New Reggae Buddhafunk Redefines Reggae

Several new reggae artists are gaining steam in the old school reggae trenches. Most notably, Buddhafunk (formerly Shaka Buku) is a new band with an r & b music feel that is re-defining new reggae music. I had the pleasure of seeing them live at the Wave House in Mission Beach San Diego. Their last album "Feel Different" featured an all-star line up including JB Eckl (Santana, Ozomatli, War, Mary J Blige, etc), Pancho Tomaselli (War, Chaka Kahn, Tricky) and Sebastian Arocha Mortan (Sting, Seal, Counting Crows, Nelly Furtado).

Other notable bands are Rebellution and Mystic Roots both from So Cal as well. This new reggae music seems to incorporate elements of rock, reggae and hip-hop, but I found my ears gravitating towards the new reggae mix from Buddhafunk that incorporated elements of funk, jazz and r&b along with the reggae and rock component.

I became such a fan that I went to check out some of the bands other reggae cd’s and came across another great song called Zion Come My Way (off their sophomore release Reggae Rock Hop) It has a sublime style rhythm with a soulful r & b music feel and an epic guitar solo that makes your hair stand up on your spine.

The production is clear and crisp, with chimes, shimmers and beats that transport you to a new and ethereal place. Its feel good music, happy music and no doubt will continue to catch on like fire as more people are exposed to the new reggae of Buddhafunk

The white boy new reggae is here to stay and understandably so. Most people who actually listen to reggae are white, yet Buddhafunk is attracting a diverse fan base of african americans, latinos and asians. We attribute this to its diverse sound and deep grinding soul of the bass played by Latino Pancho Tomaselli. We look forward to the upcoming Enlightened Entertainment Tour which Buddhafunk will be headlining. The tour should span the West Coast, but we recommend you request shows from their website if your in the midwest or east coast. Good Vibes, Good people. Happy listening - Erik

By: newib

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Erik Daniels is a 31 year old reggae entheusiast, working at reggae riddms dj booth in Long Beach California. Dedicated to reviewing new reggae music and recommending the top new artists. www.buddhafunk.net/new-reggae