Tribal Seeds

Tribal Seeds is a reggae band based in San Diego that was formed in 2005 by the Jacobo brothers, singer Steven and producer Tony-Ray. The group issued its debut album, Youth Rebellion, that same year. The album was the first of many to be released on the group's own label, including a self-titled album in 2008 plus The Harvest from 2009. The Soundwaves EP followed in 2011, while 2014's Representing cracked the Billboard 200 albums chart. The album featured guest appearances from Don Carlos, Mykal Rose, and Midnite's Vaughn Benjamin.

Tribal Seeds
Background information
OriginSan Diego, California, United States
GenresReggae, reggae rock[1]
Years active2005-Present
LabelsTribal Seeds Music, iSeed Industries LLC
Websitewww.tribalseeds.net
MembersSteven Jacobo
Victor Navarro
Ryan "Gonzo" Gonzalez
Luis Castillo
Danny Lopilato
Jamey "Zeb" Dekofsky
Tony-Ray Jacobo
Past membersWhiteboy John
Tony Navarro
Carlos Verdugo
Marc Muñoz
E.N Young
Joe Rodriguez

Biography

From San Diego, California, award-winning reggae group Tribal Seeds have become known for their spiritually driven, refreshing rock vibe they have infused with the roots style of reggae music. Originally started by two brothers, Steven Rene Jacobo (lyrics, vocals, guitar) and Tony-Ray Jacobo (producer), Tribal Seeds now boasts six members, including: Victor Navarro (bass), Ryan Gonzo (guitar, vocals), Luis Castillo (keyboards, vocals), Danny Lopilato (keyboards, vocals) & Jamey "Zeb" Dekofsky (drums).

Tribal Seeds' debut, self-titled album was released in 2008, with their second album, The Harvest, following in June 2009. iTunes named both albums "Best Of" in the Reggae genre, for their respected years. Their debut album helped garner them the Best World Music title at the San Diego Music Awards in 2008,[2] and The Harvest, which contained fourteen original songs, debuted at the number 5 spot on the Billboard Reggae Charts.

In 2011 Tribal Seeds released an EP, Soundwaves, which peaked at number 2[3] on the Billboard.

On May 13, 2014, Tribal Seeds released their fourth album, Representing. The new album debuted at number 1[4] on the Billboard Reggae Charts (114[5] Top Billboard 200) as well as the iTunes & Amazon charts. Representing contains 12 original recordings and features: Don Carlos (musician), Mykal Rose, Kyle McDonald (Slightly Stoopid), Vaughn Benjamin (Midnite), New Kingston, the band's producer, Tony-Ray and guitarist Gonzo.

Tribal Seeds released an EP titled Roots Party on December 1, 2017, which debuted at the top of the charts (number 1[6] on Billboard, iTunes & Amazon Reggae charts). The EP consists of five new tracks including; Aroma, Gunsmoke (feat Protoje), Roots Party, Empress and Rude Girl, along with three dub tracks. (The European version of Roots Party was released on June 6, 2018. It includes five bonus tracks.) The band is currently working on their fifth full-length album scheduled to be released in 2020.

Awards and honors

Their debut album helped garner them the Best World Music title at the San Diego Music Awards (2008).[2]

Tribal Seeds won Artist of the Year[7] at the San Diego Music Awards in 2017.

Lineup
  • Steven Rene Jacobo - lead vocals, guitar
  • Victor Navarro - bass
  • Ryan "Gonzo" Gonzalez - guitar, vocals
  • Luis Castillo - keyboards, vocals
  • Danny Lopilato - keyboards, vocals
  • Jamey "Zeb" Dekofsky - drums
  • Tony-Ray Jacobo - producer
  • Logo
  • Official Photo

Discography
Year of release Title Label
2005 Youth Rebellion (LP) Independent
2008 Tribal Seeds (LP) Independent
2009 The Harvest (LP) Independent
2011 In Your Eyes (Single) Independent
2011 Soundwaves (EP) Independent
2011 Run The Show (Single) Independent
2012 Night & Day (Single) Independent
2014 Representing (LP) Independent
2016 Surrender (Single) Independent
2017 Rude Girl (Single) Independent
2017 Roots Party (EP) Independent

References
  1. Jeffries, David. "Tribal Seeds – Artist Biography". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  2. Best World Music, San Diego Music Awards.
  3. "Top Reggae Albums 08.06.2011". Billboard.
  4. "Top Reggae Albums 05.31.2014". Billboard.
  5. Top 200 05.31.2014, Billboard.
  6. "Top Reggae Albums 12.23.2017". Billboard.
  7. "Artist of the Year (2017)". San Diego Music Awards.
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