Hector Roots Lewis is thrilled to announce that he will join the award-winning Reggae Band, Tribal Seeds, as their Lead Vocalist for their 2022 Summer Tour throughout the United States. This announcement follows an update from the band’s Lead Singer, Steven Jacobo, who announced that he has taken a hiatus from live performances. “The band will continue to perform live without me and I will continue to write and record songs for Tribal Seeds” he penned. “I want to thank the talented and crucial vocalist, @hectorrootslewis for stepping up and filling in as the lead vocalist in my absence, also my brother Tony-Ray and the band for pushing forward.”

Sharing the news with his fans and supporters on social media, Hector humbly thanked the West Coast-based Tribal Seeds team for the warm welcome. “(It is) always an honour and a joy to learn and grow with a family of passionate musicians and be a part of this movement to spread love through Reggae Music with the world. UPFUL vibes!” he shared. In a video reasoning with longstanding band member Tony Ray Jacobo shared on social media, Lewis – who has also notoriously performed with Chronixx & Zincfence Redemption for almost a decade - expressed his sincere gratitude for the opportunity to tour with the beloved band, saying, “I hope that the Tribal Seeds fans will welcome me (…) I aim to come to do this with the greatest honour and the greatest justice to vibe with you guys, to love up with you guys in music.”

The Jamaican-born multihyphenate, who is known for his smooth vocals, powerful command of percussions and energetic stage presence has enjoyed a bumper year as a solo artist – most recently with the release of his second single, “Let’s Groove”, from his soon-to-be released EP. Hector will make his debut as Lead Vocalist with Tribal Seeds at the highly-anticipated Cali Roots Festival on Saturday 28th May 2022. The Let’s Get Kraken 2022 Tour features Dirty Heads, Grammy-award winning band Soja, Tribal Seeds, Artikal Sound System and The Elovaters from June through August.

Tour dates, cities and ticket information are now available at https://tribalseeds.net.

Fresh off the heels of his debut EP release, Hector Roots Lewis is once again in the international music spotlight. Today, the “Let’s Groove” singer has been predicted as one of Pandora’s Artists To Watch in 2023 from the Caribbean. Known for successfully recognizing an eclectic group of artists on the rise before they topped charts, Pandora programmers have selected a variety of acts across several genres that they believe are destined for greatness in the coming year.

“It is an honour and a joy to be in the company of some amazing artists from around the region,” says Jamaican-born Lewis about the big news ahead of the New Year. “Reggae music is a gift to the world. As artists we put in the work for the music to really connect with the fans on a deeper level, and I am grateful to the Pandora team for including me and recognizing the importance of Caribbean sounds and culture.”

For 2023, this Pandora roster of 10 emerging Caribbean artists to make the greatest strides in music also includes Skeng, Amaria BB, DJ Cheem, Amanyea, MediSun, Iotosh, DahVid Slur, King Cruff and Suhrawh.

Pandora has a history of identifying future superstars before they break through with its long-running artists to watch forecast. Combining sophisticated analysis of listener data with its programmers’ insights, Pandora has successfully recognized an eclectic group of artists on the rise before they topped charts. Past alumni have included global superstars such as Post Malone, Lizzo, Dua Lipa, H.E.R., Summer Walker, Doja Cat and Roddy Ricch, just to name a few.

In addition to The Pandora Ten, Pandora identifies artists to watch in different genres including Latin, Afropop, Alternative, Christian/Gospel, Rock, and Country. Fans can listen to the 2023 Caribbean edition of Pandora Artist To Watch here.

Hector Donald Lewis can now officially add another title to his multihyphenate career: actor.

The dynamic Jamaican performer has made his acting debut during a teaser appearance in the official trailer released by Paramount Pictures for the highly anticipated biopic, Bob Marley: One Love. The film stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as the iconic singer and activist, while Lashana Lynch plays his wife, Rita Marley. Hector Donald Lewis plays the role of Jamaican Musician Carlton “Carly” Barrett, the longtime drummer for Bob Marley and The Wailers.

Produced in partnership with the Marley family, the movie “celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity”.

Shocking his fans across his social media platforms with the major announcement on Thursday, Lewis – who is also a singer and songwriter and the son of iconic Jamaican singer, Barbara Jones – said “to be a part of this official biopic for the great Bob Marley is an honour and a joy… a dream come true… another big stepping stone that represents the people of Jamaica.” He ended his post by thanking the community that “believed in di I” as he welcomed this new professional chapter.

Producers on the film include Robert Teitel, Brad Pitt, Jeremy Kleiner, Dede Gardner, Ziggy Marley, Rita Marley, and Cedella Marley. Executive producers include Richard Hewitt, Orly Marley and Matt Solodky. The movie is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, who made his directorial debut with King Richard. Zach Baylin, the screenplay writer for King Richard, wrote the script for the Marley film.

The Bob Marley: One Love biopic is set to hit theatres on January 12th 2024.