Kings and Comrades “On My Way” album review

August 10, 2018 in Reviews

After much anticipation, Philadelphia’s Kings and Comrades have just released their third full-length studio album on August 3rd titled On My Way. Led by guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Jeff McCaughey, the band has come a long way since they began over a decade... Read more

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Inna Vision “O.G IV”

July 25, 2018 in Videos

Maui's original roots musician Inna Vision is taking his status literally in his new hip hop-meets-Hawaii single "O.G IV" off the latest Link Up album via Roots Musician Records and produced by Rick Haze: a track who's subject matter... Read more

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: E.N Young “Just Be”

May 16, 2018 in Videos

Producer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, E.N Young, is illuminating his supportive side in the world video premiere of "Just Be": an uplifting track with playful keys and horn riffs off his latest Call On Me album. E.N welcomes his muse into his life,... Read more

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Kwamevi “Faithful” (feat. E.N Young)

February 04, 2018 in Videos

Kwamevi (born Edem Kwamevi Agbottah) was born into the Ghanaian Ewe Tribe in Dallas, Texas, inheriting both West African and American traditions as a result. With an affinity to bamboo flutes and African rhythms, Kwamevi began playing classical guitar at age 15, influenced by music that... Read more

Top Shelf talks with Tatanka

January 29, 2018 in News

Colorado-based and buffalo enthusiast band Tatanka has recently concluded a short winter tour alongside E. N Young, Dubbest and Bumpin Uglies. After 10 days on the road trekking around the continental southwest, the Tatanka boys took a break to chat with Top Shelf Reggae on tour... Read more

Experiencing the 3rd Annual Dry Diggings Festival

September 13, 2017 in News

When you put camping with your friends and family, tasty craft beer, and some of your favorite reggae and hip hop artists into one weekend, the result is always going to be a great one. And, that's exactly what everyone who attended Dry Diggings... Read more

Project: Out of Bounds “Sounds of Revolution” EP

March 27, 2017 in Reviews

San Diego progressive reggae band Project: Out of Bounds (POB) is celebrating a decade of music with their new EP, Sounds of Revolution. Over the years, POB has made a name for themselves touring up and down the west coast, promoting their self-proclaimed “dark... Read more

Dry Diggings Festival 2016

July 18, 2016 in News

Set to take place in the gold rich landscapes of Placerville, California, the second annual Dry Diggings Festival boasts an incredible 22 band lineup alongside the likes of hand selected artisan, commercial and food vendors, which will include gluten and wheat free options as well as... Read more

E.N Young’s “Call On Me” album review

April 19, 2016 in Reviews

E.N Young is an artist among the reggae-rock scene who seems to cherish both the American lifestyle, and the honor of Rastafarian reggae music. With his dreads hanging low, and often times freely on stage with his full-time band, Tribal Seeds, E.N Young... Read more

Tribal Seeds at home with Stranger

December 28, 2015 in News

On December 10th and 11th of 2015, Tribal Seeds played hometown shows for all their original, roots fans. Top Shelf Reggae (TSR) caught their first performance with bands, Iya Terra and Stranger, with the latter band also coming from South San Diego, California. In fact, San... Read more

Gonzo “Talk About It” single speaks volumes

October 26, 2015 in Reviews

Tribal Seeds' Ryan Gonzo has shown the world a more soulful side to his reggae demeanor time and time again since his first solo album Rocksteady hit digital outlets Christmas of 2012. Since then, Gonzo has debuted Tribal Seeds' fourth full-length album Representing and his sophomore... Read more

California Roots 2015: Day three

July 06, 2015 in Gallery

The most anticipated reggae music festival in the United States came and went in what seemed like a split second.  The 2015 California Roots held in Monterey, CA was a huge success this year and we here at Top Shelf Reggae captured some of the... Read more

E.N Young and Imperial Sound show review

June 02, 2015 in News

On Wednesday May 20, E.N Young of Tribal Seeds and his new band, Imperial Sound, played at Over the Border in Chula Vista, California. A local band, Revival, opened the night for the infamous melodica player and singer.Revival is an eight piece band from... Read more

Blast off to the 4th Annual Reggae in the Hills

April 07, 2015 in News

You know what they say: April showers bring May flowers, and June bugs flock to festivals. Actually, 'they', as in the general public, don't say that all too much, but maybe 'they' should considering summer isn't quite right without a festival... or five.... Read more

E.N Young’s “Stay Up” official music video

April 03, 2015 in Videos

Southern California producer and musician E.N Young just dropped the third video from his 2014 album titled Live Love Stay Up. If you're a fan of Matisyahu, you may have noticed the brightly lit neon sign in the video that read "Stubb's."... Read more

“Helping Hands” single by Revival

March 22, 2015 in News

San Diego-based band Revival is increasing the hype for their third full-length album with their latest release “Helping Hands”: a slow dub track preaching unity, humility and equality. E.N Young once again employs himself as a powerful constituent, mixing and producing the... Read more

“Trumpets” reggae remix by the Mystic Roots

March 18, 2015 in News

The five-member Mystic Roots Band (MRB) hails out of Chico, California as a self-described “pop reggae fusion” group – a definition they've recently taken quite literally. It seems the MRB has hit the radio for inspiration, releasing reggae remixes of Justin Timberlake'... Read more

E.N Young “Love Love Love” official music video

March 04, 2015 in Videos

Southern California based roots reggae musician and producer E.N Young released today an official music video for the second single off his latest full length album aptly named Live Love Stay Up which was released earlier this year. In recent interview with Top Shelf... Read more

Leilani Wolfgramm’s “Rebel” album review

January 21, 2015 in Reviews

Leilani Wolfgramm has come from Florida to California to spread some deep, sultry vibes. Though her roots trace back to a band with her brothers called HOR!ZEN, she has teamed up with E.N Young and Roots Musician Records in California to bring some... Read more

E.N. Young’s “Live Love Stay Up” album review

January 20, 2015 in Reviews

It was roughly five years ago when an early E.N Young, roots reggae musician extraordinaire set the industry ablaze with his breakout solo album titled Luck & Chance No More under his very own label aptly named Roots Musician Records. Since then, he has... Read more