Formed in 2001, Dirty Heads is a Southern California band blending hip-hop, reggae, and rock. They are best known for their 2017 hit Vacation, which achieved massive global streaming success in 2021. Their albums include Midnight Control.
Atmosphere is a venerated duo featuring MC Slug and producer Ant. For three decades, they have released dozens of albums, EPs, and collaborative side projects, building a legacy of honest storytelling and genre-blending hip-hop soundtracks.
Formed in Hermosa Beach, California, reggae rock sextet Fortunate Youth blends blues, ska, rock, and soul. Known for their DIY approach, they have released over a dozen self-produced albums and EPs, with all charting in the Top 5 and three reaching number one.
Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and rapper Matisyahu blends reggae and hip-hop to express his spirituality. His seven albums include chart-topping Light, Youth, Spark Seeker, Akeda, and Undercurrent, featuring hits like One Day, Sunshine, and King Without A Crown.
Reggae Rise Up Festival is a prominent American music festival series hosted by Reggae Rise Up, a leading festival production and promotion company. Originally launched as a flagship event in Florida, the festival has expanded nationwide to states including Arizona, Utah, and Maryland, bringing together a diverse lineup of reggae, dancehall, hip-hop, and alternative rock acts.
Mexican-Salvadorian Angelena singer-songwriter Niko Rubio blends alt-pop, reggae, and trip-hop, reimagining her Southern California roots. Emerging in 2021 with EPs, she released Sunday Girl in 2026. Praised by The New York Times, she sold out her first headline tour.
SOJA are a Grammy Award-winning roots reggae band with over two decades of global touring. Their album Beauty in the Silence features collaborations with UB40, Slightly Stoopid, Stick Figure, and Rebelution.
Bikini Trill, an LA-based surf-pop trio formed in 2017 with roots in Texas, blends electronic, hip-hop, and reggae. Vocalist LJ Johnson, bassist Roach Poursalehi, and guitarist Tony Barker Stern craft a "trippy" sound. Known for "Sticky Treez" and "Lost Boy," their self-titled debut album arrived in 2025. They have collaborated with Dirty Heads and toured with major acts, earning KROQ recognition.
Southern California roots reggae band Arise Roots released their third studio album Pathways (15 songs) via Ineffable Records. Blending 70s dancehall vibes with conscious, Jamaican-influenced reggae, it features Eric Rachmany, Kyle McDonald, Lutan Fyah, Nattali Rize and Turbulence.
Audic Empire is a DIY grassroots band known for blending rock, jam, pop, hip hop, and alternative styles. They produce original music in their own studio, maintaining full creative control.
Oahu, Hawaii singer/songwriter Landon McNamara made his debut with acoustic, reggae-tinged pop album A Dollar Short & a Minute Late (2016), produced with Noah Cronin; it hit No. 1 on digital and Billboard reggae charts.
