“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In this episode of Top Shelf Takes the Street, journalist Kristy Rose runs around Ocean Beach, California asking the general public if they know who Slightly Stoopid is, among other Stoopid questions. Stay tuned for more Top Shelf shenanigans in the months to come and watch for us on a street near you.
Australian reggae band Black Bird Hum displays their societal views prominently in this world music video premiere for their latest single “Down” off Rebel Sound Records. In a world full of poverty, pollution and intolerance, Bird Bird Hum takes a stand, saying “all this fighting” is bringing them, well, down. Don’t be a buzzkill. Life […]
New York-based reggae fusion band M.D. & The Healers are prescribing some political commentary in this world video premiere of “Insane”. The track is featured on the band’s Welcome to Babylon EP that was released off Rebel Sound Records September 2017. Now, with America’s governmental and economic issues clogging our airwaves, the band thought it […]
The UK’s immigration policies are not too far from those of the United States, having a rigid stance on modern mass migration. As the immigration debate continues to spin its wheels, refugees get caught in the crossfire of a pissing contest between first-world nations, when really it boils down to ‘are we going to help […]
Kristy Rose of Top Shelf Reggae got to chat with Arise Roots after their performance at One Love Cali Reggae Festival 2018 in Long Beach, CA. The band was in high demand, so this short and sweet interview highlights what’s new for Arise Roots, what the band has up next and what they like to […]
Reggae revival artist Protoje unveils a taste of his upcoming album with the lyrical video for its fist single, “Bout Noon”, with animated visuals by Ikem Smith. This is the first new music Protoje has released since his premiere album Ancient Future launched his career back in 2015. Produced by Winta James and Lamont “Monty” […]
Kristy Rose of Top Shelf Reggae chatted with enigmatic and energetic band on the rise, Tyrone’s Jacket, right after their performance at One Love Cali Reggae Festival 2018 in Long Beach, CA. Watch to find out what’s next for the band, how Tyrone’s Jacket came to be, what inspires their music and what their individual […]
Kristy Rose of Top Shelf Reggae sat down with the Roots of Mine boys right after their performance at One Love Cali Reggae Festival 2018 in Long Beach, CA. Fresh off the Flav Stage, Roots of Mine gathered to talk about their latest album Another Way, their plans for 2018, their feelings attending One Love […]
The five-piece reggae rock fusion Mystic Roots Band (MRB) from Chico, California is back with an infatuating video for their latest love ballad “Remind Me” off Roots Musician Records. A spin off of Naked Eye’s 80’s pop hit “(There’s) Always Something There to Remind Me”, MRB hits nostalgia on the head in more ways than […]
Boston to Santa Barbara band Cydeways has a new live video for their single “Love for Two”, the latest off their recent But It Aint House Music debut LP. A track about the confusing qualms spurred about by a budding relationship, Cydeways jams out their relationship angst live style in this video shot and edited […]
It’s no secret that big inspiration often comes from true love, something that New Zealand’s award winning superstars, Katchafire can certainly attest to in their latest release titled “Love Today.” The track stays true to Katchafire’s tried and tested formula of classic roots reggae, R’n’B and funk, as the track delivers another all-out sensory assault […]
In this pilot episode of Top Shelf Takes the Street, journalist Kristy Rose runs around outside the gates of the 3rd Annual One Love Cali Reggae Festival in Long Beach, California asking attendees their feelings on Jah Love, One Love and Valentine’s Day in general. Stay tuned for more Top Shelf shenanigans in the months […]
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