Boostive is a six to ten piece band spearheaded by Chilean/Asian American music producer Seiji Komo. Formed by a few childhood friends with distinct preferences for World, Hip-Hop and Jamaican Dub Reggae, the band began to slow-cook a musical gumbo with more flavors added when each new member added both their musical background and life experience to the mix. Amongst the lineup, the band wields percussionists, well-trained in the syncopated universe of Africa and Latin America. Beside them are a 2-4 piece horn section with a jazz feel that nods heavily to the dub reggae tradition and features solos that often feel like a furious rap from your favorite hip hop track. With the addition of conscious rap lyrics and wondrous, thoughtful female vocal melodies, your attention will not be lost. All of these elements may seem too much for one band to hold if not carried by the seriously heavy hip-hop pocket of the drum and bass. Imagine if Lee "Scratch" Perry and Dr. Dre orchestrated a seasoned world reggae ensemble with sub-frequency bass.

This band’s unique sound landed them a national tour with Thievery Corporation and has allowed them to share the stage with other heavy hitting groups like Lee “Scratch” Perry, Don Carlos, The Hieroglyphics, Cut Chemist, Souls of Mischief, Zion I, The Pharcyde, Slum Village, Slightly Stoopid, Dirtwire,  and Marlon Asher. With their obvious danceability and massive performance style, they’ve become a favorite at many west coast festivals including: Lightning in a Bottle, Cali Vibes, Reggae on the Mountain, Joshua Tree Music Fest, Emissions, Lucidity, Serenity, San Diego Bay Fest, and Wonderfront. 

Looking at Boostive’s discography, you’ll see a lot of stylistic ground covered through their years of development. Some notable featured artists include Racquel Jones (Thievery Corporation) of Kingston Jamaica, Screechy Dan (Daptone Records) and many more in the works. They are currently producing a World/Dub/R&B/Soul album with the lovely young vocalist Divina, many of these sounds are becoming a more prominent feature of their live shows. The elements are really lining up on the horizon for this band’s marathon of dedication to musicianship and originality. Keep your eyes and ears open, you’re not going to want to miss what’s coming.