Dread Daze On IRE MAG
Pulling Reggae apart and putting it back together again with a dose of Hip-hop, a dash of Rock, Ska and a whole lot of Soul, Dread Daze tunes up the positive vibrations and turns traditional reggae on it’s ear. The powerful sound they bring forth is uniquely their own, and their music speaks their truth in no uncertain terms.
Dread Daze was conceived in Los Angeles, but is a child of the world stage. Their authentic desire to use their music to open minds, change vibes and spread a message of peace and unity shines through in every song and has captured the ears of listeners across all genres as well as music promoters throughout the U.S. and around the world. Dread Daze exudes raw energy on-stage and forges a strong bond with audiences worldwide, while their huge grass-roots following and spirit of collaboration make them widely sought after – as evidenced by countless shows in clubs, festivals and other venues throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Together, Najashi (lead vocalist), Brian Ward/Belfast Posse (guitar/vocals), Donu D love Durden (drums), DJ Thergood (DJ/percussion), Steve (bass) Billy (lead guitar) Zolim (Keys) with guest musicians Al Keith on Percussions forms Dread Daze. Individually, they have made their mark in the music scene.
Dread Daze has performed with legends such as Roy Ayers, Beres Hammond, Israel Vibrations, Aswad, UB40, Don Carlos, Steel Pulse, Rebelution, Tribal Seeds, Fourtunate Youth, Iration, Slightly Stoopid, H.R from Bad Brains, Tomorrows Bad Seeds, Arrested Development, Pato Banton, Common, Capleton, Sizzla, Richie Spice, Luciano, Eek A Mouse, Half Pint, Mikey Dread, Wailing Souls, The Abyssinians, Don Carlos and many more. They’ve also recorded with members of The Black Eyed Peas, Jurassic 5, Dread Daze’s new EP release, ‘Guidance and Direction’ includes songs ‘Protection’, which is co-produced by Steel Pulse legend, Sydney Mills and ‘M.L.K’ which features Selwyn Brown from Steel Pulse on Keys.
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