Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Monday, December 24, 2018
J Boog
Rose Petals Winter Tour 2019
The Catalyst
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
7:00 PM
J Boog (Jerry Afemata), a reggae singer of samoan descent was born in Long Beach and raised in Compton, CA. He is the youngest of seven brothers and one sister who come from hard working parents that relentlessly instilled a strong cultured household.
Currently residing back and forth between Hawaii and California, J Boog has been working incessantly since the release of his debut album "Hear Me Roar" (2007). He followed that up with his sophomore album "Backyard Boogie" (2011) which topped the US Billboard Charts and iTunes charts in numerous countries. J Boog has shared his craft & has toured around the world: Europe, Africa, Dubai, New Zealand, Australia, The US & Japan all have felt the authenticity of J Boog.
Jerry helped pave the way for many Polynesian artists with the help of island music pioneer George "Fiji" Veikoso. The two met in 2005. They immediately clicked and created a sound that opened many doors for the Polynesian community. In 2008, J Boog joined Hawaii/San Francisco based recording & record label, Wash House Music Group Inc. Together they've been on a journey thats most promising with endless limits.
Shortly after that, J Boog teamed up with Yami Bolo & Gramps Morgan of reggaeʻs royal family, Morgan Heritage. They embarked on a journey to have J Boog witness the culture of Jamaican music & history. This being Jerryʻs first visit to Jamaica, he was completely overwhelmed & found himself working in historic studios: Bob Marley's "Tuff Gong Studio", Don Corleon's "Hit Maker Studio", Bobby Digitals "Digital B Studio", Shaggy's "Big Yard Studio" & Sugar Minott's "Youth Man Promotions". All very prestigious recording artists & compounds. He was constantly surrounded by several artists he had been influenced by and many of these artists where featured on his 2011 release Backyard Boogie. Backyard Boogie entertained a wide spectrum of reggae fans, old & new. It gave a variety of roots, r&b, lovers rock and good vibes. Hits included: Lets Do It Again produced by Don Corleon and Sunshine Girl produced by Gramps Morgan featuring Morgan Heritage front man Peetah Morgan.
The success of Backyard Boogie earned J Boog Best Entertainer Award at the 2012 Irawma Awards held in Chicago, IL. A year later, he dropped a 5 song EP called "Live Up" & a mix-tape collaboration with fashionista powerhouse Diamond Supply Co. His most recent EP "Rose Petals" (2016) peaked the US Billboards & iTunes Charts at #1 & was nominated for Best Reggae Album of the Year at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. It featured hip hop mogul Snoop Dog & six time Grammy Award winner Stephen "Ragga" Marley. The Rose Petals EP was just a little foreplay to what would become his next full length album called "Wash House Ting".
A true student of music; you can catch J Boog on world wide tours across the globe, on radio interviews or in the studio working on new material. His humility has gained him true fans everywhere he goes while exercising, MUSIC IS THE ONLY UNIVERSAL TONGUE. Stay tuned....
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Inna Vision - "Link Up"
Maui's hard-hitting, Roots Reggae artist, Inna Vision is going hard, being on the road for most of 2018 in the promotion of his latest album "Link Up." The album features a blend of RootsReggae, East Coast Hip-Hop, and the sweet sounds of Polynesian Music. "Link Up" features three tracks, "Highest Grade" "Real Type of Cop" and "Madness" previously released on the "Highest Grade EP" which dropped in March of 2017.
The album "Link Up" was released via Roots Musician Records on June 1st, 2018 and features artists like Producer Rick Haze, Reggae artists Josh Heinrichs and Skillinjah, plus fellow Roots Musician Records artist Gonzo.
Following the release of the album, the band dropped their music video for the track "O.G IV" which features a heavy bass line, blues-driven keys, and heavy lyrics. With this video, Inna Vision shares the inspiring journey they have gone through from being a kid in Maui with a dream, to make it to the mainland and performing alongside some of Reggae's biggest artists.
In support of the album "Link Up" Inna Vision hit the mainland to tour throughout the United States spanning Spring, Summer, and Fall, hitting major cities like Dallas, Miami, Philadelphia, and New York City. On these tours, Inna Vision shared the stage alongside Julian Marley, Jo Mersa Marley, and Common Kings. Inna Vision even found time in his busy schedule to do a Hawaiin Island Tour in between mainland dates this summer. Following the "Link Up Tour," Inna Vision jumped on tour with SoCal Reggae band Tribal Seeds for nine dates, taking the mic alongside Gonzo to perform their track "Show You Love" off their recent album "Curricular Style.” Still on the way for 2018 is also a "Link Up" Holiday Tour with dates through Florida in December.
Releasing "Link Up", the "O.G IV" music video, and touring the mainland was not enough for Inna Vision in 2018 however. After making the move from Maui to the mainland, Inna Vision teamed up with fellow Roots Musician brother Gonzo, on a collaboration album titled, "Curricular Style" released on September 14th, 2018. Coming with a modern mix of Soulful Hip-Hop and RootsReggae, "Curricular Style" features seven never-before-heard songs, and five tracks from previous releases including "So High," "Show You Love" and "Bad Girl."
Also featured on the album is the cover of the song "Change the World" made famous by Eric Clapton. The duo recently premiered their brand new music video for their track "Show You, Love." Said by Top Shelf Reggae "Between the two, this duo drives an easy bargain when it comes to conviction! Directed and edited by Brill Adium and his Imagine Whatever Whenever team, the video for "Show You Love" is uplifting, enticing and heartfelt all at the same time."
With the release of "Curricular Style", Inna Vision hit the road with Gonzo in November performing in cities like San Francisco, San Diego, and Las Vegas. Following the West Coast tour, Inna Vision is traveling across the country in December to perform all over the state of Florida after returning from the Welcome To Jamrock Cruise.
Having released two albums, a handful of music videos, and touring throughout the states and the Hawaiian Islands, all in one year, Inna Vision is sure to be an act you won't want to miss!
Monday, July 30, 2018
Reggae Legends, Israel Vibration, Join the 34th annual Reggae on the River Festival in Humboldt County, CA August 3-5, 2018
Additional Artists of the Iconic Music and Culture Celebration Announced
REDWAY, CA - High Times Productions, the event-management team for High Times Media in partnership with the Mateel Community Center, announced new lineup additions for this year’s iconic Reggae on the River festival which will be held on August 3-5, 2018 in Piercy, CA (near Garberville in Southern Humboldt County) and includes music and camping.
Reggae legends Israel Vibration will join Iration, Mavado, Morgan Heritage, Busy Signal, The Original Wailers, Arrested Development, Don Carlos, Bambaata Marley, Cham, Wailing Souls, and Hempress Sativa, who will perform across the three-day gathering. More artists are yet to be announced.
General Admission, VIP, and camping passes are on sale via the Reggae on the River website .
Through a strategic partnership announced earlier this year, High Times has joined forces with the Mateel Community Center to elevate this cultural landmark to new heights. Providing both resources and direction, the cannabis icon will implement the best practices it has amassed through its years of successful event production to create a world-class experience for Reggae fans and the surrounding community.
“High Times is pleased to announce the inclusion of Iration, Mavado and Busy Signal as headliners of this legendary event,” said Adam Levin, CEO of High Times Media. He mentioned earlier, “This event is a cornerstone of the Northern California community, and High Times could not be more excited to help present this year’s festivities. This year’s show will be bigger and better than ever!”
The festival was birthed in 1984 as a fundraiser for the Mateel Community Center in Redway and held on land owned by the Arthur family. Originally, it was a one-day musical event to raise money to replace Mateel’s hall, which had been destroyed in a fire. This developing partnership with High Times has provided the center with resources to continue growing and expanding the festival’s reach.
High Times has assumed all responsibility for the upcoming festival’s talent lineup, marketing, and monetization efforts. The brand is also providing the Mateel Community Center with expertise from its long and successful production history, ensuring that the festival is on par with what the industry has come to expect from its premier brand.
High Times produces a series of Cannabis Cup events annually as well as several other lifestyle and music events tied to High Times magazine, the oldest and best-known brand in the business of legalized marijuana. Given their production chops, knowledge of the landscape, and successful history in both events and media, High Times was the perfect partner for the Mateel Community Center. “Reggae on the River marks an important step for High Times Production to manage a broader music event not explicitly tied to the legal cannabis industry,” Levin said.
About Reggae on the River:
Reggae on the River is an annual music festival in Northern California, nestled along the south fork of the Eel river amongst the redwood trees. 34 years running, this cultural gathering has long been North America's premier live-reggae concert destination. Originally conceived as a fundraiser for the Mateel Community Center, the event has become known from Jamaica to Humboldt as the place to be on the first weekend in August. Visit www.reggaeontheriver.com/ for more information.
About Mateel Community Center:
The Mateel Community Center has fostered the arts in rural Northern California for approximately forty years. Serving as the cultural hub of the Southern Humboldt community, they provide arts, educational, and social service programs, and present a myriad of multicultural musical, theatrical, dance, comedy, film, craft, and rental events, earning our non-profit organization international acclaim.
Located in the town of Redway, CA, the Mateel Community Center hall is a showcase of fine woodworking, craftsmanship, and solar design that first opened in 1988. Owned and operated by MCC, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Center is well utilized by the entire community and serves as a venue for both commercial and non-profit rentals, as well as in-house Mateel productions.
About High Times :
For more than 40 years, High Times has been the authoritative voice of authentic cannabis culture, leading the fight for legalization and empowering the burgeoning industry’s legal entrepreneurs. High Times content spans digital, social, video and print platforms as well as location-based events highlighted by the Cannabis Cup global franchise and the High Times Business Summit conference series.
Visit HighTimes.com , and follow @HIGH_TIMES_Mag on Twitter, @hightimesmagazine on Instagram or https://www.facebook.com/HIGHTIMESMag/ for more info.
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