Ethan into Season 11 of NBC's smash hit television show “The […]

Joshua Tree Roots Rock Reggae Festival coming this November

Situated 50 minutes outside of Palm Springs, California, the serene desert location of Joshua Tree has become home to many a music festival–ranging from reggae, to EDM, to rock, to indie and more. The vast empty space of the Mojave Desert is large enough to accommodate a high volume of event attendees, and is far […]

Kellsa ‘Fortaleza’ album review

Kellsa, the Brazilian reggae, rock and pop songstress has been making a huge name for herself not only in the United States, but internationally as well. Kellsa’s latest EP titled Fortaleza is a six track album that represents a soulful and energetic sound that cleverly fuses reggae, ska, and pop rhythms. Part of Kellsa’s infectiousness […]

Gallery: KAABOO 2016

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Backbeat Soundsystem’s ‘Into The Light’ review

2016 brings the release of Backbeat Soundsystem’s latest album; Into The Light, which stays true to all the best parts of the genres they dominate. The vocals by both Dean Forrest and Darren Kendall always come back to a distinct UK sound; a mix of reggae rhythms filled with electric, positive vibes. James Martin has […]

Arise Roots “Give Me Your Love” acoustic session

Sugarshack Session episode #163 brings us Arise Roots from Los Angeles, CA performing their original track “Give Me Your Love”. The SoCal crew just wrapped up a massive Rootsman Summer Tour 2016 with Iya Terra and Ital Vibes and have a few shows lined up in California. Check for dates nears you!

Locos Por Juana premieres ‘Caribe’ LP

GRAMMY and Latin-GRAMMY nominated band Locos Por Juana have been an integral part of the Pan-Latin party scene for quite some time, stemming from the heart of the Latin-fusion movement in Miami over two decades ago. While primarily focusing on Caribbean constituents, LPJ has shifted to incorporate more Jamaican reggae, raggamuffin, and dub influences on […]