A vibrant, genre-bending collection featuring collaborations with Ras Ajai, Skygrass, Duvbear and a bold Manu Chao cover
Long Island, NY — December 2025 — IRIEspect, the explosive seven piece reggae, dub, jam, hip hop and Latin outfit signed to Dubshot Records, proudly announces the release of its new EP “Lost In Time,” arriving Friday, December 12. Showcasing the band’s most dynamic and versatile work to date, the project highlights IRIEspect’s infectious energy, wide ranging influences and rapidly growing presence across the East Coast and beyond. Listen HERE!
The “Lost In Time” EP brings together five standout tracks, each offering a distinct world of sound while staying rooted in the band’s trademark blend of roots reggae, rock, live dub, Latin rhythms, hip hop and dancehall. With more than two hundred shows across Long Island, New York City and the greater Northeast in recent years, plus performances with Collie Buddz, The Original Wailers and a sold out show with Steel Pulse at Brooklyn Bowl, IRIEspect enters 2025 with undeniable momentum.
TRACKLIST AND SINGLE BREAKDOWN:
Want Me Too featuring Ras Ajai
A bright, beachy and radio ready single featuring Ras Ajai of Sean Paul’s Dutty Rock Records. With steel pan textures and an uplifting island vibe, this track delivers instant feel good energy.
Nuh Leave Mi Alone featuring Skygrass
A tough, dancehall charged anthem with Kingston artist Skygrass, who has nearly two hundred thousand Instagram followers. Built for clubs, parties and festival speakers, this is the reggae single that hits with force.
Lost
The EP’s most compositionally advanced and artful track. A rootsy, dynamic and emotionally rich arrangement featuring soaring horn lines that showcase the band’s musicianship and depth.
Me Gustas Tu
A vibrant reimagining of the Manu Chao global hit. With more than one million followers, Manu Chao remains a giant in world and Latin reggae, and IRIEspect delivers a fresh version blending Latin reggae and hip hop in both Spanish and English. Complete with a melodica solo, this is the EP’s most versatile song and a strong fit for international and hip hop markets.
Dangerous featuring Duvbear
A raw and punk influenced reggae rock tune featuring Duvbear, also known as Shalom Miller, son of Matisyahu. With bold dynamics and a high energy punch, “Dangerous” adds a gritty edge to the project.
ABOUT IRIEspect:
IRIEspect is a genre blending powerhouse from Long Island, New York, delivering a high energy live show and a sound that fuses roots rock reggae with dub, Latin, hip hop, dancehall and more. The band has built a devoted following across the Tristate and Northeast markets and has performed more than two hundred shows in recent years. They have shared stages with major reggae and alternative artists including Inner Circle, Barrington Levy, Long Beach Dub Allstars, Pepper, Badfish, Fortunate Youth, Sister Nancy, Artikal Sound System, Pete Francis of Dispatch and many others.
Their 2024 debut full length LP on Dubshot Records introduced the standout single “Strong Island” and marked a significant new chapter for the band. IRIEspect continued to build momentum in 2025 with singles including “Want Me Too,” “Nuh Leave Mi Alone,” “Lost” and “Me Gustas Tu,” all available now on major streaming platforms.
The “Lost In Time” EP arrives December 12 on Dubshot Records, further establishing IRIEspect as one of the most exciting emerging voices in modern reggae fusion. Fans of Bob Marley, Sublime, Stick Figure, Manu Chao, Elovaters, Dirty Heads, Tropidelic, Rebelution, Iration and similar artists will feel right at home.
Press materials, booking info, live videos and additional assets are available through the official IRIEspect link hub.
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