I want to kill you, but I’m not allowed, at least not right now
I want to kill you, so you’d best watch out when the shit goes down
– The Slackers “Kill You”
In March of 2022, Rootfire premiered a track titled “Hanging On” from The Slackers then forthcoming album, Don’t Let the Sunlight Fool Ya, one of their finest from an impressive catalog that spans over thirty years.… Read More
Aaron Wolf is like an enchanting, ever-smoking chalice of creativity, and much like a finely crafted chalice, the hits keep coming. The San Diego native meshes reggae, folk, and hip-hop with conscious lyrics that speak to the heart and soul. In 2018, Aaron took a leap of faith and embarked into the world of music by independently releasing his debut EP, Greater Than Self.… Read More
Throughout my journey on this planet, I have learned a few invaluable truths that have etched themselves into the fabric of my being. First and foremost, you cannot fake generosity; Authenticity shines brighter than a midday Mexican sun. Second, genuine humility cannot hide, no matter how hard it tries to bury itself in the Gran Deserito.… Read More
Back in the early 80s, reggae was really starting to take root in America, and one of the hot spots for it was Southern California. This next artist we had the privilege to interview, Kalani Kulcha, hails from San Diego, and grew up watching his uncle play bass in a popular reggae band in the area called Shiloh, which later became Big Mountain.… Read More
Exactly two years ago to this day, June 30th, Rootfire published a First Listen Premiere for The Medicinals’ debut single, “We Gonna Get Through,” an energizing blend of reggae, Afrobeat, and funk. Sort of a supergroup composed of members of local bands that perform roots reggae, electronic/drum and bass, hip-hop and indie-pop, the Rochester, NY, collective keep the “island vibes” going today with a new track accompanied by a video that is truly a love letter to their hometown.… Read More
The night before Alborosie graced the stage at Cali Roots 2023, unleashing a mammoth performance, the legendary roots reggae rocker unveiled his long-awaited album Destiny. This album boasts not only an incredible amount of energy from the man himself but also from an all-star cast of collaborators such as Buju Banton, Kabaka Pyramid, Burro Banton, Jaz Elise, Ezhel, and SUGUS.… Read More
