Mystafya

From the Mercenaries to the DubTerrainians, to Soul Medic and Jah Light, Nevada County has been harboring some of Northern California's best roots and culture. In amongst these reggae heavy hitters emerges a band which has stunned it's audiences in both the clubs and the outdoor areans. Through the years, Mystafya has solidified it's claim to be one of Northern California's top reggae bands.
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Since the release of their first album, Come to Jam (1997) , Mystafya has maintained a strong presence in the local roots scene. Songs like "Puff with Pride" and "Cops in the House" showed the culture and philosophies behind the music and the lyrics. Tracks from the album have held top spots in the European mp3 web communities for over five years. When sung live, the power and the effect that these songs have on fans has always been a draw for return audiences. In a conscious community, the birth and emergence of a band like Mystafya is a blessing and truly couldn't come at a better time.
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Run Free (December 2004), Mystafya's most recent release, brings forth more of the solid music fans have come to love and look forward to hearing. With much solid feedback and steller reviews, the band has stepped out into the worldwide market with positivity and confidence. The album gained good reveiws and even ranked in DJ Bahilman's (www.creation-steppin.com) top 30 reggae album releases of 2004, next to Steel Pulse's African Holocaust and Gregory Isaacs' latest release, Open the Door frm Ras Records.
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Mystafya's stage performance is powerful and fun, with Franklin "Big Frank" Williams and Jamal Walker singing original lyrics and freestyling on the spot. Having shared the stage with Toots and the Maytals, Don Carlos, Third World, Steel Pulse and more, the band has proved it's value to the modern roots scene. The band always brings in a good show whether they sell out a club or sing to a festival crowd.
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Look forward to a summer of roots rock and reggae from Mystafya!