Sing It High

Me & You

1969

Girl III

Bag Full Of Money

Now I Know

Misled

Good Life

Feels Rights

Bother Me

Time(Live at Sugarshack Sessions)

Easy Road(Live at Sugarshack Sessions)

Changes(Live at Sugarshack Sessions)

Come On Over(Live at Sugarshack Sessions)

Rootsland begins by dialing things back to 1987 and heads to Washington, D.C., where Henry is a disillusioned justice major at American University. His life changes, however, when he walks into a record shop and eventually secures an internship at RAS Records working for trailblazing reggae producer Dr. Dread, a.k.a Gary Himmelfarb. The job description seems simple enough: sweeping floors, packing boxes, and answering phones. But, Henry soon learns calls to RAS Records are anything but simple.

Rootsland is produced in association with Voice Boxx Studios in Kingston, Jamaica.
Introduction by: Michelle "Kim" Yamaguchi

Featured Music:
Tessanne Chin - "Love Rein O'er Me"
Wayne Armond - "Righteous People"

Season 1, Episode 1: Catch A Fire

Henry befriends a reggae super fan and an obsessed caller to the label. He soon learns that this "Brian from Colorado" is an aspiring singer, whose revolutionary spirit may convince Henry to follow his dream to pursue music over law. That dream becomes a reality when Henry is tasked to bring a reggae legend to a recording session. He's not sure what hits him—it could be the contact buzz, it could be the savory smell of brown stew fish -- but when Henry sees Dr. Dread behind the mixing board with a grin ... life begins to make a whole lotta sense.

Rootsland is produced in association with Voice Boxx Studios in Kingston, Jamaica.
Introduction by: Michelle "Kim" Yamaguchi
Guest Vocals by: Patrick "Curly Loxx" Gaynor, Jermaine Keys

Featured Music:
Adam "Teacha"  Barnes  - "Different"
Big Mountain and Uton Green - " I Can See for Miles"   

Notes: This episode contains excerpts from NPR's All Things Considered (the original story was reported by friend and colleague: the late, great, Tom Terrell; BBC Radio's Interview with Joseph "Culture" Hill Conducted by Mark Lamar; and Joseph Hill performing "2 Sevens Clash" live.

Season 1, Episode 2: When The Music Hits

People's Prayer is the first single from Man-Like-Devin's forthcoming solo debut "Wheel And Shoulder," coming August 20, 2021 on Rootfire Cooperative.

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Wheel And Shoulder

People's Prayer

First Listen: Man-Like-Devin - "People's Prayer"

Written by: Bobby Hustle
Produced by: Wicked Vybz, Loud City
Mixed/Mastered by: Loud City

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Mama

ANORA - Mama

Seattle, Washington-born reggae songwriter and performer, now residing and recording in Los Angeles. His story and sound are like no one else's!

Bobby was first exposed to Jamaican-style music in middle school when he became fascinated by the island rhythms being re-purposed by third wave ska bands like Sublime, Less Than Jake and Reel Big Fish. His adolescent interest in that sound eventually led him straight to the source and he quickly discovered that Jamaica had a lot more to offer than just ska. He began to explore reggae crafted by Jamaican artists who were popular at the end of the 90s – artists like Anthony B, Capleton, and Sizzla – and he quickly became obsessed. He scoured the Emerald City for any reggae record he could get his hands on, hoping to soak up as much Jamaican music, dialect, and culture as he could.

In 2010, Bobby Hustle began voicing reggae productions and, true to his name, he has worked industriously for labels from all over the world. In addition to his home camp, Loud City Music, he has written and recorded songs for many prominent outfits like the bicoastal American crew, Lustre Kings Productions, and German super-group, Jugglerz Records. Since his debut EP, Always On The Hustle, in 2011, Bobby has released five mixtapes, four more EPs and a full length album, It’s The Hustle. In his eleven year career, Bobby Hustle has contributed songs to over 60 different riddim releases and collaborated with some of the best reggae artists in the world, including the iconic Sizzla Kalonji, prolific artists like Lutan Fyah, Cali P, Collie Buddz, The Movement, Josh Heinrichs and Skillinjah.

All of Bobby’s hard work has given the independent artist exposure, and he has managed to build a remarkable following from all over the world. Bobby’s music has taken him to places like Japan, Russia, Germany and Italy. He has performed opening duties for crucial reggae artists like Gappy Ranks, Konshens, and Protoje, Mr. Vegas and Third World just to name a few. But his success has not come without obstacles, most notably, a two year stay in Costa Rica beginning in 2016, where Bobby awaited trial for a drug trafficking charge that resulted from a misunderstanding while he was on tour. Determined to fight the charge, he refused to accept a plea deal that would have given him a lighter sentence. Bobby knew he was innocent and decided that he would do everything in his power to keep his freedom. After 22 months there, he was found not guilty of all charges and he was able to return to his friends and family in Seattle in December of 2017.

After his return to the US in 2018, Bobby relocated to Los Angeles. His EP, Wolaba Vibes: The Costa Rica Sessions, a collection of songs he recorded while in Costa Rica, came out in May 2019. In December 2019, he renewed his passport and performed two shows in Israel, making his first trip abroad since his trial in Costa Rica. Little did he know, just a few months later he'd be stuck in one place again...

During the height of the pandemic in 2020, Hustle dropped almost 20 songs including, “As Good As It Seems”, which was featured on Spotify’s editorial playlist “Sunshine Reggae”, has gained over 2.2 million plays streams. In 2021, Bobby continued his pattern of frequent released with two EPs, Side Hustle and The Right Place, as well as a host of singles. 

Since the covid restrictions have now been lifted, Bobby Hustle is gearing up to get back on the road. Whether he performs with a backing band or with his DJ, Yungg Trip, one thing for certain is Bobby's undeniable stage presence and his love for the craft of entertaining. So make sure you don't miss the opportunity to see him on a stage near you!!!

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