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Arise Roots is an American roots reggae band based out of Los Angeles, California. Their music is described as a "positive classic roots sound with a modern twist".[1]
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | Roots reggae Rock |
| Years active | 2010 – Present |
| Labels | Ineffable Records |
| Members | Karim Israel Todd Johnson Robert Sotelo Hashim Russell Christopher Brennan Eduardo Lozoya |
| Past members | Ron Montoya, Blake Colie, Rodolfo Covarrubias, Angel Salgado |
| Website | http://www.ariseroots.com |
History
editFormation and Lay Your Guns Down EP (2010)
editArise Roots formed in 2010 on the streets of L.A. with one goal in mind: to create a new sound of "quality high grade roots reggae" with a modern feel that appeals to all walks of life without compromising traditional reggae music.[2]
With Montoya on the drum kit, Rudy Covarrubias on bass, Todd Johnson on keys and harmonies, Arise Roots needed a soulful singer. Karim Israel was added on lead vocals when he answered Montoya's ad on Craigslist. A month later, lead guitarist, Robert Sotelo was added to the band.
On November 16, 2010, the band self-released their first EP titled, Lay Your Guns Down.
Moving Forward (2013)
editOn February 19, 2013, the band released their first full-length album, Moving Forward, a 16-song LP they self-produced. The album was recorded at one of L.A.'s top studios, Kingsize Soundlabs. It was mastered by veteran recording engineers Brian Dixon and Richard Robinson.[3]
Love & War (2014)
editTheir second album, Love & War was released on August 5, 2014. The album was engineered by E.N Young of Tribal Seeds at his Imperial Sound Recording Studio in San Diego, California. It features E.N. Young himself, Rootz Underground, HIRIE, Dan Kelly of Fortunate Youth and other reggae artists on some tracks.[4]
In 2016, Arise Roots released two summer singles, "Rootsman" featuring reggae legend Capleton and the second single "Crisis" exclusively on vinyl via Angel City Records.[5]
Pathways (2020)
editArise Roots was featured as one of many reggae bands on Collie Buddz riddim album, Cali Roots Riddim 2020 with their single, "Cali Love", which was produced by Collie Buddz and mixed by Stick Figure's touring guitarist, producer Johnny Cosmic.
On July 30, 2020, the band released their third album, Pathways on Ineffable Records.[6] However, Ron Montoya did not return and Blake Colie was added on drums.
The 15-track studio album was recorded at 17th Street Recording Studio in Costa Mesa, California. It features Kyle McDonald of Slightly Stoopid, Eric Rachmany of Rebelution, Lutan Fyah, Nattali Rize and Turbulence.[7]
Arise Roots announced on their social media pages that they will release their first dub album, titled Dubways, an accompaniment to their Pathways album. The LP album is mixed by Zion I Kings and only available digitally on January 27, 2023 on Ineffable Records. The band will be releasing a new single every Friday, starting with their first single, "For Who You Are Dub".[8]
Touring
editArise Roots has performed at California Roots Festival in Monterey, California.
They supported Tribal Seeds on their "Summer Smoke Out Tour" in 2015.
They shared the stage with artists such as: The Aggrolites, Anuhea, Barrington Levy, Dirty Heads, Don Carlos, Gramps Morgan, The Expanders, Fortunate Youth, Matisyahu, Public Enemy, Rootz Underground, Sister Carol, Tribal Seeds, The Wailers, Luciano, Midnite, Michael Rose, Gondwana, Big Youth, Dennis Al Capone, The Lions, Quinto Sol, Tristan Palmer, Sammy Dread, Ky-Mani Marley, Ken Boothe, Carlton and The Shoes, The Meditations, Freddie McGregor, and Natural Vibrations.
Lineup
editCurrent band members
edit- Karim Israel – Lead Vocals (2010–Present)
- Todd "Rootsbubbler" Johnson – Keyboard, Backing Vocals (2010–Present)
- Robert "Sloedub" Sotelo – Lead Guitar (2010–Present)
- Rodolfo "Rudy" Covarrubias – Bass (2010–Present)
- Chris Brennan – Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals (2014–Present)
- Hashim "Scorpion" Russell – Drums (2022–Present)
Past band members
edit- Ron Montoya – Drums (2010–2017)
- Winston Peters – Drums (2017–2018)
- Blake Colie – (2018–2021)
- Angel Salgado – Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals (2010–2014)
Subs
edit- Jamey "Zeb" Dekofsky – Drums
- Jason Beltran – Bass
- Eddie "Chiquis" Lozoya – Rhythm Guitar
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Year | Album | Label | Billboard peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Moving Forward | Self-released | — |
| 2014 | Love & War | Self-released | — |
| 2020 | Pathways | Ineffable Records | — |
EPs/Dub Album
edit| Year | Album | Label | Billboard peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Lay Your Guns Down EP | Self-released | — |
| 2020 | One Life To Live EP | Ineffable Records | — |
| 2023 | Dubways LP | Ineffable Records | — |
Singles
edit| Title | Release Date | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "The Vibe" | 2010 | Lay Your Guns Down EP |
| "Compromise" | 2010 | Lay Your Guns Down EP |
| "Lay Your Guns Down (Murderer)" | 2010 | Lay Your Guns Down EP |
| "Arise" | 2013 | Moving Forward |
| "Mellow Mood" | 2013 | Moving Forward |
| "Never Gonna Give You Up" | 2013 | Moving Forward |
| "Cool Me Down" (feat. HIRIE) | 2014 | Love & War |
| "Dangerous" (feat. Matt Liufau) | 2014 | Love & War |
| "Better Man" | 2014 | Love & War |
| "Give It Up" | 2014 | Love & War |
| "Warrior" | 2014 | Love & War |
| "Lost In Your Ocean" (feat. Dan Kelly of Fortunate Youth) | 2014 | Love & War |
| "Bring It All" | 2014 | Love & War |
| "What A Shame" (feat. Rootz Underground) | 2014 | Love & War |
| "Love You Right" | 2014 | Love & War |
| "A Little More" (feat. E.N. Young of Tribal Seeds) | 2014 | Love & War |
| "Back To You" | 2014 | Love & War |
| "Fear Factory" | 2014 | Love & War |
| "Rootsman Town" (feat. Capleton) | June 14, 2016 | (Single) |
| "Crisis" | June 28, 2016 | (Single) |
| "Indigenous People" | December 1, 2016 | (Single) |
| "So High" (feat. Marlon Asher, Josh Heinrichs & SkillinJah) | June 14, 2017 | (Single) |
| "Cali Love" (feat. Collie Buddz) | May 22, 2020 | Cali Roots Riddim 2020 (Single) |
| "Come and Get It" (feat. Kyle McDonald of Slightly Stoopid & Eric Rachmany of Rebelution) | 2020 | One Life To Live EP |
| "Nice and Slow" | 2020 | One Life To Live EP |
| "One Life To Live" | 2020 | One Life To Live EP |
| "Here I Am" | 2020 | Pathways |
| "Lions in the Jungle" (feat. Lutan Fyah, Turbulence & Nattali Rize) | 2020 | Pathways |
| "For Who You Are" | 2020 | Pathways |
| "You Can Have It All" | 2020 | Pathways |
| "Stepping Like a General" | 2020 | Pathways |
| "If You Let Me" | 2020 | Pathways |
| "Selecta" | 2020 | Pathways |
| "Follow The Leader" | 2020 | Pathways |
| "Fade Away" | 2020 | Pathways |
| "Babylon Bwoy" | 2020 | Pathways |
| "Colors" | 2020 | Pathways |
Collaborations
editKarim Isreal (Arise Roots) has collaborated or was featured on songs with artists and bands throughout the years.
- The Green Room – "Feeling It" (7/18/2023)
- Highest Intention – "IRIE" (5/17/2023)
- Rubbah Tree – "Call of the Mountain" (feat. Stylie) (2/9/2023)
- Roots of Creation – "Guiding Light" (11/25/2022)
- Joey Calderaio – "Feel The Same" (9/16/2022)
- Pacific Dub – "Sunny Day" (7/29/2022)
- Gonzo – "Crucial" (7/29/2022)
- Kin Riddimz – "Money Nah God" (4/17/2022)
- HIRIE – "Youniverse" (1/26/2022)
- Kings and Commrades – "Can't Come Down" (6/3/2021)
- ZeeCeeKeely – "Protest" (2/23/2021)
- Seedless – "Students of Life" (12/14/2020)
- Double Tiger – "Universal Love" (12/10/2020)
- MAAD T-RAY – "New Vision" (feat. John Butcher) (10/30/2020)
- Levi Dozier – "Helping Hand" (8/20/2020)
- Rebel ShakeDown – "Mistaken Identity" (6/4/2020)
- Konker Spliff – "In This Time" (4/23/2020)
- The Question – "High Grade" (feat. Marlon Asher) (2/16/2020)
- The San Antones – "Love The Way" (2/14/2019)
- Rian Basilio & The Roosters – "Wicked Man" (8/7/2019)
- Kwamevi – "Mama Africa" (11/2/2017)
- Iya Terra – "Bless Up" (feat. Ital Vibes) (4/21/2015)
- White Glove Service – "This Is Our World" (4/13/2015)
- Kings and Comrades – "Get Away" (2/21/2015)
Extreral links
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References
edit- ^ "Biography: Arise Roots". www.reggaeville.com.
- ^ "Arise Roots". May 15, 2015.
- ^ "Moving Forward, by Arise Roots". Arise Roots.
- ^ "Review: Arise Roots – Love & War". 8 September 2014.
- ^ "Interview: Arise Roots". 27 June 2016.
- ^ Andrew Shults (13 July 2020). "Arise Roots paves the way for reggae in 'Pathways' album". Top Shelf Music Mag. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ "Arise Roots - Dubways (2023) Album". 27 January 2023.