Compton California’s J. Boog is steadily becoming a major artist in the world of reggae music, and his 2011 release, “The J. Boog EP,” continues to fuel his rise to the top of the reggae charts.
Past collaborations with reggae giants Richie Spice, Tarrus Riley, and Morgan Heritage, helped boost his notoriety in the worldwide reggae music scene, a task which can be difficult for a Samoan from California. A chance meeting with Hawaiian reggae star Fiji in 2005, led to collaborations in Hawaii, and the beginning of his rise to the top. From there, he began recording in Jamaica, with legendary reggae artist Gramps Morgan of Morgan Heritage in some of the most famous studios, including Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong studio.
His new EP features five new song plus several unreleased songs. It showcases his hits ‘Let’s Do It Again” an ode to wanting more than a simple one night stand, and “So Far Gone.” where Boog confesses his love to one special lady. On every song, Boog showcases his smooth approach to Lover’s Rock, a style of reggae, which blends traditional reggae rhythms with Soul/R&B, and shows why he deserves to reign at the top of the reggae world, regardless of his background. It has quickly become my favorite album of the year, simply because it is a solid reggae album blending the island sounds of both Jamaica and Hawaii. Dubbed the king of “Jawaiian Reggae” J. Boog’s album, along with an appearance on the recent Gregory Isaacs Tribute Album, will only further his reign.