Category Archives: 2016

Reggae | Iba MaHr

Irie Magazine | Reggae | Iba MaHr - The Black Youth of Harar

Iba MaHr The Black Youth of Harar Iba MaHr, the young sensation for authentic Jamaican reggae/ lover’s rock genre. Born January 21, he was given the name Mario Greaves at birth but has emerged with strong African culture, thus granted the name by friends, Iba MaHr, ‘Iba’ an African name, meaning Humble and Calm while […]

Reggae | Fortunate Youth

Irie Magazine | Cali Reggae | Fortunate Youth

Fortunate Youth Don’t Think Twice Fortunate Youth is a collaboration of South Bay reggae stand-outs. Rising from various bands, they’ve created a phenomenal 6-piece masterpiece bringing more fire to the stage than ever before. Combining rootsy vibes and unique bass lines united with multiple harmonies, boisterous guitar solos, and heavy keys separates Fortunate Youth from […]

Respect | EarthKry

Irie Magazine | Respect - Earth Kry

Earth Kry The Earth Kry band was born and nurtured within the halls of the Edna Manley College of The Visual & Performing Arts in Kingston, Jamaica where four budding musicians hoped to hone their skills. Their journey began with a twist of fate which brought together keyboard player Phillip Mcfarlane, drummer Kieron Cunningham, bass […]

Respect | Simple Creation

Irie Magazine | Respect - Simple Creation

Simple Creation Simple Creation started in early 2008 in the Sacramento area with brothers Travis Olmos (Drums/Vocals) and Zach Olmos (Guitar/Vocals) and later added Alex Giranis (Bass) and Joey Steeb (Keys). The band has quickly become one of Northern California’s premier reggae and reggae cover bands featuring over 4 hours of songs by the likes […]

Respect | SattaTree

Irie Magazine | Respect - SattaTree

SattaTree Located in the multicultural center of Berlin, roots-reggae band SattaTree was founded in 2007. From 2008, the band has produced songs like ‘Judgement Day’, ‘Rootsman’, and their hit, ‘Babylon’, which was released on 7” vinyl. Their debut album, ‘Rootsman’, was released on the Berlin-based dub label, ‘One Drop Music’. Within a few weeks, the […]

Respect | Mexican Stepper

Irie Magazine | Respect - Mexican Stepper

Mexican Stepper Dubophonic Netlabel One year after his first release on Dubophonic and following his recent European tour, the international artist from Mexico, Yasser Serano, better known as Mexican Stepper, returns with another heavyweight track. Based on the same concept of the ‘Mad Sunday’ EP, Yasser introduces his new tune ‘Run & Tell’ and calls […]

Respect | Abijah Lioness

Irie Magazine | Respect - Abijah Lioness

Abijah Lioness “If I have uplifted, empowered, or inspired at least one person with my music, then the gift that Jah has given me is not being used in vain.” Abijah Lioness Meet the newest Queen on the reggae scene… ABIJAH LIONESS! Abijah Palmer also known as Abijah Lioness or ‘Fyah Lioness’, was raised in […]

Respect | Stamina Allstars

Irie Magazine | Respect - Stamina Allstars

Stamina Allstars Some of the hardest-edged, rootsiest reggae recently out of Jamaica, Africa and elsewhere, originated in…California? Strange but true. A collective of seasoned reggae musicians known as the STAMINA ALLSTARS is responsible for many rhythm tracks voiced by some of reggae’s top vocalists. But these are not ‘Cali-reggae’ musicians who recently discovered reggae via […]

Respect | Tiffanie Malvo

Irie Magazine | Respect - Tiffanie Malvo

Tiffanie Malvo By Janice Binns Tiffanie Malvo is an international reggae artist bringing a different style and genre of dancehall. Tiffanie started singing, dancing and acting from the tender age of four, but it was not until age thirteen that she made the final decision to become a singer. In 2005, Tiffanie joined the Ashe […]