Jimmy Young and Carlos Lara, two longtime friends and colleagues, form the band Bootleg Rascal, which is headquartered on Australia's East Coast. The pair combines an eclectic blend of hip hop, reggae, indie-rock, dub, and electronica while drawing inspiration from artists such as Massive Attack, Kid Cudi, and Gorillaz. All the while, they create a unified sound that is uniquely... read full bio
Before receiving media attention, Burning Spear was a musical innovator, a local hero, an educator and a spiritual uplifter. Since then, his significance to culture has only increased. He has carried the gospel of political leader Marcus Garvey for almost four decades and more than 25 CDs, encouraging African ancestors' self-reliance and self-determination via songs and rhythms that really convey the lessons... read full bio
Butterscotch, a groundbreaking vocal percussionist virtuoso, has permanently altered the music industry by aggressively challenging gender and musical social constraints. Her adventure began in the heavily male-dominated underground beatbox battle scene, where she broke down stereotypes and became the first female beatbox champion in history. When she gave a ground-breaking performance on America's Got gift, earning a third-place finish on... read full bio
With a fusion of creativity that knows no limitations, Byron Messia, a talented and diverse artist, has permanently made his name on the aesthetic world. Byron's natural aptitude and voracious curiosity led him to constantly explore and innovate from the very beginning of his adventure. Byron Messia's voyage into the worlds of visual art, music, and literature began when he was... read full bio
Cas Haley is an American reggae and rock singer-songwriter from Paris, Texas. Haley gained fame after competing in the second season of the reality competition series “America’s Got Talent,” where he finished as the runner up winner of the show. During his time performing in America’s Got Talent, Haley performed songs from artists which include The Police, Stevie Wonder, Jackie... read full bio
Céu (born Maria do Céu Whitaker Poças in São Paulo) is a globally beloved singer who broke out of Brazil around the time of her 2005 debut, with which she won a Latin Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. From Europe to North America, she was making a name for herself. Céu’s music has been described as a fusion of... read full bio
The talented guitarist and composer Chadwick Stokes was raised on a rural farm outside of Boston. His numerous endeavors have weaved together music, art, history and activism. He has been a songwriter since early adolescence. From his politically charged band, State Radio, to his nascent solo project, Chadwick Stokes and the Pintos, to the band Dispatch, which he founded in his... read full bio
A candle has been lit in people's hearts all across the world by Jamar Rolando McNaughton, better known by his stage name Chronixx, who is confidently illuminating the way for a whole generation of young people to rediscover their roots and culture. Chronixx, who was born on October 10, 1992, was raised by his musician father Chronicle and was exposed... read full bio
Colin Patrick Harper, better known as Collie Buddz, is a reggae artist. He is best known for his single ‘Come Around’. He got his first musical gig performing on Shaggy’s album ‘Intoxication’ on the track ‘Mad Mad World’. His greatest radio success was ‘Mamasita’, which sold an approximate 2 million copies. Collie Buddz has released a numerous amount of singles... read full bio
Common Kings perform a mixture of musical styles, influenced by their origins in the South Pacific and their upbringings in Orange County, California. The members draw inspiration from artists like Van Morrison, Stevie Wonder, The Who, Earth Wind and Fire, and Bob Marley. Sasualei “Jr King” Maliga is the lead vocalist of the group, providing astounding, raw vocals to each... read full bio
Common Sense has established itself as one of Californias premier reggae rock bands. Their influences from reggae, rock and ska, give them a new roots sound of their own. The bands multiple personalities work together to craft soulful, intelligent sound that tells stories of real life. With heartfelt lyrics and melodic harmonies Common Sense delivers a true music experience. The... read full bio
Conkarah otherwise known as Nicholas Murray was born in Kingston, Jamaica to his British mother and Jamaican father. Experiencing childhood in a culturally diverse household instilled in this artist a motivation and deep desire to explore the world. After effectively getting his degree in Broadcasting at The University of Charleston, West Virginia Conkarah embarked to start his musical journey.... read full bio
Massive Records, which debuted earlier this month and is run by the all-conquering Six60, wasn't going to sign just any band as its first signee. However, everything about Coterie just felt right. The reggae rockers' self-titled debut album, which was released on Massive Records, was an obvious choice for the first track. With the backing of their ardent following, Coterie recently waged a... read full bio
Mentored by Pharrell Williams and Wyclef Jean, supporting act to O.A.R., Matisyahu, T-Pain and Gym Class Heroes, and proud owner of over 60 million YouTube views, Cris Cab doesn’t take much time off. Cab's musical promise is framed by the sponge-like enthusiasm with which he approaches recording, the texture of his voice echoing through concert halls and headsets, and his... read full bio
Daddy Yankee is a Puerto Rican singer-songwriter, rapper, actor and record producer who isthe most influential and recognizable name in Latin urban and dance music. Named one of the most influential Hispanics in the World by both CNN and Time Magazine, Yankee continues his trailblazing path with his own label, El Cartel Records, sold out world tours, and his rising... read full bio
"Damian Robert Nesta “Jr. Gong” Marley is a reggae artist who has won three Grammy awards. Damian Marley is the youngest son of reggae legend Bob Marley. Damian was two years old when his father Bob died; he is the only child born to Marley and Cindy Breakspeare, once named Miss World. Damian’s nickname Junior Gong is derived from his... read full bio
David Rodigan, nicknamed Ram Jam, is a world-renowned dance hall and ska DJ. At a young age, Rodigan became obsessed with Jamaican music and culture. He started DJ-ing with a stint at the Gosford Hill High School in Kidlington, Oxford. Rodigan’s performing career budded as he took a turn as an actor, appearing in television productions like Doctor Who and... read full bio
Delhi 2 Dublin (also known as D2D) consists of Sanjay on vocals, Tarun on table and electronics, Ravi on dhol, and Serena on the fiddle. D2D is a live-electronic, bhangra, hip-hop, world-pop, hybrid act, who play a fusion of electronic, funk, dub reggae, hip-hop, Celtic music and a mash up of other genres. D2D are from Vancouver and got their... read full bio
Dengue Dengue Dengue is a tropical bass duo. Felipe Salmon and Rafael Pereira, two producers, DJs and graphic designers from Lima, Peru, are the people hiding behind the masks. In order to provide a distinctive sound and images, their work examines the rhythms of Peru and other countries and recreates them electronically by combining new and old, analog and digital. Their musical... read full bio
Dennis Lloyd is an up-and-coming Israeli singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist most popular in countries like Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Canada, Austria, and Australia. His breakthrough single Nevermind has reach certified platinum in Australia and in Germany. Nevermind caught a lot of attention on Spotify and has over 200 million streams, it was also listed as one of the... read full bio
