Irie Love – The Queen of Island Reggae – and so much more~
Irie Love is a six-foot-tall, mixed-race American artist celebrated globally as a reggae sensation. Born and raised in Kailua, Hawaii, she embarked on a journey that took her from California to Jamaica and eventually to London, where she collaborated and toured with several renowned reggae artists—an experience she vividly recounts in her upcoming book.
Identifying as a "Reggae Soul" artist, Irie Love's unique musical style is shaped by her multicultural upbringing and diverse global experiences. While her primary focus has been a successful recording career spanning two decades, her athletic pursuits have also played a significant role. A versatile athlete, she has excelled in canoe paddling, track & field, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and even powderpuff football during her college years.
After a trans-formative divorce in 2017, Irie Love shifted gears, temporarily stepping away from music to explore her other passions. Embracing a fitness career, she became a certified spin instructor, yoga teacher, wellness curator, mentor, and personal trainer.
In 2021, a serendipitous reunion with a longtime business acquaintance reignited her passion for music. With newfound inspiration and collaboration, Irie Love returned to the studio, overcoming challenges and ultimately finding artistic fulfillment in Paris working with legendary reggae producer Matthieu from Bost&Bim. The result—an entire album, a departure from the singles and reggae riddims of the past.
Beyond her artistic endeavors, Irie Love is dedicated to charitable work, focusing on empowering women of color, youth, and serving as a Kahu (protector/caretaker) for cats. Her volunteer efforts include associations with Boys & Girls Club, Mana Mele, Habitat for Humanity, and various animal welfare organizations.
In May 2024 Irie Love returned to stage and screen co-starring as herself and performing an original song “In Another Life” on the season finale of NCIS Hawaii and completing a sold out headline tour of Hawaii.
Now, with a rekindled passion, Irie Love is set to captivate the world with a new song dropping later this month and full new album in early 2025.
Irie has recently shared festival stages with J-Boog, Fiji, Fortunate Youth before embarking on a world tour including the UK, Europe & Asia, starting off in Hawaii, before joining The Wailers as support on their historic 40th anniversary 2024 UK shows:
13 Nov: Newcastle, NX @nxnewcastle
14 Nov: Glasgow, O2 Glasgow @o2academygla
16 Nov: Sheffield, The Leadmill @theleadmill
19 Nov: Leeds, O2 Academy @o2academyleeds
21 Nov: Cambridge, The Junction @cambridgejunction
22 Nov: London, indigo at The O2 @indigoattheo2
23 Nov: Oxford, O2 Academy @o2academyoxford
Irie Love has accomplished a lot in her life and career so far, but she is just getting started~
