Arise Roots interviews at One Love Cali Reggae Fest 2018

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 […]

Protoje presents “Bout Noon” lyric video

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” […]

A talk with Tyrone’s Jacket at One Love Cali Reggae Fest 2018

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 […]

Roots of Mine chats at One Love Cali Reggae Fest 2018

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 […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Mystic Roots “Remind Me”

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 […]

Cydeways “Love for Two” Live Video

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 […]

Katchafire drops new single “Love Today”

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 […]

Top Shelf Takes the Street Episode 1: For the Love of Jah

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 […]

KBong unveils “Open My Eyes” video

Stick Figure keyboardist and influential solo artist, KBong, is making waves once again with his latest music video for “Open My Eyes” – a love song about living in the now. Walking along lavish and lush landscapes, KBong journeys across Hawaii in the video, taking in its innate beauty as if for the first time. […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Kwamevi “Faithful” (feat. E.N Young)

Kwamevi (born Edem Kwamevi Agbottah) was born into the Ghanaian Ewe Tribe in Dallas, Texas, inheriting both West African and American traditions as a result. With an affinity to bamboo flutes and African rhythms, Kwamevi began playing classical guitar at age 15, influenced by music that speaks of self-awareness and togetherness. After releasing and producing […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Ibru “My Life”

Caribbean native Ibru (formerly Artiste Hebrew) is back with a teaser off his upcoming full-length album Life Story with the brand new single, “My Life”. Branching out from the rural island of South Andros in the Bahamas, Ibru showcases his journey from humble beginnings to stardom in this world video premiere, directed by Icey Jace […]

Dirty Heads release “Celebrate” video

Earlier this week, Dirty Heads dropped a new music video for the track “Celebrate”, featuring The Unlikely Candidates. This song was the second single off their latest, widely successful and eclectic sixth studio album, Swim Team. “Celebrate” hits home for any DH fans that have been along for the ride since their first album, Any […]

Katchafire release second track & video, “Way Beyond”

New Zealand roots-reggae maestros’ Katchafire release their second single and video “Way Beyond,” from Katchafire‘s forthcoming fifth studio album. The track is engineered by five-time Grammy winner James ‘Bonzai’ Caruso (Damian & Stephen Marley, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Ice-T). Vocalist, songwriter, drummer, percussion and guitarist, Leon Davey shares, “This song, Way Beyond, has come about from […]

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: Gisto “All By Myself”

Top Shelf Reggae is honored to present the exclusive world premiere of Vancouver’s biggest trap/reggae artist on the rise, Gisto’s “All By Myself”. The track is the second single off his new full-length LP OMW, following the title track that dropped last month ahead of the album’s December 1st release. “All By Myself” is an […]

Common Kings release new video “Today’s a New Day”

The recently GRAMMY nominated artist for “Best Reggae Album,” Common Kings just released their latest visuals for the head rocking, feel good vibes single “Today’s A New Day” featuring Strange Music artist ¡MAYDAY!. 2017 has been an amazing year for the Common Kings, seeing that their release Lost in Paradise shot to the #1 spot […]