Recording artiste Kaedi is looking to looking to stamp Jamaican musical culture even more around the world with her debut solo track ‘Seasons Changing’. The 29 West Productions track sees contributions from Bobo Bell, Fatta...
Welsh-Jamaican artist Aleighcia Scott premiered her new video for “Dod o’r Galon” — the first-ever Welsh-language reggae track to top the iTunes Reggae Singles Chart. Shot in her...
Dancehall artist Kiprich steps forward with “No More Crime”, a conscious track featured on the Gruesome Act Riddim EP, produced by Adrian “Donsome” Hanson. Released on March 28, 2025, the song calls for an end to violence and urges...
Kumar has released his new video for his rendition of “Message in a Bottle”, originally by The Police. Produced by renowned Jamaican producer Clive Hunt, for the “Fields Of Gold”-Album, the track offers a reggae...
On April 4, 2025, Samora and Yeza drop their new single “Mind No More”, a Girl power-filled Dancehall track that stands for pure joie de vivre. Following the success of “Woman”, this is the fifth single from Samora’s upcoming...
Spain links up with Sicily, Irie Souljah links up with Alborosie for the new single “Another Way”. The track pairs Souljah’s soulful voice with Alborosie’s heavyweight sound, blending roots reggae with a modern edge. “Another Way” marks...
Collie Buddz links up with Busy Signal for a fresh collaboration titled “Spark Up”. Produced by Jason ‘J-Vibe’ Farmer and recorded in Collie’s Oakland studio, the track is a laid-back, uplifting celebration of cannabis culture. And yes...
Step in any dance, when Sleng Teng is played the crowd goes wild! In 1985, Wayne Smith, alongside King Jammy and Noel Davey (Watch our reasoning), flipped reggae on its head with the release of “Under Me Sleng Teng.” Built from a preset...
Just in time for Empress Menen Day, today April 3, 2025, reggae artists Isha Bel and Miriam Simone release the official music video for “Sister Sister” — a heartfelt anthem dedicated to strength, unity,...
Conscious reggae and dancehall artist hailing from Portmore, Jah Vezl brings a calm and powerful message with his new song “All We Need Is Love.” Produced by Whiteblackzmusic, the track reminds us to be kind, stay patient, and move...
There's nothing like a family reunion. Now imagine one without any family drama, surrounded by endless familiar faces on a beautiful day sprawled across the breathtaking lawns of San Diego's Embarcadero Marina Park North, with...
Brooklyn-based band SUNDUB has officially dropped their debut album! Since formulating their smooth sound in 2013, these east coast reggae soldiers have been committed to spreading the good vibrations embedded in roots and Jamaican ska...
In February of 2019, Rancid announced their plans for The Bash Fest 2019 , a craft beer and punk rock festival reaching some of the biggest cities for punk rock in the United States, including Phoenix, Tuscon, Englishtown, Boise, Tacoma,...
Top Shelf Music journalist Kristy Rose sits down with The Late Ones , a hip hop meets island reggae trio out of Hawaii, at California Roots 10 ahead of their late night afterparty performance in Monterey, California. With a new...
In 2014, I attended the 5th Annual California Roots Festival for the first time when I was still in high school. The only person I knew there was my best friend who I went with and my mom who drove us. After three days at the festival,...
The Skints are back with their fourth album, Swimming Lessons . The album brings a daintier, uplifting, island-like sound; a definite divergent feel from their their last album, FM. That said, the new full-length LP is still...
The leader of the reggae revival movement himself, Protoje , sits down with Top Shelf Music journalist Kristy Rose following his California Roots 10 performance in Monterey, California. After dropping a single and about to hit the road...
Hawaiian rap-meets-reggae artist Inna Vision is hyping up his latest single "Survivor" off his Best Yet: Celebrating A Decade Of Vision album with a raw video showcasing a day in the life. The track off Roots Musician Records features a...
The end of summer is a marvelous time for a weekend festival. Combine that with a serene camping getaway, the best in funky, fresh bands and a core group of friends to render yourself one of the greatest experiences. Same Same But...
That sweet, smooth, sexy voice is back! With two years between albums and after months of teasing excited fans by dropping singles, Bermudian reggae singer Collie Buddz has finally released his tantalizing third full-length album Hybrid...
Shak Wave Productions and Nessberry Production presents "The Road" performed by international dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel . With an infectious melody, this hit bound single is deemed to top the charts. "The Road" is available on...
Acclaimed producer Markus, of Markus Records latest riddim is best described as "On Fleek" pun intended! Used as a social media slang meaning "on point", "On Fleek Riddim" features reggae star I Octane with "Don't Stop Di Vibes" and...
Billboard Producer Ricky Blaze the Soulful Alexus Rose & Dancehall Star Kranium with "Left Out" Remix Making her name for herself since her arrival on the musical scene by working with billboard charting producer Ricky Blaze , soulful...
After years of being labeled a "child star" in the dancehall industry, recording artiste, QQ has revamped his image and is showing off a sophisticated new look! His new promotional material sees the singer clad in an all-black ensemble,...