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 […]
Soom T GOOD Photography by: Danilo Moroni Soom T is a Scottish singer of Indian origin. After having campaigned alongside Y Network, a group of young representatives of Glasgow ghettos aiming to change their city, Soom T decides to devote her life to music to denounce injustices and talk about her daily struggles through militant […]
Z-man Animal Slavery Photography by: Sarah Arnold Z-man’s first-ever album appearance was in 1996 with his group 99th-Demention, self-titled, which consisted of King Maz, Young Slim, Rev-Cope, Rated R, and Z-man. The group released another album in 1998, “RSP Student,” which only featured Z-man and Young Slim on it. The following two projects were Z-man’s […]
DJ Astro Black Astro Melody Records DJ Astro Black is one-half of Astro Melody Records’ production team and label partner. He grew up in Los Angeles on his father’s diverse collection of blues, soul, funk, and reggae – which helped set the tone for his musical inspirations. He infuses these creative influences into his sound, […]
Max Romeo World of Ghouls Photography by: Franck Blanquin Max Romeo (born Maxie Smith, November 22, 1944) is a Jamaican reggae and roots-rocking reggae recording musician, visionary leader, prolific singer, and songwriter. Max Romeo is a very successful stalwart in the reggae industry. He started his career in the 1960s when his debut song “Wet […]
Jay Thomas Soul Feeling The year was 1993. Jay Thomas arrived in Sydney with a suitcase and a dream, leaving behind all the comforts of everything he called home in the Sunshine State of Queensland, Australia. It was an exciting time for the 17-year-old. “I had no idea what lay ahead; I just knew I […]
ZOOLOOK™ Stonefrenge™ When IRIE’s founder and editor-in-chief, Nicholas Da Silva, is not covering the reggae scene, you can rest assured he is busy working on one of his creative projects under his artist name, ZOOLOOK. A multi-artist who produces original music, writes and draws comic books, designs and develops immersive websites, and creates animations for […]
Chiney Kiki Kushites Photography by: JDash There was never a time in Chiney Kiki’s life that she could remember where she wasn’t singing or dancing. This love for the arts ultimately led her to be a multifaceted singer, dancer, director, and overall creative. Her given name is Shaneak Whittingham. She was born in Hartford, Connecticut, […]
The Archives Carry Me Home Photography by: John Shore The Archives began when Thievery Corporation’s Eric Hilton began a quest to explore the roots of reggae music. Led by producer/ keyboard ace Darryl ‘Trane’ Burke, all members have recorded and toured internationally with acts like Eek-A-Mouse, Black Uhuru, Culture, Don Carlos, and more,” Burke explains. […]
G-INA It’s Alright Meet G-INA (Gabriella In-Albon), bassist, vocalist and music composer. Her lyrics are honest, personal, and taken from life. G-INA grew up in a small village in Valais (Swiss mountains) in a family where music played a significant role. As a teenager, she studied classical violin and played in a youth orchestra. After […]
UB40 Bigga Baggariddim They’re back… UB40, the biggest selling, top touring Reggae band globally, has officially released ‘Bigga Baggariddim’, the follow up to their critically acclaimed and internationally successful 1985 release, ‘Baggariddim’. ‘Bigga Baggariddim’, UB40’s 21st album, is not just an epic collaboration album but a strong confirmation that reggae is universal. The selection of […]
Razteria Space to Play Razteria (Renée) means to be reborn in French, a name that accurately describes an artist in the perpetual renaissance of sound. She creates pop music with vocals reminiscent of Sade, electronic elements of Massive Attack, grooves of Steel Pulse, and the Latin vibe of Shakira. Based in El Sobrante, California, with […]