VOCALS

J. Renée, a native New Yorker with a rich Chinese-Jamaican heritage, grew up singing in her parents' basement to icons like Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. After earning degrees from Penn State, the University of Phoenix (MBA), and FIT, she explored marketing and real estate before returning to her true passion—music. In 2001, her powerful, authentic voice caught the attention of major labels like Sony and producers like Brian Michael Cox. After stepping away to rediscover herself, J. Renée reemerged as an independent artist with "Emotional Baggage" (June 2024), a soul-stirring debut reflecting vulnerability, resilience, and the weight of past wounds.

BASS

One of the band’s “Trench Town Rockaz," Dale Brown is a native Kingstonian. A powerhouse in the reggae bass community, he has recorded or performed globally with Sean Paul, Byron Lee and the Dragonaires, Tessanne Chin, “Ibo” Cooper, Allison Hinds, John Williams, Desi Jones, and Christopher Martin. A graduate of Mico University, he has performed in Africa, Canada, The United States and extensively across the Caribbean.

STEEL PANS

The name Brooks has become synonymous with steel pan greatness, and Earl Jr. is no exception. Son of the legendary Earl Brooks, Sr— EB, Jr has rapidly become one of the world’s most prominent steel pan players. Originally from Trinidad & Tobago, Educated at the famous Berkley College of Music in Boston, MA he now performs worldwide. Earl has played or recorded with with Ray Angry, Chris Rob, Marcus Machado, Harold Lopez, Cheryl “Pepsi” Rhiley and has performed in Dubai, Japan, Bordeaux, Berlin, Madrid and across the Caribbean. He is not only a pan virtuoso but a philanthropist, as the director of Brooks Arts Academy; a non-profit music school continuing the legacy of steel pan music.

DRUMS

One of the Trench Town Rockaz, “Prime Time” is a true musical entrepreneur and consummate showman. Residing in Trench Town Jamaica, he brings true authenticity to the band’s reggae vibe. He has performed or recorded with Papa San, Luciano, Steel Pulse, Dean Fraser, John Holt, Chevelle Franklyn, Gregory Isaacs, Lloyd Parks and the We the People Band (formerly of the late Dennis Brown), Michael Rose (Formerly of Black Uhuru), Byron Lee and the Dragonnairs, Andrew Tosh (son of the late, great Peter Tosh), and many other artistes. Green is the manager of JaMin Studios in Trench Town, and is a prominent figure in the cultural preservation of his home town, which is the birthplace of reggae music. He is notably endorsed by Canopy Drums.

KEYBOARDS

Palmer is a native Kingstonian and one of the band’s “Trench Town Rockaz.” Gregory has toured extensively with legends such as Toots and Maytals, Jah Cure, Richie Spice, Romain Virgo, Benjy Myaz, Carlene Davis, and Beenie Man. A graduate of Edna Manley College of Visual and Performing Arts, he has toured extensively across North America.

MALE VOCALS / GUITAR

LALO, the multi-instrumentalist creative behind Reggae Refresh, has more than 25 years in the music and high-end event production business.  He has performed and produced live entertainment for NBC, Food Network, ConocoPhillips, The U.S. Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court, even performing on-stage with the legendary Jimmy Buffett.  Based in New York, LALO has performed with his acts across North America, including Miami, The Bahamas, NYC, Puerto Rico and all points in between.