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Showcasing the best of live performances, music videos & artist features with fresh content uploaded daily!  Since its debut in 2000, RNTV has aired on FOX Sports Net 'Core Culture' & 'Fusion' (90 million U.S. homes), the ZILO College Network, Reggae Sun/Jamaica and Havoc Video on Demand.. Promoting unity, respect for all cultures and environmental consciousness.  Catch the vibes!
 

NEWS:

(1/19/09)  *Much respect to WYCELF JEAN for bringing some light to his native Haiti in this time of tragedy and so much grief.  Too many lives lost too soon we pray for all the families. Stay strong brothers & sisters!  Wyclef will anchor MTV's "Hope for Haiti" special on Friday, Jan 22nd at 8pm E.T featuring JAY-Z, RIHANNA, U2, MARY J.BLIGE, ALICIA KEYS, STING & more.  Stay tuned through Wyclef's Yele Haiti Foundation & please donate what you can ~ www.Yele.org

*Check out our recent feature on SOJA who's currently on the road rockin their winter tour!  Resinmusic.com/SOJA

(12/16/09)  *'JR GONG' DAMIAN MARLEY and rapper NAS will release their joint album 'Distant Relatives' on March 16th!  The album explores the origins of the deelply-rooted reggae and hip hop genre, tracing both sounds back to African music.  The release will also include a DVD with a panel discussion featuring DJ KOOL HERC, DJ RED ALERT and DADDY U-ROY.



*Sad news out of Miami, FLA where BUJU BANTON aka Mark Anthony Myrie has been jailed on federal drug charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine!  The charge carries a mamimum sentence of life in prison.  Buju's attorney said the singer "vigorously denies these allegations" and added "He has a lot of faith in God, he's confident he's going to be exonerated."  Our prayers are with you!

*The great JIMMY CLIFF has been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!  He will be part of the 2010 inductees also including ABBA, THE HOLLIES, GENESIS and THE STOOGES.  The ceremony will take place on March 15th and air live on FUSE TV. 

(12/6/09)  *The nominees for 2009 Best Reggae Album at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards have been announced and the nominees are:  BUJU BANTON 'Rasta Got Soul,' JULIAN MARLEY 'Awake,' STEPHEN MARLEY 'Mind Control,' GREGORY ISAACS 'Brand New Me' and SEAN PAUL 'Imperial Blaze.'  The Grammys will be held on Sunday, Jan 31st at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.. 

*Our boys REBELUTION are going on tour nationwide with SOJA and ZION-I this coming Jan/Feb/March check the dates!  rebelutionmusic.com/tour  And grab their new CD 'Bright Side of Life' in our Shop now

*The legendary ALPHA BLONDY will arrive in Israel next week to perform for the inaguration of the new Africa Center at Ben Gurion University.   Among the songs he is expected to perform is 'Yitzhak Rabin' which he wrote for the slain Israeli prime minister.  Tamar Golan who invited him said "Alpha Blondy is known in Africa as a hero, a real activist and a fighter against inequality since he began singing against apartheid." 

*The first One Love Reggae Concert winter series will take place at Negril Escape Resort in Jamaica from Nov.17th to March 2nd.  There will be a total of 16 concerts in the series, each headlined by a top reggae act. Artists confirmed include: FREDDIE McGREGOR, SANCHEZ, CHAKA DEMUS AND PLIERS, MARCIA GRIFFITHS, RICHIE SPICE, LUCIANO, TARRUS RILEY, ETANA, QUEEN IFRICA, ALBOROISE and JAH CURE. The shows will be opened by talented upcoming acts mainly from Negril. The promoters said they intend to use the event to enhance the local tourism product in the area of Negril, formerly known as Westend, which has been renamed One Love Drive.

(11/25/09) *Florida's SEAN KINGSTON has been on fire all year with hits 'Face Drop' & 'Fire Burning' taking urban pop to the next level and collaborating with the likes of LIL WAYNE and TIMBALAND.. and now he's giving back with a track on 'A Very Special Christmas Vol.7' with proceeds going to benefit the Special Olympics.. support! 

(11/11/09)  *Italian rasta ALBOROISE is making a huge splash with his 'Escape from Babylon' and 'Soul Pirate' albums.  Leaving Italy and all his possessions behind to fully immerse himself in the vibe and culture of Jamaica, he says "My destiny was to follow a journey similar to the early days of many great talents and musical legends before me."  His hit song 'Kingston Town' has made him one of the breakout stars of 2009! 

(10/25/09)  *Grammy winners INNER CIRCLE are back in full effect, touring the country behind their new album 'State of Da World' (Shanachie Records).  Featuing tracks with DAMIAN MARLEY, MUTABARUKA, LUCIANO, JR.REID, BUSHMAN, DAVID HINES of STEEL PULSE & SLIGHTLY STOOPID the album is their most crucial in years, dealing with love, war, herb, spirituality and Africa.  Big Up the Bad Boys check it!

*Dancehall sensation SERANI will celebrate the release of his debut album 'No Games' at Club Tempation 'Waah Gwaan Wednesdays' in Brooklyn, NY on Wed, Oct 28th.  The album comes on the wave of the huge success of his international hit single 'No Games.'  The video is in regular rotation on BET, BET J, MTV Jams, MTV U, MTV2 and VH1's "Island Soul."  Shown here with LIL KIM..Do your thing Serani!

(8/2/09)  *The new REGGAE NATION LIVE DVD is coming Summer 2010 featuring THE MARLEYS, STEEL PULSE, CAPLETON, MICHAEL ROSE, YELLOWAN, YAMI BOLO & more.. this project has been in development for over 5 years it's sure to be the movie of the year!

*The Soul Train Music Awards has added Reggae as a new catagory to it's line up of awards. The nominations for the 2009 Soul Train "Best Reggae Artist" Award are: SEAN PAUL, MAVADO, SERANI, TARRUS RILEY & ZIGGY MARLEY.  The Awards take place Tues, Nov.3rd at the Georgia World Congress Center.

*The new album from SOJA 'Born in Babylon' featuring 'I Don't Wanna Wait' hits stores on August 25th.  Their new 'Live in Hawaii' DVD is a must-have as well!  Grab a copy in our Shop and check out more from Washington DC's finest @ www.sojamusic.com

*The Reggae Nation CHAT BOARD is now open! Hit up the 'Community' page and meet other reggae lovers, upload your pics from shows, speak your mind and let your voice be heard..

*TARRUS RILEY's new album 'Contagious' is out now on VP Records, featuring tracks with ETANA, DUANE STEPHENSON, DEMARCO & VYBZ KARTEL.  Pick up a copy in our Shop it wont leave your player!

(6/1/09)  *It's Festival season! And many of the great events have announced their lineups.. We're excited for June 19, 20, 21 the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival (Mendocino County Fairgrounds, CA) with: SLY & ROBBIE, GREGORY ISAACS, MICHAEL ROSE, ANTHONY B., THE ABYSSINIANS, BUSHMAN, EASY STAR ALL-STARS, THE ITALS, MICHIGAN & SMILEY & more. Rooots! More info @ www.snwmf.com

*A great resource to check out all the big festivals around the U.S. is the REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE magazine & website. Big up Kaati & the crew! www.reggaefestivalguide.com

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Reggae Nation Links: 
- YOUTUBE:  www.youtube.com/reggaenation 

- FACEBOOK:  Join the Reggae Nation group

- MYSPACE:  www.myspace.com/reggaenation

- TWITTER:  www.twitter.com/reggaenation

- MOBILE:  Text 'REGGAE' to 87415 join RN Mobile!

Surf Roots

SURF ROOTS began in 2005 with Resin Music, Body Glove & Surfing America setting out to raise money for the USA Surf Team by releasing a series of benefit CDs. Surf Roots & Surf Roots 2 have become a staple at surf shops nationwide including Sun Diego, Beach Bums, Ron Jons & more.. then the Surf Roots Tour emerged as an alternative to the Warped Tour (with a waay better vibe).. and now Surf Roots Radio is taking over the internet..

NEWS:

(12/16/09)  *Congrats to San Clemente's GREG LONG for winning The Eddie!  The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau only runs when Waimea Bay is 25 foot+ and this year on Dec.8th was perfect macking conditions. Greg took home $55,000 and some pretty insane bragging rights.. humble as ever he said afterwards "It really is all about the wave and celebrating the ocean."  Incredible performances were also turned in by RAMON NAVARRO, KELLY SLATER, SUNNY GARCIA, BRUCE IRONS, MICHAEL HO & all 28 surfers who were invited.  EDDIE AIKAU was definately smiling down on his successors, including brother CLYDE AIKAU still in the lineup at age 60!  Eddie would go...

*Our good friends ONE DROP have put out a special Christmas holiday song for download, check it out @ OneDrop.bandcamp.com And make sure to grab their free download 'No Good Reason' in our Shop too!  These guys aren't only a great band but really care about their fans and always looking to stoke you out!

(12/6/09) *Hawaii's REBEL SOULJAHZ (shown here with Jack Johnson) have released their sophmore album 'Bring Back the Days' on Go Aloha Entertainment.  Featuring 'Slow Down' with KATCHAFIRE, 'Love at First Site,' and 'Take a Look in These Eyes,' this is sure to be the jam of the winter throughout the islands!  

* TOMORROWS BAD SEEDS will be doing an all-acoustic tour this winter kicking off Jan 28th opening up for TREVOR HALL.  This is an opportunity to see two great singers in an unplugged setting, both Moi and Trevor have amazing voices!  Also watch for the Bad Seeds headlining the Dub City Music Festival in Long Beach on Jan.23rd.  

(11/16/09)  *Ladera Skateboards is presenting the 'Winter Blackout 2010' tour kicking off Jan 7th in Anaheim, CA featuring THE EXPENDABLES with IRATION, PASSAFIRE, POUR HABIT & ROOTS DOWN BELOW.  Should be nuts!  For dates check TheExpendables.net/winterblackout

*The new album from IRATION 'Time Bomb' will be dropping in March 2010 on Law Records.  You can get a taste of new tracks including 'Dream' 'Turn Around' and 'All in You' from the playboys at Iration.bandcamp.com

(11/11/09)  *Scott Woodruff aka STICK FIGURE new album 'Smoke Stack' just hit #1 on the iTunes reggae charts!  The Massachusetts native has been making music since high school, writing songs and recording every instrument by himself - drums, bass, guitar, keyboard, percussion, vocals.. Known for super stoney dubs, check the flow ~ myspace.com/stickfiguremusic



(10/25/09)  *The big news is the reunion of SUBLIME now featuring Rome on lead vocals with Eric & Bud.  Some say it isn't Sublime without Bradley and others are super stoked.. they played the Smokeout this weekend in San Bernadino, CA and the crowd was definately excited to hear the music again but the fight is on over use of the name 'Sublime'..  we'll see what happens!

*So Cal legends COMMON SENSE are heading to Hawaii from Nov.27th to Dec.6th for shows on Oahu, Maui, the Big Island and Kauai.. Nick-I and the boys still going strong as ever!  They headlined the first Surf Roots Tour in 2005.  Nick's also doing great work with Izzy Paskowitz and Surfers Healing.  Check the tour dates @ myspace.com/commonsenseband

(8/24/09)   *Watch for new releases coming this fall from JACK JOHNSON, THE BLACK SEEDS, STICK FIGURE, REBEL SOULJAHZ & JOSH HEINRICHS.   Great new stuff is out now from TRIBAL SEEDS, STRANGER, THE HOLDUP, STILL TIME & THE B FOUNDATION.  Check the Free Downloads section in our Shop for some killer samples.

*New Zealand'sTHE BLACK SEEDS will be touring cross-county in September with JOHN BROWNS BODY.  This will be The Black Seeds' first North American tour. Already double platinum in New Zealand they are now blowing up in the U.S. as well.. Check out "So True" in the mix on Surf Roots Radio

(6/12/09)  *The 2009 SURF ROOTS TOUR will be headlined by Hawaiian superstar SASHAMON!  Spreading the Aloha with TRIBAL SEEDS, THE HOLDUP, HI ROOTS, NW SONS, LIGHTS OUT PROJECT, FORTUNATE YOUTH, INHALE & more kicking off Sept.16th and heading through Cali, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah and Florida.  Classic surf co. TOES ON THE NOSE is coming on board to sponsor and make the 4th Annual tour bigger and better!  Check out dates on the Events page

*SURF ROOTS RADIO is now bumping 24/7 @ ResinMusic.com and we are one of the only online stations that pays licensing fees every month to ASCAP/BMI so we're proud to say the artists are GETTIN PAID every time we spin their tracks!  Click the 'Radio' button and check the flow featuring artists like DONAVON FRANKENREITER

*DONAVON's new album 'Pass It Around' proves once again he's not just an insane surfer but an insanely talented musician and songwriter.  Featuring hits including 'Life, Love & Laughter' and guests BEN HARPER and G LOVE this album is his best yet.  We love the pearls of wisdom he drops "don't look back it wont do you any good, don't look ahead you'll be misunderstood, everything you need could be right in front of you, it doesnt take much to see whats true.."

*TREVOR HALL's new album 'Unity' just dropped on Vanguard Records featuring tracks with MATISYAHU and COLBIE CAILLAT.  Trevor is also featured on the SURF ROOTS 2 CD comp benefit for the USA Surf Team.  Check out the vibes of an amazing talent @ www.myspace.com/trevorhall

*REBELUTION will be touring nationwide in August to celebrate their long-awaited new album 'Bright Side of Life' featuring dates with IRATION, TRIBAL SEEDS, GIANT PANDA GUERRILA DUB SQUAD & OUTLAW NATION. The new album drops August 4th congrats to the Rebels! Check their myspace for dates www.myspace.com/rebelution

*SLIGHTLY STOOPID is teaming up with SNOOP DOGG and STEPHEN MARLEY for the 'Blazed & Confused' Summer Tour ' bringin the party to Ese Locos nationwide! 



(5/15/09)  *311, ZIGGY MARLEY and THE EXPENDABLES head out on the Unity Tour for 28 shows coast to coast from June 5th to July 12th. 311's new album 'Uploader' drops on June 2nd and will be streaming in its entirety @ www.myspace.com/311

*The West Beach Music Festival is doin down Sept.18-20 in Santa Barbara, CA featuring a who's-who of Surf Roots artists including BEN HARPER, DONAVON FRANKENREITER, STEEL PULSE, G.LOVE, SLIGHTLY STOOPID, PEPPER, THE AGGROLITES, SOJA, REBELUTION, IRATION, SASHAMON & more. This one's gonna be sick!

*Huntington Beach's DIRTY HEADS are bringing their reggae-hip hop stylee to the Vans Warped Tour this summer July 19th-Aug 23rd.  Go out & get Dirrty ~ www.myspace.com/dirtyheads

*Sponsor love!  Surfing America, Body Glove, Silverback Music, KROQ, Toes on the Nose, CD Rollout, Surfer Magazine, Line Up Mag, SWAT, Surfrock Intl., Suburban Noize/SRH, The Pier, Music Bailout

Surf Roots Links:
- YOUTUBE:  www.youtube.com/surfroots

- FACEBOOK:  www.facebook.com/surfroots 

- MYSPACE:  www.myspace.com/surfroots

- TWITTER:  www.twitter.com/surfrootsradio

- MOBILE:  Text 'Reggae' to 87415 to join Surf Roots Mobile

 

Label

RM has been working with the top artists in reggae & surf roots since 1998.. producing Reggae Nation TV and the RN DVD series with KY-MANI MARLEY, SLIGHTLY STOOPID, EEK-A-MOUSE, TIPPA IRIE & more.. filming & editing videos for STEEL PULSE, BUJU BANTON, BARRINGTON LEVY, MICHAEL ROSE.. putting together the Surf Roots CD comps with PEPPER, MICHAEL FRANTI, GROUNDATION, COMMON SENSE, TREVOR HALL.. throwing events with KATCHAFIRE, PATO BANTON, THE EXPENDABLES, REBELUTION..  We've been blessed to work with the best so check out some Resin Hits!

NEWS:

(10/25/09)  *RM has booked the 'Come Around Tour' for TRIBAL SEEDS for Jan 2010!  San Diego's hottest band have an AMAZING live show make sure to get your tickets they'll be coming through CA, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Nevada and Arizona.  The tour features dates with STRANGER, THROUGH THE ROOTS, FORTUNATE YOUTH, INTERNATIONAL FARMERS, INDUBIOUS, P-NUCKLE, HALLWAY BALLERS, SEEDLESS, INHALE, HALEAMANO, NW SONS.. Get Tribal's new album 'The Harvest' in our Shop now and check back for photos & new videos ~ Come Around!!  www.tribalseeds.net

Jan 1 THE COACH HOUSE (All Ages) San Juan Capistrano, CA
w/Stranger, Seedless & Phat Reggae Dub Status

Jan 2 PALOMA ROOM (18+) Montebello, CA
w/Inhale, Sinizen, The Divine Crime

Jan 3 THE GOOD HURT   Los Angeles, CA
w/Fortunate Youth & International Farmers

Jan 6 VELVET JONES (18+) Santa Barbara, CA
w/Through the Roots

Jan 7 DOWNTOWN BREW (All Ages) San Luis Obispo, CA
w/Indubious & Through the Roots

Jan 8 SHATTUCK DOWN LOW  Berkeley, CA
w/Mystic Roots

Jan 9 ROCKIT ROOM  San Francisco, CA
w/Indudious & Hallway Ballers

Jan 10 MOE'S ALLEY  Santa Cruz, CA
w/Hallway Ballers & Fortunate Youth

Jan 11 PROVOLT COMMUNITY HALL (All Ages) Williams, Oregon
w/Indubious & Alcyon

Jan 12 WOW HALL (All Ages) Eugene, OR
w/Indubious & Alycon

Jan 13 HAWTHORNE THEATRE (All Ages) Portland, OR
w/Indubious & Alycon

Jan 14 NECTAR LOUNGE  Seattle, WA
w/Northwest Sons

Jan 15 THE REEF  Boise, ID

Jan 16 HUKA BAR (18+) Murray, UT

Jan 17 STAR BAR  Park City, UT

Jan 19 AGGIE THEATRE (All Ages) Fort Collins, CO

Jan 22 CASSELMANS (18+) Denver, CO
w/P-Nuckle

Jan 23 SMITTY'S GREEN LIGHT TAVERN  Pueblo, CO
w/P-Nuckle

Jan 26 THE GREEN ROOM  Flagstaff, Arizona

Jan 27 THE HUT  Tucson, AZ
w/Fortunate Youth

Jan 28 MARTINI RANCH  Scottsdale, AZ

Jan 29 THE BUNKHOUSE  Las Vegas, NV
w/Haleamano & Through the Roots

Jan 30 SAINT ROCKE  Hermosa Beach, CA
w/International Farmers & Fortunate Youth

Jan 31 DIPIAZZAS (All Ages) Long Beach, CA
w/Fortunate Youth, Freedem, Fayuca

(8/4/09)  *We're giving away FREE MP3's in the Shop from the dopest up & coming artists: STRANGER, ONE DROP, SASHAMON, THROUGH THE ROOTS, PETER GOETZ, KAPAKAHI, INHALE, STILL TIME, CAN'T HANG, MIKE PINTO, SEEDLESS, HALLWAY BALLERS, INDUBIOUS, STONE SENSES, INTERNATIONAL FARMERS, MARKO, FACYUCA, MEET ME AT THE PUB, NOBODY CARES, FORTUNATE YOUTH, HI ROOTS, DUBLUVA...   Fill up your iPod!

*Our new REGGAE NATION LIVE DVD will be dropping Summer 2010 featuring THE MARLEYS, STEEL PULSE, CAPLETON, MICHAEL ROSE, HALF PINT, YAMI BOLO & more!  This project has been a labor of love over 5 years in the making can't wait to share it with you...

(6/10/09) *Big up new Surf Roots Tour sponsor TOES ON THE NOSE we are stoked to have you on board!  Looking forward to the 2009 SURF ROOTS TOUR our 4th Annual.

*New RM trucker hats are in stock only $10 in the Shop in red, green or black. Thanx to Jimmy J for the sick designs!


*RM is putting on a series of roots shows in June & July to kick off the summer with reggae legends YELLOWMAN, MIDNITE, THE ABYSSINIANS and THE ITALS.   Check the Events page for dates at BriXton and Saint Rocke

*SASHAMON is headlining this summer's U.S. Open of Surfing presented by Hurley July 23rd in surf city Huntington Beach.  Come party with us its Free, All-Ages and right on the beach! Huntington Pier 5-7pm. www.usopenofsurfing.com



*Tune in to our station SURF ROOTS RADIO for the sick flow 24/7 grab the widget for your myspace page and facebook ~ www.live365.com/stations/surfrootsradio

*Text 'Reggae' to 87415 join our Mobile crew - killer content for free!


RM RELEASES:
Surf Roots DVD Sampler (2008), Surf Roots 2 CD (2006), Surf Roots CD (2005), Reggae Nation the Real Spring Break DVD (2004), Reggae Nation Island Movement DVD (2004), Reggae Nation Island Movement CD Soundtrack (2002), BADFISH "Soundbwoy Killas" (2002), TIPPA IRIE "I Miss" (2001), ISAAC HAILE SELASSIE "Unite" (1999)



MUSIC FOR COMPS, TV, MOVIES & VIDEO GAMES:
Surfers Journal - Curren/Slater DVD (Opper Sports), Long Board TV (Opper Sports/FUEL TV), Contours DVD (Jeff Neu), Road Dogs DVD (Pete Frieden), Pits in Paradise DVD (Larry Haynes), Fugative Hunter video game (Black Ops), Core Culture (FOX Sports Net), Fusion TV (FOX Sports Net), One Big Family Vol.2 CD (Japan), Surfrock Style CD (Japan), Bud Light On Location DVD (Windwoseat), Vans Triple Crown of Surfing (Fuel TV), Margarita Wrestling (Amp'd Mobile Cell phones), Body Glove GPS Drop Zone, Bud Light commerical - Surfline.com (Windowseat), Laguna Beach (MTV), Laguna Beach CD soundtrack (Interscope)

Resin Links:
- YOUTUBE:  www.youtube.com/resinmusic

- FACEBOOK:  www.facebook.com/resinmusic

- MYSPACE:  www.myspace.com/resinmusic

- TWITTER:  www.twitter.com/resinmusic

- MOBILE:  Text 'Reggae' to 87415 to join RM Mobile

Events

Upcoming:

Sun, Feb 14th Valentines Day - PATO BANTON @ Kilkennys in Redondo Beach, CA

Feb 15, 20, 21 - Raggamuffins Festival & Tribute to the Legends!  San Diego, Long Beach, Oakland, CA



Sat, March 13th - Spring Break Beach Fest @ Playa Bonita Resort in Puerto Penasco, Mexico


Check the 'COMMUNITY' page Picture Gallery for years of amazing RM shows and add your own!

Katchafire 

The crowd @ Kilkennys..

RM is known for putting on the phattest shows! having produced concert events with top artists in reggae & surf roots including:
BARRINGTON LEVY, KY-MANI MARLEY, SLIGHTLY STOOPID, EEK-A-MOUSE, PATO BANTON, KATCHAFIRE, THE WAILING SOULS, ANTHONY B, MR.VEGAS, HALF PINT, ANDREW TOSH, SHINEHEAD, EVERTON BLENDER, BUSHMAN, GZA (WU-TANG) & DJ MUGGS (CYPRESS HILL), H.R./BAD BRAINS, TIPPA IRIE, THE EXPENDABLES, COMMON SENSE, NICK-I, LB SHORTBUS, VOODOO GLOW SKULLS, REBELUTION, IRATION, SASHAMON, DIRTY HEADS, TRE HARDSON (THE PHARCYDE), TOO RUDE, DJ BOBBY B (KOTTONMOUTH KINGS), IGLU & HARTLY, DUBCAT, TRIBAL SEEDS, DIEGO ROOTS, ONE DROP, TREVOR HALL, TOM CURREN, ISOULJAHS, THE PRICKS, BOOM SHAKA, BADFISH, OPM, BUILDING A BETTER SPACESHIP, BALLYHOO!, CHAPTER 11, JOSH FISCHEL, STRANGER, INHALE, MIKE PINTO, TOMORROWS BAD SEEDS, DANIEL WESLEY BAND, INTERNATIONAL FARMERS, STILL TIME, B FOUNDATION, MEET ME AT THE PUB, BREDRIN DADDYS, ZEN ROBBI, P-NUCKLE, 880 SOUTH, MYSTIC ROOTS, MAJEK FASHEK, ISAAC HAILE SELASSIE, THC, WILL DAILEY, FLOWBIS, MARTY DREAD, B.E.T., HOR!ZEN, SLACKSTRING, MUSKET, LATCH KEY KID, KEVIN MISAJON, TRINITI, DETOUR POSSE, PROP 13, GABRIELS FALLEN, STD'S, IOMA, BETTER CHEMISTRY, STARVING MILLIONAIRES, THE CANNONS, SWAMPA ZZ, QWIKSAND, ROOTS OF CREATION, KAPAKAHI, KEVIN SANDBLOOM, SOUTH OF BRADLEY, LOCAL CULTURE, THE HOOLIGANZ, K2 KUA'ANA, FREE'DEM, MIDNIGHT LAMP, HELEAMANO, LONG BEACH ALL DAY, 40 OZ TO FREEDOM, NO DUH, CHINESE DEMOCRACY, RUDE BOY ROOTS, THE OFERSURES, HELIPHINO, SPECIAL C, JUBIEN, SONNY BOY, PETER GOETZ, THROUGH THE ROOTS, STICK FIGURE, FORTUNATE YOUTH, HALLWAY BALLERS, STONE SENSES, THE HOLDUP, SEEDLESS, THE ELEVATORS, ZUHG, THE SKAFLAWS, INDUBIOUS, 3RD ALLEY, HB SURROUND SOUND, NOBODY CARES, TRIBAL THEORY, THE SHEDS, WELLS OF PEOPLE, EXIT 86, SAND SECTION, BEACH CITY KINGZ & more!

RM has also produced fashion shows as well as charity benefits for Leukemia/Lymphoma research, Surfrider Foundation & Heal the Bay.. Big Up to all the performers, DJ's, venues, managers, agents.. and especially the fans who come out and make our events such a blast with strictly GOOD VIBES!!!

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MAKING HISTORY!

11 years strong, Resin Music was founded in 1998 with the vision of creating a positive change in society through music. RM became the West Coast home for reggae and surf roots, the music seeking unity among people and harmony with the environment. Our first release ISAAC HAILE SELASSIE "Unite" in 1999 was nominated for Best Reggae Album of the Year by the Beat magazine. Next we released albums from U.K. dancehall star TIPPA IRIE and So Cal's BADFISH, and distributed CDs for EEK-A-MOUSE, HALF PINT, SLIGHTLY STOOPID & more through JDC Records. Then we produced our first major festival - Reggae by the Surf on Oahu, HI and with the footage created the first ever reggae/surf movie REGGAE NATION ISLAND MOVEMENT a classic featuring KY-MANI MARLEY, SEAN PAUL, BEENIE MAN, SLIGHTLY STOOPID, LONG BEACH DUB ALLSTARS and pro surfers Sunny Garcia, Kalani Robb & Braden Diaz. The film was nominated for numerous awards. Our next DVD - REGGAE NATION THE REAL SPRING BREAK was filmed at SWAT Spring Break in Rosarito, Mexico starring EEK-A-MOUSE, MR.VEGAS, TIPPA IRIE & BADFISH. Both movies were carried at major retail locations including Best Buy, Circuit City, Tower Records, Wherehouse, Transworld and Barnes & Noble.

In 2001 we created REGGAE NATION TV and have produced RNTV for networks including FOX Sports Net (90 million homes), the ZILO College Network (250 campuses), Reggae Sun/Jamaica and Havoc Video on Demand. Reggae Nation became the "Yo MTV Raps" for reggae, showcasing the stars with an MTV Host and bringing high production multi-media to the scene, formatting content for TV, movies, music videos, commericals and the internet. RNTV has produced videos for superstars STEEL PULSE, CAPLETON, DAMIAN MARLEY, BUJU BANTON, SHAGGY, ALPHA BLONDY, BARRINGTON LEVY, MICHAEL ROSE, YELLOWMAN, ANDREW TOSH & more. We are currently working on a 'Reggae Nation Live' TV special, Reggae Nation Live DVD and new webisodes for this site.

In 2005 Resin Music hooked up with Body Glove and Surfing America to raise money for the USA Surf Team by releasing a series of compliation CDs called SURF ROOTS. The comps feature reggae & rock from STEEL PULSE, SLIGHTLY STOOPID, PEPPER, MICHAEL FRANTI, TREVOR HALL & more who generously donated tracks. The CDs have raised thousands of dollars for the Team, become a favorite at surf shop countertops and spawned the Surf Roots Tour which has included dates with COMMON SENSE, SASHAMON, THE B FOUNDATION, BALLYHOO! & more.. The tour has gone international, Surf Roots DVDs are playing at surf shops and Surf Roots Radio is bumping 24/7. The brand has come to define the music & lifestyle.

Resin Music has helped foster the current reggae & beach music resurgance. We have thrown over 300 live concert events including tours in Hawaii, Japan and Mexico, helped guide the careers of artists such as SASHAMON, TOMORROWS BAD SEEDS, THE B FOUNDATION, OPM & SLACKSTRING, set up worldwide distribution and licensing agreements, and done talent buying for numerous clubs. Today we are hired by labels and companies to execute targeted marketing campaigns due to our huge database and ability to reach the demographic. We are proud to have raised money for charities including Leukemia & Lymphoma research, Surfrider Foundation, Heal the Bay and Project Morry. We are blessed to share the music we love. Enjoy!


SPONSORSHIPS & CO-MARKETING CAMPAIGNS HAVE INCLUDED:
Surfing America, Body Glove, Myspace, Red Bull, Wahoos, Toes on the Nose, I-Path, Hawaiian Tropics, SWAT, KROQ, Silverback Music, Jamaican Style, Utopia Optics, Surfer Magazine, SRH, Chronic Industries, ADD Marketing, Soul Clothing, Jamaican Gold, Nesta, Dickies Girl, Skechers, Line Up Magazine, Hippy Tree, CD Rollout, B.E.A.C.H. Center, M1SK, Sellout Industries, Vicious Vodka & more


BIG UP!
Special thanks to Tim Gray, Quie Anthony, Brian Sisson, Alex Fredericks, Roger Goff, Syrus Yarbrough, Paul Modiano, Jon & Matt Phillips, Steve Propas, Ryan Lawrence, John Dydo, Scott Daley, Mike Gerard, Mike Cianciulli, Greg Browning, Mark Kawakami, Jeff Miller, Chris Evans, Scott Koshe, Samantha Pio, Cindy Arrata, Jared Segawa, Mike Lanphere, Drew Mazzoni, Val Wolfe, Rocky Brady, Rachel Shaw, Jalian, Sasha & Jesse Spiller-Reiff, Irena West, Jimmy Pargas, Marv Flores, Mike Naylor, Sally Nobbs, Mike Gustus & Roberta, Cody Graham, Roger Steffens, Chuck Foster, Isaac & Carol Haile Selassie, Fortune Otega, Russel Gerlach, Wayne Jobson, Michael Kuelker, Anthony Henry, Jason Moorehead, Ruben Salazar, Pato Banton, Ro Marley, Specialist Dillon, Shelly O'Neill, Nick Hernandez, Miles & Kyle, Andy Roth, Johne Necro, Bill Wadsworth, Kevin Zinger, Carol Baguio, Matt Berry, Chris Crecelius, Meri, Taichi & Randy, Miyuki, Satoshi, Javier Contender, Carder & TJ, Bryan Wilson, Lightning, Allie & Alexis Speed, Carlos, Jack Low, Bill Keily, Kevin Samera, Kat Corbett, Braden Asher, Matt Muir, Carol Bruno, the Chin family at VP, Zack Johnson, Rafiq Deluz, Joe King, Marley D. Williams, Moi, TBS, Chris Pichler, Mark Nathanson, Katie Henly, Howi Spangler, Patrick Molloy Bastian, Sarah Crawley, Bryan Murphy, Shag, Oren, Mike Guilbert, Ken Tayloe, Jacqui O'Hazza, Jerry Unitan, Ned Mansour, Tim Zickuhr, Josh Cannon, Dan Miller, Omar, Pat, Proper, Sheri, The Stein Family, Dawn Ewing, Roger Leblanc, Dennis Needleman, Uncle Isaac, Sarah Steinbrecher, Madison Jade, Aarika Walker, too many to mention u know who you are! All the bands, labels & venues, the Resin family, Gray family, our friends, South Bay incredible support.. our interns, street teamers and online friends who spread the word thank you so much!!!   One love, Dave Resin (founder)


 

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