Highlights

Live performance at the legendary Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center in Berkeley, February 2024.

Live performance of Funky Reggae at The Bistro, May 13th 2023. The track is stated for release on an EP out later this year. Check out more videos from that event on YouTube.

Music

Becoming Me

Jr Dreads

A significant step forward in artistry and production quality, Jr Dreads' brand new EP features 3 great tracks that showcase his songwriting talents and propel his message to a broad audience of Reggae lovers, spiritual warriors and just about any of us who is concerned with the deleterious effects of contemporary capitalism, media, and politics.

A significant step forward in artistry and production quality, Jr Dreads' brand new EP features 3 great tracks that showcase his songwriting talents and propel his message to a broad audience of Reggae lovers, spiritual warriors and just about any of us who is concerned with the deleterious effects of contemporary capitalism, media, and politics.

This project is no less than two years in the making and the result of outstanding collaborative efforts, starting with Gabriel Winter as the producer and recording engineer, Marcos Odara on drums, Erika Lawrence on backing vocals, Jeff Hobbs on saxophone, and Gerard Salvia from Spain as the mixing engineer. The riddim for “Break Their System” was produced by SoulFyah Productions in Germany.

The opening track "Funky Reggae" sums up what draws the artist into this music, the vibes, healing qualities and sense of community. The title track "Becoming Me" is introspective and personal, aiming to inspire spiritual growth. And last is "Break their System", the mission song, a revolutionary anthem that deconstructs the deep corruption of present-day media and politics.

Enjoy the EP on all music platforms, and look forward to more Jr Dreads releases later this year!

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The Grass

Jr Dreads

The grass is always greener on the other side –which is to say, don’t listen to your envy because it is misleading you! This song reminds us that while this is ultimately a personal fight, there are powerful forces out there trying to lure us back to the dark side.

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Shows

About

Jr Dreads from Oakland, California, is a revolutionary Reggae singer-songwriter. He crafts soulful melodies and deep, poetic lyrics to deliver a message of awakening, dreaming up governing institutions genuinely designed to foster virtue and harmony. Armed with funky guitar skanks and inspired by contemporary Reggae artists such as Ziggy Marley, Soldiers of Jah Army, or Dub Inc, Jr Dreads creates unique and memorable songs that set your body free and elevate your spirit.

Booking

Jr Dreads performs solo or as a reggae band. Take a listen to recent band recordings and get in touch to book us for a show.