“The illegality of cannabis is outrageous, an impediment to full utilization of a drug which helps produce the serenity and insight, sensitivity and fellowship so desperately needed in this increasingly mad and dangerous world.” CARL SAGAN, Academic, Astronomer, Scientist (1934–1996) Medical marijuana has been legalized in 33 states, including the District of Columbia and Guam. […]
Photography by: Carla Henriques More than two decades into a storied career, GROUNDATION returns this year with their 10th studio album, One Rock, scheduled for release on May 13, 2022. The band, formed in 1998 by vocalist/guitarist Harrison Staford, has helped define American roots reggae while building a large and loyal following in Europe, South […]
Artwork by: ZOOLOOK That’s right… it’s 420, the official name of the unofficial holiday for cannabis users to light up a joint. And to celebrate 420, IRIE has teamed up with Arky Starch to bring you the Grow A Plant Riddim. The Grow A Plant riddim started during a discussion between Arky Starch and ZOOLOOK […]
Born and raised in Belgium (Turnhout), Arky Starch is an accomplished bass guitarist who plays guitar and keyboard. He specializes in DUB and REGGAE music. His artistic journey began at a young age, with his older brother Lowie buying him his first bass guitar in 1994. Membership in various bands followed. During these years, he […]
Mireille Boudewijns, aka “Micky B,” is a singer/songwriter and recording artist from Antwerp. Her voice has been recognized by various artists which gave her the opportunity to be the support act for Rebellion the Recaller, Charly Black, Macka B, Cocoa Tea and I-Wayne. She is proud to announce there are some fun collaborations to come. […]
Photography by: Capitan Walas Razteria creates eclectic multilingual pop music with vocals reminiscent of Sade, electronic elements of Massive Attack, grooves of Steel Pulse, and the Latin vibe of Shakira. She is also a producer-engineer and collaborates with artists and musicians from the SF Bay Area and around the World. Razteria uses music to describe […]
If you don’t know Samora, you’re missing out. This girl is on fire and gives her audience the best time… Samora is a fresh, real, raw, energetic, and exciting Reggae-Pop-singer, an Afrobeat-queen, and a true Dancehall-diva. Based in Switzerland but originally from Suriname and the Netherlands, she has evolved into an internationally known and recognized […]
Artwork by: ZOOLOOK A diehard comic book fan and an avid reader of fiction/horror/sci-fi novels growing up in the U.S., multiartist ZOOLOOK (Nicholas Da Silva) was disappointed in the absence of black heroic characters in popular culture and American literature. So he spent his childhood reading sci-fi novels by American science fiction author Robert Anson […]
IRIE celebrates 420 with the April 2022 edition of RELEASES featuring ZOOLOOK’s ‘Soul Rebel Dub’ from his cult-classic comic book series, Dread & Alive! The dub version of Soul Rebel is receiving major Radio play worldwide with some very inspiring quotes: