Dub Poet and long time activist Ras Addis is inspired by the lifestyle and message that calls to him through Roots & Dub music.
At 16 he bought his first record in London and was immediately hooked, fully embracing music and a vibe that resonated with his personal beliefs. He started going to London on a regular basis, attending Shaka dances and making connections. Addis started playing out in his early 20’s, performing his first show with Yoga Dan on Roots FM and Bristol Passion FM. Soon after he formed the Negus Melody sound with Levi Roots and Kama Dred, and to this day still regularly plays out on various Sounds across Bristol and beyond.
Ras Addis has recorded songs inculding: Jah Bible by Dubkasm and Aba Shanti, Clash of the Titans with Ishan Sounds, Cradle to the Grave by Dubbing Sun and Zygos, and Divide and Rule – Ras Addis meets Ishiban.
‘I like giving people the opportunity to feel what they want to feel through the music and embrace the joys and the sorrows together’.