Reggae rock band, SowFlo, takes pride in their hometown roots. So much so that they named the band after the area which they’re from: South West Florida. To be exact, the members of SowFlo lived in Naples, Florida and were close friends as teenagers before forming the band. SowFlo has since released two EP’s and, […]
As an artist Mike Love has performed at festivals across the globe. He has shared the stage with renowned performers from Stephen Marley, Don Carlos, Steel Pulse, Dave Matthews and Jack Johnson. His performances take the listener on diverse and enchanting musical explorations that speaks to the body, mind and soul. Calling Hawaii home and […]
In 2003, Las Vegas born rapper Big B dove head first into the scene with the album High Class White Trash, however it wasn’t until 2009 when his single “Sinner” was featured and garnered heavy airplay from the world-renowned LA based alternative rock radio station KROQ, putting Big B in a much larger and brighter […]
Born and raised in Brooklyn, Rocker-T has always proffered an affinity for the reggae greats. With dancehall as his anchor, Rocker-T has taken the traditional rootsy sounds of yesteryear and blended them with the electronica new age style of today. The result is simply infectious. Rocker-T’s latest project, a 19-track goliath of an LP Return […]
From a very early age, Ras Fraser Jr. knew that music was his calling. He strives to not only be an accomplished musician, but among the greats of the reggae genre. And, who could blame him? There have been countless reggae idols to worship over the years, from the birth of reggae to what it […]
Roots is the cornerstone of the reggae genre, so naturally the name fits a rootsy project like Meta & The Cornerstones. Born and raised in Dakar, Senegal, Meta found his calling early in life as a self-taught musician performing around the streets of his hometown. Many years later, Meta migrated to the United States, bringing […]
Jamaican based reggae artist Oje Ken Ollivierre, or popularly known as Protoje has been saturating festivals and airwaves with his energetic and unique sound, putting him on reggae’s frontline. After a string of strong singles as well as a handful of full length albums, Protoje this month released his fourth studio project titled Royalty Free (Side […]
There aren’t many musicians in this world that embody more than just music. The top entertainers of the industry have gotten to that level by knowing what it takes to put on a fantastic live show, to really get their crowd going in order to feel that buying a pricy ticket to their concert is […]
San Francisco Bay Area’s own Clear Conscience will return this June 10th with the newest addition to their heavy arsenal titled Native Jane. The hallmark of their musical connection is one constructed on potent grooves, deep bass lines and intense vocals. The soulful tracks on Clear Conscience’s new album match lead singer Jeff Conscience’s voice […]
Justin Goodman (Jus Goodie) has made his mark on the reggae-rock scene for a while, with two full-length albums already under his Boulder, Colorado belt. After touring extensively around the United States, both as a headliner and as part of big name reggae acts, Jus Goodie has taken solace playing guitar and singing harmonies with […]
The students of the Yes I Can program experienced their 13th successful year at the annual Summer Meltdown last month. This one-day festival appropriately took place at the end of Autism Awareness Month. It is one of the only festivals in the country that is put on by students with and without disabilities who share […]
Zion I, a hip hop duo out of Oakland, California, usually reps a more rap style over a reggae vibe since their formation in 1996. Over recent years, however, the two have leaned more towards the latter, appearing at many a reggae-oriented festival and affiliating themselves with bands within the growing movement. When asked about […]
To some of us here at Top Shelf Reggae, there is something sweet and unique when it comes to the mixing of reggae and rock music. Not only does the infamous skank of reggae seem to overtake our listening ears, but the rock music appears to pump the adrenaline in our body! Well, that is […]
Gifted with an expressive presence and an even more expressive voice, the new single from Australian artist Saritah drops today alongside a beautifully produced new music video to boot. With an elegant style and an ear for catchy tunes, the innovative single offers various musical styles and genres that has something for everyone. Saritah’s latest […]
California is the birthplace of two distinct musical styles – California reggae and west-coast rap. Indeed, there’s no need to argue that reggae and rap is widespread around the globe: neither are new concepts and both stand as conglomerates of many musical influences put together. However, California is the one place that gives both genres […]
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