Irie Sol

Irie Sol's single was featured on the website of Grammy-winning rap artist Pharrell Williams. Junior Williams, Irie Sol's founder, moved to America from Kingston, Jamaica, with the dream of starting a band that would fuse the genres indigenous to his native island (reggae, dancehall, ska, and dub) with traditional American music forms (hip hop, funk, soul, rock, and jazz). The result is what he calls “Alternative World Music,” which acknowledges its roots and routes in the World and Alternative genres, and serves to embody a sense of global unity with music. Junior brings to the stage a powerful presence and authentic musical feel that truly defines the flavor and purpose of the band.

Irie Sol's genre-bending music is reflected by the diverse array of musicians they have provided support for onstage: Stephen Marley, The Wailers, The Meditations, Morgan Heritage, Sevendust, No Bird Sing, Natty Nation, Dred i Dread, Bret Michaels, Warrant, Tech N9ne, Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, The Right Now, 9Tomorrows, and Quiet Riot. Irie Sol’s music can be enjoyed at live shows throughout the midwest, on many radio programs, and by downloading Solstice on iTunes.