Scholars Word

SCHOLARS WORD continues to establish themselves as one of the more dependable reggae bands in the U.S...., 'HOW LONG'is one of those albums you can throw on and not worry about hitting the fast forward button. If anything, you might want to hit rewind." REGGAE REVIEWS 1/28/07 Scholars Word is a reggae/dub band based out of Florida, USA. Never one to compromise the sound or message of reggae Scholars Word has strived to remain true to the art while maintaining their original style and letting their different musical influences shine through.

Scholars Word has just released its newest project 'Make Way' that contains 12 tracks of roots and dub reggae. The group will be touring throughout the United States during 2008 in support of 'Make Way' The band has been together almost a decade touring the eastern U.S. on a regular basis and having also toured parts of California and the Western US. The group released (Dec. 1, 2006) its cd "HOW LONG" which features TEN new tracks full of conscious lyrics, roots riddims and a dose of DUB. Not ones to shy away, the release is full of politically and socially charged themes such as the title track which asks each one of us "How Long?". During the summer 2006 Scholars Word was on the 'Eastside Theory' Video Premiere Tour along the east coast from New York to Florida. 'Eastside Theory' features surfing in New York, Australia, and Hawaii as well as a soundtrack featuring Scholars Word and other international artists such as Hawaii's Humble Soul, Portugal's Three and a Quarter, NYC's Seer, the Hilltop Hoods & many more. In addition Scholars Word has been fortunate enough to have played with many of the top artists including: Damian Marley, Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers, Ky-Mani Marley, Julian Marley, Sizzla, Buju Banton, Capleton, Steel Pulse, Burning Spear, The Wailers, Israel Vibration, Don Carlos, Anthony B, Bushman, Mad Professor, EEK-A-Mouse, Mikey Dread, Everton Blender, Freddie McGregor, Third World, The Meditations, The Itals, Pato Banton, Culture, Morgan Heritage, Frankie Paul, Humble Soul, Soldiers of Jah Army, Outkast, Sleepy Brown, Big Boi, T.I., Ja Rule, Jo-Jo, 112, Nate Dogg, Bubba Sparxx, Digital Underground, Erykah Badu, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Pietasters & more.