iRon Lion is a reggae artist from Virginia, USA. He was born in Chicago,Il but moved to Virginia as a child. As a teenager he began singing lead in several local reggae bands and would eventually grow on to  become the lead singer of more popular east coast touring bands like The Razor Posse (Richmond,Va.) and Stable Roots (Harrisonburg,Va). He has opened shows for The Wailer's Band, Yellowman, Eek a Mouse and many more legendary reggae groups. He is best known for his songwriting ability which is showcased on songs like Reggae Jammin', Probation, Pass Mi da Trees and Choosin'! His performance is uplifting and energetic and sure to have you dancing and feeling irie!

With soulful melodies embedded in the polyrhythm
of Africa, the sound dub Addis hails from
Ethiopia. Led by singer-songwriter Dereje
Tesfaye, dub Addis has been performing original
songs for the last decade. “Our songs
vary from traditional Ethiopian rhythms to Roots
Reggae. Our aim is to uplift conciseness through
music. We feel that whatever your labors and
aspirations in this noisy confusion of life, one
must keep peace in his/her soul. We’ve found
music to be the remedy  for our every day
struggle. ”

The average artist wouldn't be able to grasp the talent of two genres, but then again who said Roach Killa was an average artist. Roach was born in a small city called Sebha, in Libya which is in the heart of the Sahara desert. At the age of ten, he and his family were forced to migrate to Canada due to the country's educational limits. At the age of 12, Roach was introduced to the life of urban music and from the first sounds of reggae, he fell in love with the culture which inspired him to become a reggae artist.

His song "Talkin" was released by EMI/Virgin on the Dancehall Selecta CD alongside other artists such as Sean Paul, Beenie Man, Elephant Man etc . He recently collaborated with Spragga Benz, an international Reggae Superstar from Jamaica and Apache Indian, a muliti platinum selling artist from the UK, for his debut Album titled "REVOLUTION" dropping worldwide summer 2008.

Skelitor began building his foundation as an artist in 1999 with the release of the Golding and Skelitor 12” single which garnered national recognition. When Skelitor released “Reality Check”(2000) and What Else? (2002), both independently, his fan base grew and he became known for his style, a solid mix of substance, clearly delivered bravado and narratives that seemed to flow effortlessly, recreating stories to head-jerkin’ well crafted beats.

Together with charismatic production and intellectual lyrical content, Skelitor’s songs gained local and international respect. What makes Skelitor unique is his work doesn’t  stop with spitting rhymes and performing on international stages, he is also conscious of his community. He has been part of several book clubs in the past, appearing as a guest speaker discussing with youth the ins and outs of the music industry as well as performing at various charity events. Skelitor’s music has been heard on international airwaves and he has graced stages around the world.
 

A master of subterfuge and persuasion, Derek "dB" Brinson (vox, guitar, keys, programming) has enjoyed beverages with Thomas Dolby and Bootsy Collins, although not simultaneously. An affable and engaging musician, dB is part frontman, part court jester and all bad-ass. He's been indicted but never convicted.

Brazilian police once detained Theo Boomhaver (drums, percussion, sequencer, programming) while he waited to board a plane at Jobim International Airport in Rio de Janeiro. At the time he was touring with Faith No More. Theo highly recommends the Roppongi district of Tokyo for all your entertainment needs. He plays GMS drums and Zildjian cymbals.

Donald "Fammon" McDonald (trumpet, vox, programming) may be the most engaging member of the band. He was once engaged to three different women simultaneously. It's amazing he still goes by his real name. Donald lists Maynard Ferguson and Freddie Hubbard among his many influences. He is a veteran of an elite military unit. He could tell you more, but he'd have to kill you if he did.

Thomas "Ski" Szypulski (bass, keys, programming) reached No. 4 on the French Pop charts in 1998 and garnered airplay on six of the seven continents. A skilled surfer who's shrugged off a shark bite and lousy waves, Ski fondly recalls his most recent visit to Jamaica. He recommends Newcastle Brown Ale and Guinness Stout.

dB and Ski first discussed a musical collaboration in 1998 while involved in Power Pop trios The Estranged and Leaning Owen. In 2000, Theo and Ski co-founded the Reggae party band Dread34. dB soon joined on keys and vocals. Donald joined as trumpeteer. Throughout the lifetime of Dread34 and into the early days of Blue Marble Beat, dB played with his Acoustic Soul collective cleverly masquerading as a band, the-nerve. Through the years we've endured identity crises, economic and legal crises, wars, plague, famine and pestilence to become locally renowned performers, scenesters, in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Triangle. All of our influences and experiences meld into Blue Marble Beat's unique vibe.

In today's ever changing music industry The growing popularity of reggae is still the main choice for many world wide. Contributing a part to the cause is Crucial Fiya. A name brought forth by who many call one of North Carolina's finest bassist Ralphtafari .

Over the years he has worked diligently to establish the name of Crucial Fiya as one of the many popular names in the Raleigh/Durham reggae scene. The concept Ralph keeps in mind for Crucial Fiya is to bring forth the best of both worlds by incorporating standard and present day reggae songs and rhythms. This keeps them on the cutting edge of the musical trends and respect amongst their colleagues.

The flow of original and cover songs allows Ralph the ability to deliver a good positive message and keeps the party going. The experiences he received over the years form working as a bassist with many national and international reggae and local R&B groups created a strong foundation. Crucial Fiya has had the opportunity to work with many legendary and present day reggae artists.
 

Jamrock Reggae Band was founded in 1995 through the desire of a few Jamaicans to hear AUTHENTIC reggae music played live. All versions of reggae are played i.e. Lovers Rock, Oldies, Dancehall and Roots. Favorite American tunes are also covered, some of them in reggae style. The band has played in numerous venues, both local and out of state. The success of the group can be attributed to their sound which reflects the true style of how reggae music is played back in Jamaica. The members of Jamrock are professionals who understand time commitments, quality service and the benefits that providing a good service can bring. When all the ingredients are combined, there's no sound quite like the Jamrock sound.
 

Hailing from a quiet town in northwestern Connecticut, Ras J grew up like a lot of kids in the seventies, listening to classic rock in a small town. But strangely enough, he did have a Jamaican family living across the street from him and was exposed to reggae and Jamaican culture at a very young age. Making his debut as ‘DJ Ras J’ on WECS in 1989, his groundbreaking radio show ‘Ewadjo’ included roots reggae, psychedelic rock, in-studio dub mixes and a live freestyle session, one of the first of its kind in the country. He went on to open for the Wailers in 1992 and moved to NYC as an intern at Cold Chillin’ Records that summer. Over the next few years, he worked for a variety of major labels, promoting such artists as Buju Banton, Red Fox, Born Jamericans, Tony Rebel, Damian Marley and the Wu Tang Clan. He also worked part time as a roadie for Wild Apache Productions and dancehall legend Super Cat. Over the years he has continued to increase his vast reggae collection and in 2002 opened for Buju at the Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro, NC. With a warm reception to his classic dancehall selections, he currently hosts a monthly roots party called ‘Simmer Down,’ reaching out to the masses with positive vibes and a conscious message of peace, love and unity.