Women in Reggae: Eli-Mac
The first time I had ever listened to Eli-Mac was entirely by accident. I was at Reggae Rise Up Florida a few years back, doing the festival hustle of trying to juggle acts at both the Rise Up and Vibe Stage.… Read More
The first time I had ever listened to Eli-Mac was entirely by accident. I was at Reggae Rise Up Florida a few years back, doing the festival hustle of trying to juggle acts at both the Rise Up and Vibe Stage.… Read More
Skarra Mucci, the Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist known as the “Dancehall President,” was born and raised in the capital city of Kingston. He started singing in church at the age of 9, demonstrating talent at a young age which led to believe he was destined to forge a… Read More
Every Tuesday, in an unassuming house on a quiet street in the suburbs of Las Vegas, a group of musicians comes together to practice and write. Despite the inevitable conflicts that arise with ten different schedules, the guys of Steppadelic take their craft seriously, carving out this sacred time… Read More
I’ve been in love with The Loving Paupers since they burst onto the scene in 2016 with their magnificent eponymous debut EP. Well, actually, burst may not be the right word. While they certainly burst into my consciousness, rocking my world with their instantly enthralling, unique sound,… Read More
Music, reggae in particular, is an extremely powerful medium that transcends lingual, geographic and cultural borders, brings people together and can foster change and elevate consciousness. With this in mind, as a platform for reggae music worldwide, Rootfire has always strove to not only promote American artists but to also… Read More
When you enter the captivating world of DMac Burns‘ soundscape, you embark on a mesmerizing journey that defies the confines of traditional genres. With every note and melody, he creates a sonic experience that transcends boundaries and ventures into an uncharted sound repository.… Read More
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” … 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… Read More