Uprising Roots Band—- FOR many years, Rastafarians have called on ‘bredrin’ to ‘smoke the herb and hold a humble thought’. With smoking cited as a public hazard globally, even Rastas are looking for healthier alternatives to enjoy their beloved weed. The Uprising Roots Band’s latest song, Steamers, is a nod to the increasingly popular practice of consuming vaporised ganja. The song was recorded four years ago and released on the band’s debut album, Skyfiyah, in 2011. Uprising drummer Kush McAnuff believes it is the appropriate time for another ‘draw’ on Steamers. “Through the heights of the whole vibration ‘roun’ Steaming wi sey jus’ put it out, plus is like an anthem wid the fans,” he said. McAnuff, who is also the band’s lead singer, pointed to one of the differences between vaporised ganja and smoking the traditional … Read entire article »

 Uprising Roots Band— MIGHT Can’t Beat Right and Trench Town are the latest singles from the Uprising Roots Band which is gearing up to release its second album in early 2015. The songs were recently distributed and are the follow-up to Time and Black To I Roots. All are from the impending album, also titled Black To I Roots. The self-produced set will be the band’s second. Their first, Skifiya, was released in early 2011 and earned Uprising Roots live stints in Europe and on the United States east and west coasts. The band’s members are Rashaun ‘Kush’ McAnuff (drums and vocals); Drums: Rashaun McAnuff; Ruel Ashburn (bass); Lloyd ‘Akinsanya’ Palmer (piano); Winston Bowen (guitar); Phillip Porter (rhythm guitar); Joseph ‘Jr Congo’ Sutherland (percussion); Ronald ‘Nambo’ Robinson (trombone); Sheldon Palmer (alto saxophone); Everton Gayle … Read entire article »