Phoenix, Arizona-based, Fayuca, is a Reggae-Rock/ Latino group, fronted by founding member, Gabo Fayuca. Their sound shifts through genres while blending modern-reggae melodies with Latin percussion, tied seamlessly by sultry-rock breakdowns, comparable to Sublime, Pepper and Stick Figure. Their music has been featured on MTV, Univision, FOX Sports and other popular TV networks. The band has become an international touring act, sharing the stage throughout US and Mexico with leaders in their genre like Molotov, 311, Cultura Profetica, Slightly Stoopid, Sublime with Rome, Damien Marley and many more. Their songs promote Latino culture, good vibes, and self-identification. Touring insatiably between writing and recording music, Fayuca strives to inspire people around the world by spreading a message of courage, love, and empowerment.
Drifting Roots is an original 3-piece reggae band based out of Central Florida. The band was founded in San Diego, CA in 2018 by brothers Matthew Mavericks (vox/guitar) & Chris Mavericks (drums). After establishing roots in California, Matt & Chris relocated home to Florida where they met Joey (bass). The music is written, recorded, and produced by Drifting Roots in their home studio in Satellite Beach, FL. Drifting Roots have shared the stage with artists such as Collie Buddz, Steel Pulse, Julian Marley, The Movement, Mike Love and Authority Zero. With two iTunes charting albums, Life is Good 2021 and Meant to Be 2022, Drifting Roots is currently working on their third full length studio album. From the east coast to the west coast and everywhere in between, Drifting Roots tours relentlessly sharing their music and spreading love to each city they pass by.
Blending the soul of Hawaiʻi with the unmistakable pulse of California’s modern reggae movement, Lopaka Rootz has carved out a style he proudly calls “Hawaii Island Cali Reggae. His music is a warm, uplifting fusion of island vibes, conscious lyricism, and Cali-inspired grooves—crafted to inspire, heal, and bring people together.
For over 15 years, Lopaka Rootz has been sharing his energy on stages across Hawaiʻi and beyond. What began in 2010 at humble open mics soon grew into a lifelong calling. Though music had tugged at him since childhood, it wasn’t until a near-death experience in his twenties that he decided to stop holding back and fully commit to becoming the artist he always felt destined to be.
Ironically, his true transformation arrived in the studio - while recording his own early releases. There, he discovered The Music Lesson by legendary bassist Victor Wooten, a book that shifted everything he believed about artistry and purpose. Until then, he chased accolades, attention, and recognition. After reading it, he understood that music was much deeper: a spiritual calling, a responsibility, and a way to uplift others. That shift changed his life.
He stopped “chasing the carrot” and began channeling music with heart, intention, and truth. Real success soon followed. Lopaka walked away from a well-paying 9–5 job to pursue music full-time, dedicating his life to creating songs that make people feel good and feel seen. Today, he performs on weekends while spending his weekdays raising his young son - a blessing he counts as one of his greatest accomplishments. Hearing his son sing his lyrics is, for Lopaka, a surreal reminder of why he creates music in the first place.
Lopaka Rootz’s songs have reached listeners around the world, earning millions of streams and regular rotation on FM radio across Hawaiʻi, Guam, California, Arizona, Maine, Washington, Oregon, North Carolina, Japan, and many other regions globally. One playful interlude track has surpassed 3 million streams, while a jingle originally written for a Hawaiʻi head shop has climbed toward 2 million.
Two of his most successful singles - “Daydream” ft. Ryan Hiraoka and “Living My Best Life” - were featured on FOX’s nationally syndicated TV show HI Surf & Rescue. “Living My Best Life” was even selected as the intro for the show’s season and series finale, marking Lopaka’s first major television sync placements.
His studio catalog continues to grow and includes past releases such as: “Lemon Pie” ft. Kash’d Out, “Harvest” ft. Josh Heinrichs & Skillinjah, “Blue Clear Sky”, a licensed reggae reinterpretation of George Strait’s classic, “Rock with Me” ft. Sierra Marin (latest release), “Sleepy Eyes” (upcoming).
At the heart of everything, Lopaka Rootz’s mission is simple: to spread positive vibes, uplift spirits, and win hearts - one song at a time. His music is more than entertainment; it’s a message, a movement, and a reflection of a life lived with intention, gratitude, and aloha.
