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....

What: 33rd annual Reggae On The River
Where: French’s Camp- 657 US Hwy 101, Garberville, CA
When: Thursday, August 3 thru Sunday, August 6, 2017
Why: A benefit for the non-profit Mateel Community Center and one of the best parties on the planet
How: Tickets available online at http://www.reggaeontheriver.com

Reggae On The River #33- August 3-6!  Line-up Announced/ Tickets Available
On the weekend of August 3-6, the non-profit Mateel Community Center will present the 33rd year of Reggae On The River- one of the world’s iconic festival experiences.  Set on the banks of the majestic Eel River and delivering the best in reggae and world music to the hills of Humboldt County, CA since 1984, the 2017 event will offer the next chapter in the ROTR legacy with global luminaries…
Slightly Stoopid, Assassin, Walshy Fire w/ Kabaka Pyramid, J Boog, Stick Figure, Lutan Fyah & The Riddem Rebels, Junior Kelly, Kabaka Pyramid & The Bebble Rockers, Ibibio Sound Machine, Dezarie, Culture featuring Kenyatta Hill, Ken Boothe, Perfect Giddimani, Warrior King & The Rootz Warriors, Nkulee Dube, Nattali Rize, Winston “Flames” Jarrett, Marla Brown, Prestige, Keida, Ojo de Buey, Sensimilla Dub, Mighty Mystic & The Hard Roots Movement, Yogoman Burning Band, Tatanka, Mystic Roots Band, Irie Rockers, Altar Tones, and a very special showcase with Woven Roots featuring JahDan Blakkamoore, Messenjah Selah, Army, Winstrong, Luv Fyah & Travis B- plus lots more… including DJs, sound systems, red hot guest artists, and one more highly-anticipated headlining act TBA!!!
The event will also showcase more than 60 vending/ non-profit booths, a lively KidLandia, and the camping, community, and irie vibes that made Reggae On The River famous.  Discounted 3 and 4-day tickets are available now at reggaeontheriver.com- plus the Ambassador Pass for the ultimate in perks and access.  You can also plan do things in style with an RV. RV space is limited, so act fast. Or, if you just crave some extra comfort while tent camping, consider making a reservation in our new Premier Campground, which offers grassy and mixed shade camping with direct access to the concert bowl.
Visit the festival website for the full story and start planning your Reggae On The River pilgrimage today.  It’s happening August 3-6 at French’s Camp, in Garberville, CA- heart of the Emerald Triangle- and your higher vibration destination!  http://www.reggaeontheriver.com

J Boog

J Boog is Reggae artist; he was born in Long Beach and raised in Compton California. J Boog is of Samoan descent his family and his tradition and culture keep him off the rough streets of Compton. When J Boog was four he heard his older sister playing the piano, that’s when he became interested in music. When she brought home a Bob Marley song book J Boog was never the same. In 2005 J Boog was introduced to one of his favorite artist George “Fiji” Veikoso” they started working together and J Boog moved to Hawaii in 2006. J Boog released his debut album “Hear Me Roar” in 2007 and joined the Wash House Music Inc. a record label based in Hawaii and San Francisco. I like the song “Lets Do It Again” you can understand what he’s singing about. The song “Here I Am” is a spiritual song it’s my favorite, he is thanking the all Mighty for giving him the gift of song. I like J Boog he is positive young man singing positive lyrics. I have no doubt about it we will be hearing from him for along time to come. You can listen to his songs on Big Splif’s 420 Reggae.

LM

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