Luv Locz Experiment

THE LUV LOCZ EXPERIMENT IS A CARIBBEAN FUNK COLLECTIVE BASED OUT OF DAYTON, OHIO. THE BAND WAS FOUNDED BY ROMAIR 'JAY-VEZ' HICKS AND ANTHONY 'SAXTONE' ARRINGTONIN 2016. SINCE IT'S CREATION, THE FOUNDERS ADDED ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO CREATE A UNIQUE SOUND THAT BRINGS THE PERFECT ENERGY FOR ANY OCCASION. FROM ORIGINAL MUSIC TO THEIR OWN TWIST ON YOUR FAVORITE TUNES, YOU WILL BE TAKEN AWAY FROM YOUR SEAT AND TRANSPORTED TO THE ISLANDS TO DANCE YOUR TROUBLES AWAY. COME WITNESS THE SOUL IN REGGAE SOUL LIVE.
COMPRISED OF MULTIPLE CREATIVES INCLUDING: JAYVEZ HICKS (LEAD VOCALS, GUITAR), CIAM CARR (VOCAL,GUTIAR), KISSHIYAH ISRAEL (VOCALS,FLUTE), PHILIP HUTCHINSON (TRUMPET), CHRIS KENNEDY (PERCUSSION), CHRIS SHEPHERD (BASS) ALL MEMBERS ARE STARS IN THEIR OWN RIGHT. SOME OF THEIR MUSICAL INSPIRATIONS INCLUDE, BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, ZAPP, STEEL PULSE,OHIO PLAYERS JUST TO NAME A FEW. THEY RELEASED THEIR FIRST SINGLE "LUV LOCZ OFFICIAL" MARCH 2021 AND FOLLOWED IT UP WITH THEIR DEBUT ALBUM ENTITLED 'HONEY' AUGUST 2021 WHICH INCLUDES 10 SONGS RELEASED UNDER THE LABEL STREETLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT GROUP.
Founded in 2016 in Dayton, Ohio, Luv Locz Experiment is more than just a band—it’s a movement. Rooted in the ethos that “Love Locks Us Together,” the collective unites members from Dayton and its sister city Cincinnati to create an eclectic and soulful sound. Drawing from diverse musical influences like reggae, funk, hip-hop, and jazz, Luv Locz Experiment crafts a genre-defying style they proudly call “Caribbean Funk.” This unique fusion honors the spiritual essence of reggae while embracing the groovy rhythms of funk, creating an authentic sound that resonates with audiences worldwide.

Luv Locz Experiment thrives on curating spaces that bring people together, elevating communities through music and connection. The band’s inspiration stems from their collective journey—building a family united by a shared purpose to uplift and inspire. Whether moving crowds to dance or creating moments of joy and reflection, their music carries the positive frequency of togetherness.