The Cat Empire have progressively grown to be one of Australia's most popular musical exports. Without anyone at home actually noticing, the band consistently generates more worldwide business than any of their local contemporaries. They do this by attracting passionate devotion throughout the globe. The six people who have been connected by a shared passion of music since their teens have... read full bio
Skillibeng is the genre's current king and dancehall is once more a major force. He has made a reputation for himself in his own Jamaica over the past few years and he now has his sights set on ruling the music business outside of the Caribbean. The captivating Crocodile Tooth The Album, Skillibeng's debut album and his recent signing to RCA Records are... read full bio
For more than a decade, Kolohe Kai has been one of the most prominent artists in Pacific Island Reggae music. Since securing a record deal, Roman De Peralta's project, born and raised on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, has generated ten Island Reggae songs. Kolohe Kai's sound combines the localism of ukulele music with the rhythms of roots reggae and more... read full bio
Throughout the 90's, Big Sugar released several radio singles, gold and platinum recordings and other notable works. They rose to prominence as a major concert attraction, performing more than 300 gigs annually while touring the US and Canada. Gordie Johnson caught the attention of musicians like the Allman Brothers, Rolling Stones and Black Crowes due to his distinctive technique. Gibson Guitars created... read full bio
Over the past five years, Jamaica has seen an exhilarating "Reggae Revival," a renaissance of conscious, natural music. The leader of this movement continues to be Protoje. The GRAMMY-nominated artist, Oje Ken Ollivierre, was born in Saint Elizabeth to singer Lorna Bennett and former calypso king Mike Ollivierre of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. He blends hip-hop, R&B, soul and rock into... read full bio
Sammy Johnson, often known as Sammy J, is an Australian who uses his Polynesian and Maori heritage to inspire and encourage others via his music. Sammy's music is invigorating and captivating, fusing passionate lyrics with tropical reggae, soul, and jazz moods. Sammy, who is now located in the United States, seems to have taken off in the market, selling... read full bio
JBB was founded by Kevin Kinsella and had a long and illustrious career spanning three decades and numerous lineup changes. The band's groundbreaking record, "All Time," became almost legendary and is recognized as a key component of the US reggae scene. Throughout the course of the first five JBB albums, Kinsella—who began as the band's original lead singer and... read full bio
Marley's last name is practically associated with Jamaica. Even though the renowned singer has joined his forefathers in the afterlife, his family ties to their own country are still strong. Mystic Marley, Bob Marley's granddaughter and the daughter of producer and multiple Grammy Award winner Stephen Marley, has decided to continue her grandfather's musical heritage. Mystic Marley is emerging as one... read full bio
To date, WAR has sold nearly fifty million records and performs for 1,000,000 people a year. Among their many achievements, WAR has been honored with seventeen gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards. These include: triple Platinum The World Is A Ghetto, multi-Platinum Why Can’t We Be Friends All Day Music, and Deliver the World, and Gold singles from their Quad platinum... read full bio
The alternative/reggae band Iration was founded in Isla Vista, California. Drummer Joseph Dickens, engineer Joseph King, keyboardist Cayson Peterson, guitarist Micah Pueschel, and vocalist Adam Taylor make up the ensemble (Bass). All of the members of Iration first connected in Santa Barbara, California, after growing up together in Hawaii. Since then, they have released three EPs—"New Roots" (2006), "Sample This... read full bio
If Trevor Hall’s self-titled debut represented the young musician’s struggle with finding himself, his follow-up, Everything Everytime Everywhere, is a courageous affirmation that he has become the man he had been seeking. Hall’s signature blend of catchy pop/rock songs infused with tasteful shades of reggae has made this diverse singer one of the most lauded up-and-coming musicians on the American... read full bio
Ocean Alley is inspired by the greats like Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, and Bradley Nowell. When the members of Ocean Alley figured out they could all play instruments, they easily formed a band. The band has created an embodiment of all of their inspirations in their music, playing soulful psychedelic rock and reggae tracks. They have toured across Australia and... read full bio
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, better known as Bobi Wine, is a Ugandan musician, actor, businessman, politican and philanthropist. He is known for being a member of the parliament which he represents Kyadondo East constituency in Wakiso District in Uganda’s Central Region. Wine earned his Uganda Certificate of Education from Kitante Hill School and he also earned his Uganda Advanced Certificate of... read full bio
The renowned Big Sugar staged a two-set theatrical presentation called "An Evening With" to commemorate the release of their groundbreaking "500 Pounds" deluxe vinyl worldwide via Third Man Records. The show covered the band's historic existence, from Hugo Boss suit days to its more contemporary Roots Rock Reggae vibes. Generations of guitarists have been impacted by the early blues and... read full bio
Over the course of 10 Albums and countless live performances all over the globe, reggae superstar MAXI PRIEST has unleashed a one-World music that heals, rejuvenates and uplifts. Maxi's top 40 hits include ""Wild World,"" ""Close to You,"" ""Set The Night To Music"" with Roberta Flack, ""Housecall (Your Body Can't Lie To Me)"" with Shabba Ranks, and ""That Girl"" with... read full bio
Sean Kingston is a multi-Platinum selling Jamaican-American reggae fusion singer and rapper. His debut single, ""Beautiful Girls"", rose to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for three weeks. Kingston released his self-titled debut album, followed by his sophomore studio album, Tomorrow, and his most recent, Back 2 Life. Kingston was the opening act for Gwen Stefani’s... read full bio
Matisyahu is an American Hasidic Jewish reggae musician. Known for blending traditional Jewish themes with Reggae, rock and hip hop beat-boxing sounds, Matisyahu's single, King Without a Crown, was a Top 40 hit in the US. Since 2004, he has released several studio and live albums, and DVDs featuring live concerts. Through his career, Matisyahu has worked with Bill Laswell,... read full bio
The UK’s most highly-regarded roots reggae outfit, Steel Pulse originally formed at Handsworth Wood Boys School, Birmingham. Lead vocalist David Hinds has always been the engine behind the group, from their early days establishing themselves in the Birmingham club scene onwards. Their debut single, ""Kibudu, Mansetta Abuku"", arrived on the small independent label Dip, and linked the plight of urban... read full bio
The Honorable Jimmy Cliff is a Jamaican ska and reggae singer, musician, and actor. He is the only currently living musician to hold the Order of Merit. He is best known among mainstream audiences for songs such as ""Sitting in Limbo"", ""You Can Get It If You Really Want"", and ""Many Rivers to Cross"" from the soundtrack to The Harder... read full bio
"SOJA, which stands for Soldiers Of Jah Army, is an award-winning and well-loved reggae band from Arlington, Virginia. Currently made up of eight members, the band is signed with ATO Records. The band’s albums have done well on the charts; their album Strength to Survive topped the Billboard Reggae Album chart, and their album Born in Babylon reached number 11... read full bio
