Tag Archives: Cali Reggae

Reggae | Tribal Seeds

Irie™ Magazine | Reggae - Tribal Seeds

Tribal Seeds Born In Babylon But Raised By Jah From San Diego, California, award-winning reggae group Tribal Seeds have become known for their spiritually driven, refreshing rock vibe they have infused with the roots style of reggae music. Originally started by two brothers, Steven Rene Jacobo (lyrics, vocals, guitar) and Tony-Ray Jacobo (producer, keyboards, vocals). […]

Reggae | Mighty Mystic

Irie Magazine | April '420' 2016 Cali Reggae Issue - Reggae - Mighty Mystic

Mighty Mystic The Art of Balance Considered one of the new leaders in the U.S Reggae scene, reggae artist Mighty Mystic’s fresh sound and musical diversity have proved to be a magnet for music lovers in search of that next level sound that has been missing in the reggae genre. It has attracted listeners of […]

Reggae | HIRIE

Irie Magazine | Cali Reggae - HIRIE

HIRIE I Wanna Be Imagine a roots reggae sound accompanied by a soulful, yet pop-like voice with the ability to match an acoustic setting while also being capable of freestyling to a skanking rhythm and you are left with… HIRIE. Led by HIRIE on vocals, the female fronted band stormed onto the reggae music scene […]

Roots | Rico Rodriguez

Irie Magazine | Roots - Rico Rodriguez MBE

Rico Rodriguez MBE The Chronicles of Reggae Emmanuel ‘Rico’ Rodriguez MBE (October 17, 1934 – September 4, 2015), also known as simply Rico, Reco or El Reco, was a Cuban-born Jamaican ska and reggae trombonist. He recorded with many producers, including Karl Pitterson, Prince Buster, and Lloyd ‘Matador’ Daley. He was known as one of […]

Reggae | Stick Figure

Irie Magazine | Reggae - Stick Figure

Stick Figure Set In Stone From the musical imagination of Scott Woodruff emerges a vibrant sonic soundscape, revealed in the newest Stick Figure release, Set in Stone. As with his previous releases, Set in Stone was written, produced and recorded by Woodruff, a self-taught musician. An intuitive and accomplished producer, Woodruff crafts authentic artistry from […]

Reggae | Fortunate Youth

Irie Magazine | Cali Reggae | Fortunate Youth

Fortunate Youth Don’t Think Twice Fortunate Youth is a collaboration of South Bay reggae stand-outs. Rising from various bands, they’ve created a phenomenal 6-piece masterpiece bringing more fire to the stage than ever before. Combining rootsy vibes and unique bass lines united with multiple harmonies, boisterous guitar solos, and heavy keys separates Fortunate Youth from […]

Respect | House of Shem

Irie Magazine Cali Reggae Edition - December 2015 - Respect - House of Shem

House of Shem House Of Shem is an Aotearoa (New Zealand) based harmony trio comprised of Carl Perkins and his two sons, Te Omeka Perkins and Isaiah Perkins, who are each multi-instrumentalist and producers. Formed 2005 in the rural area of Whanganui, the band embodies elements of roots reggae, pacific reggae and traditional maori music […]

Respect | Derrick Lara

Irie Magazine Cali Reggae Edition - December 2015 - Respect - Derrick Lara

Derrick Lara Born in Kingston, Jamaica (1961), Derrick Lara loved to emulate American R&B singers of the early 70s as a youth. He nurtured his vocal style in the local church choir, performing alongside his sister, Jennifer Lara. A competent vocalist, he initially performed alongside Errol Lee in the Bare Essentials Band and then as […]

Respect | Papa Michigan

Irie Magazine Cali Reggae Edition - December 2015 - Respect - Papa Michigan

Papa Michigan It’s the seventies and Reggae is rocking the world and Jamaicans are feasting on a steady diet of music. Each song is a potential hit. The genre is the main sounding board for Rasta and also bears responsibility for giving the world’s underclass a voice. This decade is the island’s most creative musical […]

Respect | Ras D

Irie Magazine Cali Reggae Edition - December 2015 - Respect - Ras D

Ras D Dave Munroe aka Ras D is a prolific singer/songwriter from Kingston, Jamaica now residing in Nothern, California. At the age of 7, while attending Duhaney Park Primary School, Ras D developed a friendship with Andrew Tosh, son of legendary Peter Tosh of the Wailers. They became closer friends in 7-11 grades while attending […]