Tucked away in the serene Sierra Nevada foothills of northern California, Reggae in the Hills is a jam-packed three-day experience at the kick-off of June every year! It isn’t all about the music; artists, dancers and skateboarders are welcome to join the fun, since RITH offers a skatepark (complete with halfpipe), two stages and multiple […]
Anybody who is remotely familiar with reggae music knows the name Collie Buddz. The internationally known Bermuda born reggae sensation had quite the 4/20 weekend as all three dates for the mini 420 Tour yielded sold out, packed to the rim venues. Top Shelf Reggae had the absolute pleasure of attending two of the three […]
Los Angeles could not have bred a better mix of ska, soul and old-school funk – all wrapped together to make a premier “dirty reggae” genre – better than The Aggrolites, who graced San Diego with their presence recently at Solana Beach’s Belly Up Tavern. Knowing that the L.A. conglomeration is a good twelve years […]
Natural Vibrations, aka Natty Vibes, is Hawai'i's most popular and acclaimed band from the Windward side of O'ahu. They started out as a group of friends who loved playing music and went from playing backyard parties to headlining some of Hawai'is biggest shows and venues. Top Shelf Reggae caught up with the crew in San […]
The Southern California boys just dropped this teaser promo video for their upcoming album release titled The Sound of Change, set to drop July 8, 2014. The gang is collaborating with the best of the best, working with Grammy Award winning producers and incorporating guest vocals from B Real from Cypress Hill, Tech N9ne, and […]
Show Nuff Entertainment’s “Let’s Do it Again” 2 Year Anniversary featuring Natty Vibes, Mango Kingz and Molia It can be hard to make a name for yourself in a super saturated industry like the reggae music scene here in Cali. However, Show Nuff Entertainment has been proving it throws some of the hottest island reggae […]
Episode 2 of 3. Inna Vision hit’s the East Coast with Tribal Seeds and New Kingston. Braving the cold, Representing Tour hits Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. With a few sell out shows, the vibes for Reggae on the East Coast is vibrant and growing. Don’t sleep on episode 3 with the […]
The Expendables are a metal-rock, surf, punk-reggae band that has been taking the reggae-rock scene by storm with their unyielding energy, and wicked shows! Though they just completed their Winter Blackout Tour with Seedless and Stick Figure, The Expendables took some time to talk with Top Shelf Reggae about a new album, current music, and […]
Busting out of the northern suburbs of San Diego County, Bad Neighborz keeps the good vibes heavy and the subject matter light on their new album, all in favor of the ever-sought after sweet and sunny California lifestyle! In impressive top-quality packaging, this CD is worth its weight – for each song has such uplifting […]
On Friday, April 11, 2014, On Point Promotions presented the Project: Out of Bounds CD Release Party in Ocean Beach, San Diego, California. This reggae-rock band just completed a tour along the western part of the U.S.A. According to the band, the tour went great, and Top Shelf Reggae is not surprised judging by how […]
After his iconic albums Live at Stubb’s in 2005 and Youth in 2006, Matisyahu turned the reggae and alternative rock genre upside down with his amazing voice and unique and captivating persona. His career skyrocketed with non stop radio airplay and numerous awards, placing him at #1 on the Billboard Digital Album category. Matisyahu turned […]
After just wrapping up their Winter Automatic tour with Iration, Natty Vibes, and Micah Brown, The Movement picked up their still smoking instruments and hit the road with their massive 31 city Spring tour. The 2014 Spring tour includes a month-long headlining East Coast run, a brief stop in Colorado, and 11 West Coast dates. […]
Award winning reggae-rock band Arden Park Roots released their fourth full length album, titled Burning the Midnight Oil. The predecessors to this album, Pipe Dreams which launched in 2011, debuted at #2 on iTunes and has remained in the top 100 for over two years. Many patient fans waiting eagerly can now pick up APR’s […]
There are many stories and myths surrounding the origin and significance of “420.” Some say “420” derived from “The Grateful Dead” and others say it was a phrase coined and used by San Rafael, California high school students in the 1970’s as code for partaking in nature's amazing gift of marijuana. Nothing compliments the sweet […]
Reggae’s mellow rhythms branch out to encompass all kinds of themes – whether it be for the love of Jah, the love of love, or the love of weed, there’s always a ballad to sway to. Rarely, however, is there a song in the reggae genre that’s slows the tempo down for sorrow. The subject, […]
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