Category Archives: 2015

Respect | Tony Chin

Irie Magazine Cali Reggae Edition - December 2015 - Respect - Tony Chin

Tony Chin “Tony Chin is one of the great unsung heroes of Jamaica’s golden age of reggae in the 1970’s. As the rhythm guitarist for the Soul Syndicate, the prime studio band in Kingston during that electrifying decade, Tony helped anchor some of the biggest hits of the era.” ROGER STEFFENS With a music career […]

Respect | Dennis Alcapone

Irie Magazine World Reggae Edition - December 2015 - Respect - Dennis Alcapone

Dennis Alcapone Dennis Alcapone (real name Dennis Smith) is one of the original Dee-Jays, a classic performer of extraordinary talent. Born in Clarendon, Jamaica in 1947, Dennis first started to DJ for the El Paso Hi-Fi in 1969. Influenced by U-Roy, his excellent DJ skills and ability to toast over the tracks made El Paso […]

Respect | Johnny Dread

Irie Magazine Cali Reggae Edition - December 2015 - Respect - Johnny Dread

Johnny Dread Johnny Dread, (a.k.a. ‘The Dread’) quite simply transcends Reggae music into a unique blend of world beat rhythms. His musical influences are as diverse as his Rasta, Cuban-American background. With his undeniable rebel soul, he infuses Caribbean-influenced beats to Afro-Cuban and Rock sounds into every one of his songs. This combination provides the […]

Respect | Earl Zero

Irie Magazine Cali Reggae Edition - December 2015 - Respect - Earl Zero

Earl Zero Earl Zero is a foundation of the roots reggae scene of 70’s jamaican reggae. Born 1953 in the Greenwich Town area of Kingston, Johnson was the eldest of ten children, his father a fisherman and his mother a fishmonger. Zero began his career in the 1970s, first as a member of the group […]

Respect | Caliah Mar

Irie Magazine World Reggae Edition - December 2015 - Respect - Caliah Mar

Caliah Mar Caliah Mar is a Colombian singer who actually resides in Reus. Though ‘Salsa’ marked her origins in music, step by step she was discovering Soul, Ska and Reggae and it is hereby that she started entering the Jamaican rooted music. The singer has been linked throughout the years with a multitude of groups […]

Respect | Dada Yute

Irie Magazine World Reggae Edition - December 2015 - Respect - Dada Yute

Dada Yute Caue Granello aka ‘Dada Yute’ began his musical career at the age of 17 as a background vocalist for one of the biggest Brazilian Reggae bands, ‘Lions of Israel’. Dada Yute was featured on their second album, ‘Palavra Viva’, where he recorded his first hit song entitled ‘Sofrimento Ùtil’. The band toured all over Brazil, […]

Respect | Anthony John

Irie Magazine Cali Reggae Edition - December 2015 - Respect - Anthony John

Anthony John Meet Anthony John aka Mr. Music. Destined to pour more love and cultural blessings back into roots reggae music, Anthony John’s motivating lyrics attempt to eradicate the un-progressive gun chat and badman-ship, associated with reggae music. Inspired by the world of wisdom and HAILE SELASSIE! Anthony John‘s up front and humble lyrics penetrate […]

Respect | Zoro

Irie Magazine World Reggae Edition - December 2015 - Respect - Zoro

Zoro Zolile ‘ZORO’ Matikinca was born in the townships of Cape Town, Guguletu, during the peak of apartheid. The apartheid regime labeled his address Native Yard 9. Growing up under the oppression and violence, Zoro came to think of himself as a soldier early on in life. His quest was to always fight the system […]

Respect | Mellow Movement

Irie Magazine Cali Reggae Edition - December 2015 - Respect - Mellow Movement

Mellow Movement Established in 2014, Mellow Movement is the SF Bay Area’s newest up and coming band in the reggae scene. Founded by brothers Nick (also of CRSB) and Thomas, along with good friends Kyle, Bobo, and Ryan, their family-oriented vibes and strong sense of unified cultures is truly a sight to behold. They bring […]

Respect | Eazy Wayne

Irie Magazine World Reggae Edition - December 2015 - Respect - Eazy Wayne

Eazy Wayne Eazy Wayne is an artiste with a deep originality, unique energy, and beautiful, passionate voice who inspires fans around the world with his music. Wayne was born in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, to a strong Black woman who raised him with love and patience. He attended Black River High School and completed a course […]

Respect | Z-Man

Irie Magazine Cali Reggae Edition - December 2015 - Respect - Z-Man

Z-Man Underground mainstay Z-MAN first splashed onto the scene in 1996 with the release of his original crew 99th Demention’s self titled album. Since then Z-MAN has released over a dozen critically acclaimed projects and toured the U.S. and Europe extensively. Last year alone saw the release of The Vegetable & The Ferret project with […]