Shedonist drops debaucherous new video for “Daddy”

Just in time for Father’s Day, Nashville-based grunge rockers Shedonist have debuted their latest music video for “Daddy”. The video is a wild and debaucherous romp through an audition process, as the band seeks out prospective new “Daddies”. It hits its visual climax as the band is surrounded, dollar bills begin to fly and everyone […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Ras Rebel “Wake and Bake”

Who’s ready to hit the pool? California reggae artist Ras Rebel is starting the summer off with a “Wake and Bake” backyard party like Los Angeles has never seen. Rebel’s “Wake and Bake” has currently over 54,000 streams on Spotify, so naturally, he had to give the public a visualizer for his number-one song. And, […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Weege “She’s Trying”

Colorado reggae sensation Weege returns with a tribute to women in this world video premiere of “She’s Trying”! Available today on Top Shelf Music before the video hits his personal YouTube, Weege salutes the finer species, knowing that women have much more of an uphill battle in this life. In a man’s world, all women […]

An interview with Amy Sheehan of California Roots

Join us as Top Shelf Music journalist Allie Adams interviews Amy Sheehan, Operations Manager for California Roots Music and Arts Festival 2022. Amy has been a pivotal part of the festival’s growth towards becoming the FIRST green-certified festival in California. In this interview, Allie focuses on the festival’s green initiatives and why that is so […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Doralee “Seu Sorriso (Your Smile)”

Los Angeles-based, island-infused singer-songwriter Doralee adds beautiful visuals to her soft, sweet “Seu Sorriso” single! Meaning ‘my smile’ in Portuguese, this track is all the bossa nova sugar you need to get your summer going. Bossa novo music and sprawling beach scenes? Yes, please. Doralee shines as she dances and sings, super innocently, around a […]

A chat with Atmosphere at Cali Roots Fest 2022

Who doesn’t love a good Atmosphere show? One half of the hip hop duo sits down with Top Shelf Music’s Alexia Johnson at California Roots Festival 2022, ahead of his big Bowl Stage performance. Tune in to hear what Slug thinks of the popular hip hop-meets-reggae Memorial Weekend event in Monterey, his summer plans to […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Pipe Down “Smile”, feat. Rilen’ Out

Reggae is relatable anywhere. Take it from island reggae band Pipe Down, strumming sweet and sultry reggae tunes on a snow-covered Lake Tahoe mountaintop wearing a Hawaiian T-shirt. It doesn’t get much cooler than that… well, except for the fact that the official video for the track is premiering exclusively today on Top Shelf Music! […]

Gary Dread & Rick Haze release “Running” music video

Reggae trap artist Rick Haze pairs with The Movement’s Gary Dread in this new video by Raised Fist Propaganda. Talk about an all star collaboration! As Haze laments he’s “so sick and tired” of the lies and deceit, Dread brings the roots vibes till the “fat lady sings”. They’re “running”, but where exactly are they […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Island Head “Blue Butterfly”

Dub reggae outfit Island Head premieres the beautiful lyric video for their “Blue Butterfly” single today only on Top Shelf Music! The somber yet inspiring track is an ode to Kyle Messinetti, son of lead singer Will Messinetti, who was taken from this earth too soon by an unfortunate overdose. A tragedy turned eloquent eulogy […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: The Sweet Things “Ya Know I Don’t Mind”

The story continues! The much-anticipated next installment of The Sweet Things‘ antics are captured in this world premiere of “Ya Know I Don’t Mind”. The single, out on all digital outlets as of May 2nd via Wendigo Productions NYC/Spaghetty Town Records, is the second taste off the band’s forthcoming Brown Leather album — the first […]

The Irie knows how to “Kick It” in new video

Hang with the boys of The Irie? Yes, please. Based off the new wickedly vivacious video by the band, a night with them is anything but ordinary. Waking up all over the floor (and Johnny even on the furniture), The Irie comes to after a long night of partying with babes… at least, from what […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: StoneTribe “Island Time”

It’s 4/20, folks!! You know what that means — time to take it a bit slower. StoneTribe is here to help with that, revealing the highly-anticipated music video for their enticing “Island Time” single, a track released summer of last year. Not only that, but Top Shelf Music has the sneak peek before the video […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: SkillinJah x Rick Haze “Shottavelli”

It’s double trouble! Hot on the heels of SkillinJah‘s and Rick Haze’s Dancehall Time Machine album release comes yet another fire collaboration — this time in video form! The two rising reggae icons pair quite well: one with a traditional dancehall vibe and the other, well, if trap and reggae had a baby, it would […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Badda Skat “Hustling”

If you’re a reggae lover around St. Petersburg, Florida, you most likely know of a dreadlocked DJ named Badda Skat. How could you miss him?? Between deejaying at local reggae fests and doing pop-ups around town (many during quarantine!!), Badda Skat is simply a main staple of the east coast reggae scene. If you haven’t […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Tuff Like Iron x Rick Haze “Street Clothes”

Tuff Like Iron and reggae hip hop artist Rick Haze pair in this world premiere of “Street Clothes”, the visualizer! Starting in a laundromat, Haze and Tuff Like Iron take this party to the streets — from “California to Miami”. Mixing elements of dub reggae with mumble rap and autotune, “Street Clothes” is special… it’ll […]