Tribe of Kings is a reggae sound system contrived in San Diego, California. Established in 1997, Tribe of Kings has been hosting their own events, bringing the best in Roots and Culture Reggae and Dancheall to the people for over 10 years. Resident Members include DJ’s Unite, Peril, Jester, Rashi, Dash Eye, and Marcus Black.
Since their inception, they have played across many countries along with big reggae artists such as The Original Wailers, Collie Buddz, Sister Nancy, Gregory Isaacs, Half Pint, Barrington Levy, Beres Hammond, Mikey Dread, Junior Reid, Abyssinians, Alborosie, Gappy Ranks, Mighty Diamonds, Ranking Joe, Shinehead, Carlton Livingston, Khari Kill, Million Styles, Midnight, and Eek-a-Mouse, as well as festivals like Bob Marley Day, and Sierra Nevada World Music Festival.
Currently, Tribe of Kings hosts nightly events all over San Diego. Sunday being their biggest night, they have been hosting “Sunday Night Reggae” since 1998 and haven’t missed a week yet. Monday is Dub night at The Office hosted by Rashi. Thursdays the Tribe plays at both Harney Sushi locations (Old Town and Oceanside), a restaurant with a lounge vibe, where they host “Reggae and Rolls”. Sunday nights are the crown jewel of the week, as Tribe Of Kings hosts San Diego’s longest running weekly Reggae dance, going on 14 years strong. Currently located at U-31 in North Park, this dance has been held at various venues over the decade at places such as Bar Dynamite, and Martini Ranch. Expect nothing less than the best in Classic Roots, up to date Culture, and the latest Jump Up Dancehall all under the same roof.
Along with being responsible for the city’s best Reggae clubs, Tribe of Kings also has their hands in broadcasting in a radio format. Having started with various internet radio stations, as well as local AM radio, they can now be found Thursdays from 2-4pm (pst) on the new jellyradio.com hosting The Royal Jelly Reggae Show.