“Hot Box” Ignites a Reggae Revival: Mr. Mota Teams with Dime Bags for Ultimate Summer Vibe

Article Contributed by gratefulweb | Published on Tuesday, April 29, 2025

“Hot Box” Fires Up Miami Studios and Fans Alike: Mr. Mota’s New Single Meets Dime Bags Drop

Reggae gets a fresh spark with “Hot Box,” the latest single from genre-blending band Mr. Mota, officially released on April 18. Released by InnerCat Music Group, the track dropped alongside a nostalgic music video inspired by That ’70s Show, and it’s already made waves with over 600,000 views on YouTube. As part of the launch, the band announced a special partnership with iconic lifestyle brand Dime Bags, bringing fans a unique fusion of sound, culture, and community.

Produced by Grammy-winner Mariano Aponte (SOJA, Beauty in the Silence) and recorded at InnerCat Studios in Miami, “Hot Box” captures the heart of Mr. Mota’s sound: warm, vibrant, and rooted in connection.

“Hot Box was initially inspired by my first car. It would sit on the street outside of my parents’ house and, when they went to sleep, Ari (Mr. Mota bassist and brother to Max) would sneak out and blast our favorite songs. It’s really where I fell in love with reggae music and started to discover the legends like Peter Tosh and Junior Murvin,” says singer Max Lerman. “It’s about clearing your head, finding some peace, and connecting with your people. That’s what we’re chasing every time we get on stage, and we tried to bottle that feeling into this song.”

The collaboration with Dime Bags reinforces that message. Known for their eco-conscious accessories and strong artist support, Dime Bags joined the release with a special run of merch, sales, and online content curated for fans of both the music and the lifestyle it represents.

“Recording this song was an incredible experience,” says lead guitarist Rosen. “We spent months in Miami at InnerCat Studios — it was our first time in a professional studio as a band. These songs are the culmination of three years of playing together, and it felt amazing to finally bring what we’d written into a space where we could shape them into something ready for the world. We poured our hearts and souls into every moment of this recording.”

“It was just as amazing to be on set for the music video. ‘Hot Box’ felt like the perfect match for the vision we had, and it was so cool to watch everything come together. Seeing the song come to life visually was a whole new level of excitement for us.”

About Mr. Mota
Mr. Mota consists of Rosen (guitar & vocals), Jake Young (drums), and brothers Ari Lerman (bass) & Max Lerman (vocals & guitar). Known for blending reggae’s feel-good energy with their own unique flair, the band crafts anthems that connect across generations. They formed in May 2021 during a graduation event at the University of Colorado Boulder. One show led to a buzzworthy following and steady growth across Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, with Boulder’s Fox Theatre becoming a launching pad for their sound.

Their first independent tour in summer 2023 spanned 40+ cities, including iconic venues like Mercury Lounge (NYC), Nectar’s (VT), Portland House of Music (ME), and Charleston Pour House (SC). A follow-up Northeast tour in winter 2024 solidified their national momentum.

Now based in Austin, Texas, Mr. Mota is gearing up for more singles set to roll out through summer and fall 2025 — with “Hot Box” kicking off the campaign in full color and style.

About InnerCat Music Group
Based in Miami, Florida, InnerCat is an independent artist-development agency dedicated to empowering the next generation of creatives in today’s fast-paced music industry. With a focus on innovation, authenticity, and artist-first strategies, they provide a full spectrum of support — from branding and marketing to distribution and content production. Their cutting-edge InnerCat Studios in Miami served as the creative home for Mr. Mota’s latest recordings, giving the band a space to fully explore their sound and vision. Through this dynamic collaboration, InnerCat is helping Mr. Mota bring their voice to the world — boldly, independently, and on their own terms.

Watch and listen to “Hot Box”: https://www.playandfollow.com/r/icmg/hot-box