BackBeatSoundSystem

Hailing from Columbus, Ohio, the seven piece “Reggae / Rap / Rock” fusion, Shrub, has been rapidly gaining momentum and building a solid national fan base since being voted by readers as High Times Magazine’s Unsigned Band of the Month in September of 2010.

Recently, Shrub released their first full length album, Highceratops, which debuted in the Top 10 on the iTunes Reggae Charts. The album features guest appearances by C-Money from Slightly Stoopid, Dubmatix, and Kimberly Freeman from One-Eyed Doll.

The band garners comparisons to artists like: Sublime, The Dirty Heads, Atmosphere, Gym Class Heroes, and G. Love, but Shrub maintains an innately unique and raw sound all their own. With the addition of new guitar player, Kevin Oliver, former member of the world’s funkiest band, Parliament/Funkadelic (George Clinton), Shrub’s sound has now quickly become full-grown.

“The Midwest has long been a hotbed for successful rap artists, but Shrub’s eclectic fusion of rap, reggae, and rock brings a whole new flavor to the scene.”
- High Times Magazine

I Dub It For Us

This track is from the album Free Yourself and is available for purchase on CD Baby here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/CornerstoneRoots2

Calling

Sitting On A Mountain

Reggae funk track about the changing season in Swiss German

d’Jahresziite Wächsle

This song is off of Sage Francis' "Sick of Waging War" mixtape, available on CD &amp; MP3 at http://tinyurl.com/SickOfWagingWar 

Also available on Bandcamp at http://strangefamousrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sick-of-waging-war

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MOURNING AFTERMATH (Sage Francis/AOI, 2002)

Procrastination Station

Navigate The Motivator

Lovedub

Mr Nice

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Golden Pacifier

Come Too Far

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No Quarter For Thieves

Stashin Gold

STASHIN GOLD - CULTIVATED MIND FT. C. LUBERTAZZI, KING STREET RECORDS, 2019

Elementary Hi-Fi & Ty La Moonchild meet
 MessenJah Music UK inna Heavy Combination.
Vocals: Ty La Moonchild
Riddim; It Begins. MessenJah Music UK (Rod Chaplin)
Dubs and Vocal Mix: Elementary Hi-Fi (Michael Watson)

Fyah Up (feat. Ty La Moonchild)

One Question

This track is from the album Down for the Count and is available for purchase on CD Baby here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/knockoutmachine

Rocket Fist

In a UK reggae scene that has long eschewed bands in favor of sound systems, Backbeat Soundsystem are a different beast, bringing 8 musicians to the stage. While many of their peers are slavish in their attempt to recreate an authentic Jamaican-leaning sound, Backbeat Soundsystem are not afraid to go in totally different directions, pulling in influences from all across the music spectrum, to create their vision of modern reggae. Dean and Adjua effortlessly tear up the stage with lush harmonies, soaring melodies and natural born chemistry. This combined with a flawless horn section and undeniable groove leaves the audience mesmerised by their show stopping performance. Bringing an electronic flavour to the mix, with dub effects, sirens and live analog synthesiser, Backbeat Soundsystem remind the world that dub reggae is at the forefront of dance music culture.

Since forming in 2008, Backbeat Soundsystem has appeared at many of the best-known UK festivals, including Glastonbury, Boomtown Fair, Beautiful Days, Secret Garden Party, Greenman, Boardmasters, and many others, as well as toured in Europe and the United States. They’ve supported Madness, Cypress Hill, Arrested Development, Tinie Tempah, The Streets, and Dub Pistols. 
Following the success of two self-released EPs and two tours with Easy Star All-Stars in the UK, the band was signed by the U.S.-based reggae label Easy Star Records. Together Not Apart, the band’s debut full-length, came out in 2014 via Easy Star and brought a worldwide audience to this ambitious young band. The Punk Archive called Together Not Apart “…a top, top record and one you need in your collection,” while Shout 4 Music said it was “Packed with conscious lyrics, and buoyed by a reggae riddim filled with energy and positive vibes.”

General Manager
Dean Forrest: backbeatsoundsystem@hotmail.com

Press contact
(UK) Mel Ruben : Outpost Media
(USA) Ryan Romana : ryan@pressjunkiepr.com

Booking agent
Rich@mojohobo.co.uk

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