FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

NEW ALBUM RELEASE – “THE HARVEST” BY TRIBAL SEEDS

San Diego, California - May 11, 2009 – Tribal Seeds / Tribal Seeds Music is pleased to announce the upcoming release of their much anticipated sophomore album entitled, “THE HARVEST” (TSM1003) scheduled to be released in June 2009 (available for Pre-order on their website). THE HARVEST is a follow up to their first official, self-titled album which was picked on iTunes “Best of 2008” list.

THE HARVEST consists of fourteen new and original songs. Written and produced by Tribal Seeds. Lead singer, Steven continues the task of writing all the lyrics, while T-Ray (keyboards) and the rest of the band compose all their music. THE HARVEST was recorded & mixed by Alan Sanderson at Signature Sound, Studio West & Strate Sound studios in San Diego, Ca.

A few surprises ensue, with POD’s front man, Sonny Sandoval as special guest on “Warning”. John (bass) debuts his singing and writing talents on songs “Come Around” & “Vampire”. While the lyrics for “Libertad” were co-written by Tony (guitar).

Tribal Seeds’ current band member line up consists of:
Steve – Vocals, Guitar
T-Ray – Keyboards, Back up vocals
John – Bass, Back up vocals
Tony – Guitar
Carlos – Drums
Joe – Percussions, Back up vocals

2008 proved to be a productive year for Tribal Seeds. The band had several successful tours. Their self-titled album was picked on iTunes “Best of 2008”, “Top Ten Reggae Albums”. Tribal Seeds also received the “Best World / Reggae Music Award” at the San Diego Music Awards.

Already, 2009 is off to a great start for Tribal Seeds, with early tours to Guam, Hawaii, West Coast (CA, OR, WA) and Aruba in late June. Tribal Seeds is set to get back on the road in support of their latest album, after the bands official CD release concert being held at the legendary SOMA venue in San Diego, Ca on June 6th. This will be an all ages event. Tickets are $15 and are now available on-line at: www.lunatiks.com or at the SOMA box office.

THE HARVEST will be available on-line on: iTunes, Amazon.com, Napster, Ernie B’s Reggae (www.ebreggae.com), CD Baby (www.cdbaby.com) and the official Tribal Seeds store (www.tribalseedsstore.com). CD will also be available at their live shows.

To schedule interviews, for store distribution or to request a copy of the new album for radio play, please contact Tribal Seeds Music at: press@tribalseeds.net

Contact:
Tribal Seeds Music
619 587-3354
press@tribalseeds.net   
Website: www.tribalseeds.net
My Space: www.myspace.com/tribalseeds

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iTunes Exclusive!
iTunes Bonus Track (Coming soon)

Sin - Filip Filipi's: If He's King Then I'm God:

1. O Verona (Intro) (Prod. By LJX & D.Fahie)
2. Learn II Fly (Prod. By LJX)
3. She Cried Ice (Prod. By La Caution)
4. Clouds Over Montana Feat. Sam Ventura (Prod. By Gourmets Beat Club & LJX)
5. The Tunnel Of Eternal Life Feat. Opera Steve (Prod. By M.Rell & Sin)
6. Princess Of Persia Feat. Boban Rajovic, Cupid & Elitni Odredi (Prod. By Dada & Sin)
7. Boom (Prod. By Jay Esco & Sin)
8. Magnolia Dream Feat. Cupid & LJX (Prod. By LJX & D.Fahie)
9. Butterflies Feat. Opera Steve (Prod. By M.Rell)
10. Mandolins Cry Feat. Boban Rajovic (Prod. By Big Dev)
11. Blood Feuds Feat. Opera Steve (Prod. By M.Rell)
12. Magic Feat. LJX (Prod. By M.Rell)
13. Triskaidekaphobia (Interlude) Feat. Santigold (Prod. By LJX)
14. Caviar Dreams (Prod. By Dame Grease)
15. Camouflaged Feat. Lil Wayne & Mysonne (Prod. By Jay Esco)
16. Fly Like Me Feat. Cupid (Prod. By LJX & D.Fahie)
17. Top Of The World Feat. Harlem's Cash & Brittany Street (Prod. By LJX & D.Fahie)
18. Mayonnaise Sandwich (Prod. By La Caution)
19. Sin's Revolutionary Etude In C Minor (Prod. By Bei Maejor)
20. Heart Anemic (Kosovo) Feat. Padrino (Prod. By TreeTown Ent.)
21. 1991 (Prod. By Coby & Sin)
22. Blood In My Eyes Feat. Opera Steve (Prod. By LJX)
23. O Sole Mio (Outro) (Prod. By LJX)

iTunes Bonus Tracks

Boom (Remix) Feat. Tribal Seeds & Lunch (Prod. By Jay Esco & Sin)
Persijska Princeza (Remix) Feat. Fero, Generali & Padrino (Prod. By La Caution)
Upoznaj Srbiju IV Feat. VIP, Crood, Grubo & Padrino (Prod. By Marvel & Sin)
Narcocorrido Feat. Lil Wayne (Prod. By La Caution & Deezle)
Devil's Candy Feat. Les Gourmets (Prod. By Tone Mason)

Hidden Tracks

Issey Miyake Feat. LJX (Prod. By Gourmets Beat Club)
Take The Sun Away (Prod. By Gourmets Beat Club)

Executive Producers - Jonathan "LJX" Lee, Filip "Sin" Filipi
Co-Executive Producers  - Zoran "Kiza" Djakovic, Natasa Siveski, Marko "4AM" Sejat, Liam "LP" Corbett
Mixed By - Maurizio "Irko" Sera
Mastered By - Maurizio "Irko" Sera
Recorded By - Jonathan "LJX" Lee
Written By - F.Filipi,
Artwork By - 4AM
Art Direction & Design - 4AM, Sin

Tribal Seeds - "TRIBAL SEEDS"
(Review by Tom Orr)

I caught this San Diego-based band at a recent free outdoor concert down by the beach (always a good thing), and they had a crowd of Sunday afternoon sun worshippers, picnickers, kids, older folks and people who looked like they'd come straight from church caught up in the vibes alongside the more obvious reggae fans. Goes to show how infectious good reggae music can be. Tribal Seeds are both good and infectious, managing to be so without softening the sound or the message. True to the botanical implications of their name, they go for the roots. Lead singer Steven Rene Jacobo has a moderately Marley-ish vocal quality and an urgency that reminds me of Steel Pulse's David Hinds (now that I think of it, he sounds kind of like African reggae singer Majek Fashek as well). He's the group's lyricist also, showing via the likes of "Creator," "Rasta, Refuse It" and "Jah Stone" that he's got a lot more than earthly things on his mind. Musically, the group is tight and unified, with lead guitarist Marc Munoz tearing off some sharp solos that help give the overall sound a discernible Latino edge befitting the heritage of most of Tribal Seeds' members. Though familiar reggae themes abound, some of the songs ("Rider," "Dolls Dancing," "Dark Angel") go for a decidedly abstract feel that keeps predictability at bay and merits close listening apart from just letting the exceptional riddims (some of which bring to mind peak-era Roots Radics) carry you away. Impressive stuff, enough so that if I have to pay to see these guys next time, I gladly will.

iTunes just released it's "Best of 2008" picks, and our album "Tribal Seeds" (released earlier this year), is on iTunes' Top Ten, Best Reggae of 2008 ! Click here to visit our iTunes page for music downloads and ring tones.

TRIBAL SEEDS - Tribal Seeds 
Label: Indie
Genre: Rock Reggae
Rating: 4.5 outta 5 

Growing up in San Diego, I’ve never felt like there was a shortage of reggae or ska talent to nibble on when overcome by the rocksteady munchies.  Certainly, the D’ego has been a vortex for such music in the United States as far back as I can remember.  In spite of the broad buffet of talent that permeates our clubs and beaches, few local acts capture the roots vibe quite like Tribal Seeds.  Their new self-titled album boasts 15 tracks – every one a testament to the music’s essence: raising social conscious, government resistance, repatriation, irie life, and, of course, Raaasta-faariii. 

      From the revolutionary opener, "Youth Rebellion," to the album’s desperately hopeful closer, "Dark Angel," Tribal Seeds manages to take the listener on a ride through reggae history – rolling a bountiful spliff of Toots, Marley, Steele Pulse and Lee "Scratch" Perry.  Like said spliff, this is music to be shared – it’s stylistic familiarity makes it broadly digestible, and Tribal’s adept songwriting and vigorous live performance make their music utterly magnetic.

- JOEL YORK  (Surfshot Magazine)