Jah Rockaz: O’Brian Williams (left), drummer and band lead Christopher Powell .
Lately, the music business has seen a decline in genuine Jamaican reside reggae band performances everywhere in the world. The once-thriving musical area of interest famend for its vibrance, authenticity, and Jamaican rustic is now battling for a spot within the reggae music world.
This downturn has been attributed to elements reminiscent of artistes demanding excessive efficiency charges, resulting in fewer reside present bookings in Europe and the USA, which finally diminished the presence of and the necessity for reggae bands.
Recognising the cultural and social significance of reside reggae music, Jah Rockaz, a dynamic reggae/pop fusion group with deep Jamaican roots, is on a mission to reignite the custom of reside genuine Jamaican reggae bands within the musical area.
Led by O’Brian Williams, previously of the famend reggae band Mystikal Revolution, Jah Rockaz goals to revive the essence of reside reggae music that has traditionally served as a car for social commentary, unity, and cultural expression.
Mentioned Williams: “Reggae music is extra than simply sound; it’s a motion, a voice for the individuals. We’re dedicated to bringing again the reside band expertise, which is the center and soul of reggae. I actually do suppose the world wants that proper now.”
To mark this dedication, Jah Rockaz is ready to launch a music video, Reggae Is Therapeutic, on Friday, February 21, 2025. This launch symbolises the band’s dedication to reviving reside reggae performances and reconnecting audiences with the style’s wealthy heritage.
Along with the video launch, Jah Rockaz will carry out reside at Supa Heavy Wednesdays at Janga’s Sound Bar & Grill in Kingston on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. This efficiency is geared toward providing a singular alternative for followers to expertise the band’s energetic and soulful music first hand.
“Our upcoming efficiency at Janga’s is greater than only a present; it’s a name to motion. We wish to encourage different musicians and followers to embrace and help reside reggae bands, guaranteeing this important a part of our tradition thrives for generations to come back,” shared Williams.
By way of their music and reside performances, Jah Rockaz is entertaining audiences and spearheading a motion to protect and rejuvenate the reside reggae band tradition.
“We’ve been doing performances in Florida and different states within the US over the previous couple of months and the reception actually reveals that there’s a area to be crammed by true genuine Jamaican reggae bands,” he stated.
Jah Rockaz blends heavy bass traces and drum beats to create an expertise that resonates deeply with listeners. The band’s signature fashion options psychedelic guitar riffs and echoing keyboards, setting a backdrop for easy and catchy lyrics that inform tales of affection, life, and the human expertise.
