Arise Roots
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Background information | |
Origin | Los Angeles, California |
Genres | Roots reggae Rock |
Years active | 2010 – Present |
Labels | Ineffable Records |
Associated acts | Collie Buddz Dirty Heads Rebelution Slightly Stoopid Tribal Seeds |
Website | http://www.ariseroots.com |
Members | Karim Isreal Robert Sotelo Rudy Covarrubias Todd Johnson Blake Colie Chris Brennan |
Past members | Ron Montoya |
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]
History[]
Formation and Lay Your Guns Down EP (2010)[]
Arise 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)[]
On 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)[]
Their 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, , , 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 .[5]
Pathways (2020)[]
Arise 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, , Nattali Rize and .[7]
Touring[]
Arise Roots has performed at 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, , Barrington Levy, Dirty Heads, Don Carlos, Gramps Morgan, The Expanders, Fortunate Youth, Matisyahu, Public Enemy, , Sister Carol, Tribal Seeds, The Wailers, Luciano, Midnite, Michael Rose, Gondwana, Big Youth, , The Lions, , Tristan Palmer, , Ky-Mani Marley, Ken Boothe, Carlton and The Shoes, The Meditations, Freddie McGregor, and Natural Vibrations.
Other Projects[]
In May 2021, Arise Roots collaborated with Engine Athletics with two styles of basketball jerseys. One paying homage their hometown Los Angeles Lakers uniform. And the other, called "Conquering Lion", is a tribute to their reggae roots in a black and gold color scheme.[8]
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
Year | Album | Label | Billboard peak |
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2013 | Moving Forward | Self-released | — |
2014 | Love & War | Self-released | — |
2020 | Pathways | Ineffable Records | — |
EPs[]
Year | Album | Label | Billboard peak |
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2010 | Lay Your Guns Down EP | Self-released | — |
2020 | One Life To Live EP | Ineffable Records | — |
Singles[]
Title | Release Date | Album |
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"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. ) | 2014 | Love & War |
"Dangerous" (feat. ) | 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. ) | 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 & ) | 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 |
"Cali Love" (feat. Collie Buddz | May 21, 2020 | Cali Roots Riddim |
Lineup[]
Current band members[]
- Karim Israel – Lead Vocals (2010–Present)
- Rodolfo "Rudy" Covarrubias – Bass (2010–Present)
- Todd "Rootsbubbler" Johnson – Keyboard, Backing Vocals (2010–Present)
- Robert "Sloedub" Sotelo – Lead Guitar (2010–Present)
- Chris Brennan – Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals (2014–Present)
- Blake Colie – Drums (2018–Present)
Past band members[]
- Ron Montoya – Drums (2010–2017)
- Winston Peters – Drums (2017–2018)
- Angel Salgado – Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals (2010–2014)
Extreral links[]
References[]
- ^ "Biography: Arise Roots". www.reggaeville.com.
- ^ "Arise Roots". May 15, 2015.
- ^ "Moving Forward, by Arise Roots". Arise Roots.
- ^ "Review: Arise Roots – Love & War".
- ^ "Interview: Arise Roots".
- ^ 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]
- ^ "Engine Athletics | Arise Roots Collection".
- Musical groups from California
- Musical groups established in 2010
- American reggae musical groups
- Musicians from Los Angeles
- Reggae rock groups
- 2010 establishments in California