Changing For You is out now! A reissue that brings back Delroy Wilson (who passed away in March 1995) in fine style. The album collects recordings from 1981 to 1985, produced by Rodguel “Blackbeard” Sinclair, with Sly & Robbie and...
The, unfortunately, last set of Paris La Mont‘s ‘Tampa Riddim’ is here, with new tracks from Kamrun, Justice The Artiste, Jahbradez, as well as the instrumental overture with contributions from Zuggu Dan and Okiel &...
Kadeem Wilson, aka Kenzic, actor, musician, and educator, released a new track alongside Agent Sasco called ‘TOP RANKIN’. The song comes straight out of Kenzic’s own experience in Kingston. On one day alone, he was stopped...
Khalia teams up with Jahshii for their new anthemic single Jamaica. Produced by GRAMMY-nominated producer J-Vibe, the track is the third single from Khalia’s forthcoming album, following her debut EP Stay True, which featured Shaggy,...
Tydal Kamau links up with Turbulence on Rich Problem, a track released in 2023 that faces the realities of poverty and ambition head-on with the striking line, “Money is not all, but I’d be rather to be rich than poor.” The production...
With the release of Dubclaat, Etana revisits her hits through the lens of dub, stripping back vocals, embracing the echoes, and reverbs. Released on September 19, 2025, via Freemind Music, the album features 11 dub versions of her...
Zamunda stays true to his path with new single “No One But You Lord” Christopher Gayle (not the Jamaican cricketer), better known as Zamunda, has built his career on conscious lyrics and constant devotion to reggae’s roots. Born in...
In a time when the presence, or absence for some, of roots reggae music is a hot topic in the reggae community, Micah Shemaiah stays true to his foundation with his new single Immorality, released on Easy Star Records, produced by The...
Reggae songstress Etana has landed an amazing collab with hip hop heavyweight Rick Ro$$ on a brand-new single titled Kiss of Judas. The track, now available on all major platforms, blends Etana’s soulful voice with Ro$$’ flow on...
Ras Fraser Jr. joins forces with reggae veteran Anthony B on “Most High Protect.” Produced by Soul Fyah Productions and released through Wide Awake Music, Big Mill Productions, and Rebel Sound Records, the track carries a strong...
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,...