Josh Heinrichs
{{Short description|American reggae singer/songwriter (born 1981)}}
{{BLP sources|date=July 2012}}
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| image = Josh Heinrichs in San Diego,CA at The Soundwave June 2010.jpg
| caption = Josh Heinrichs performing live in San Diego at The Soundwave
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| birth_place = Springfield, Missouri, United States
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| instrument = Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
| genre = Roots reggae, reggae, reggae rock
| years_active = 1999 - present
| label = GanJah Records
| associated_acts = Jah Roots, Cas Haley
| website = [http://www.joshheinrichs.com www.joshheinrichs.com]
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Josh Heinrichs is an American reggae singer/songwriter who was the former lead singer of internationally known indie reggae band, Jah Roots and current owner/operator of indie reggae record label, GanJah Records. Since leaving the band in 2008, Heinrichs has launched a successful solo career and has released several albums, including a #1 Billboard charting release with Good Vibes in 2016.{{cite web |url=http://jamsspace.com/component/muscol/J/10-josh-heinrichs/217-satisfied |title=Satisfied - Josh Heinrichs |publisher=Jamsspace.com |accessdate=2012-07-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329135536/http://jamsspace.com/component/muscol/J/10-josh-heinrichs/217-satisfied |archive-date=2012-03-29 |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web|url=https://rootfire.net/josh-heinrichs/|title=Josh Heinrichs|date=14 August 2015}}
History
Junior Marvin of Bob Marley & The Wailers was quoted about Heinrichs, saying “Josh is one of those guys who comes along and fills his music with such an inspiration and with such energy that it translates so easily and positively to anyone hearing it. He is a rare talent in both his ability to craft a song with a certain timeless quality to it, and then, man, his voice, well, I mean, damn, the kid can sing as good as anyone out there; a bright future – that one.” {{cite web|url=http://ozarksfirst.com/fulltext?nxd_id=387756 |title=Josh Heinrichs Back in Springfield in February |publisher=Ozarksfirst.com |date=2011-01-17 |accessdate=2012-07-26 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316110632/http://ozarksfirst.com/fulltext?nxd_id=387756 |archivedate=2012-03-16 }}
Heinrichs released his first solo EP in July 2009, "Things Change" a 6-song EP on GanJah Records.
In late 2009 Heinrichs released a statement that he had recorded a full album of reggae classics and covers entitled Favorites with friend Cas Haley due to be released in 2010 via Jim Slaton and his label, Big Karma Records, but the album was being indefinitely shelved due to Jim Slaton's untimely death from a heart attack. Although songs were used from the album for both Heinrichs' and Haley's 2010 albums.
In 2010 Heinrichs released his first live solo album, Live in Hawaii, recorded from his 2009 performance at The Kulia Roots Fest in Honolulu, Hawaii. Heinrichs was backed by the Hawaii reggae band Gomega for this performance.{{cite web|url=http://www.thepier.org/josh-heinrich-live-album-details/ |title=Josh Heinrich Live Album Details « The Pier Magazine |publisher=Thepier.org |date=2010-07-06 |accessdate=2012-07-26}}
On September 28, 2010, Heinrichs released his first full-length solo studio album, Josh Heinrichs and Friends to a #4 debut on USA iTunes Best Selling Reggae Albums. The album also debuted on Amazon's Top 20 Best Selling Reggae Albums. For this album Heinrichs worked with reggae artists, including Aston Barrett, Hani Totorewa of Katchafire, Caleb Keolanui of The Green, Koko of Inna Vision, Cas Haley and more.{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Josh-Heinrichs-Friends/dp/B0043XA0KU |title=Josh Heinrichs & Friends: Josh Heinrichs: MP3 Downloads |website=Amazon |date= |accessdate=2012-07-26}}
On May 17, 2011, Heinrichs' second full-length solo studio album, Jah Roots, was officially released internationally, debuting as Amazon's #1 hottest-selling reggae album and at #6 on iTunes(USA) Top 200 Best Selling Reggae Albums.
The Emergency Spliff album with Heinrichs former Jah Roots bandmate SkillinJah was officially released on August 16, 2011, and debuted at #16 on iTunes Top 200 Best Selling Reggae Albums.
Satisfied, Heinrichs' third full-length solo studio album, was released on October 18, 2011, and debuted at #3 on iTunes Top 200 Best Selling Reggae Albums and as Amazons #2 hottest-selling reggae album.{{cite web |url=http://www.ganjahrecords.com/2011/10/josh-heinrichs-satisfied-debuts-at-3.html |title=Josh Heinrichs "Satisfied" debuts at #3 |publisher=GanJah Records |date=2011-10-28 |accessdate=2012-07-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201084444/http://www.ganjahrecords.com/2011/10/josh-heinrichs-satisfied-debuts-at-3.html |archive-date=2016-02-01 |url-status=dead }}
Reality, Heinrichs' second collaboration album with his former Jah Roots bandmate, SkillinJah, was released to a #6 debut on iTunes and Amazon's Top Reggae Album on January 22, 2012.{{cite web |author=PJ |url=http://www.ganjahrecords.com/2012/01/skillinjah-reality-debuts-at-6.html |title="Reality" debuts in the Top 10! |publisher=GanJah Records |date=2012-01-23 |accessdate=2012-07-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510042226/http://www.ganjahrecords.com/2012/01/skillinjah-reality-debuts-at-6.html |archive-date=2012-05-10 |url-status=dead }}
In March 2012 Heinrichs brought Junior Marvin of Bob Marley and The Wailers to play lead guitar in his band for a very special one-night-only performance in Heinrichs' hometown of Springfield, Missouri.{{cite web|url=http://tagsgf.com/2012/03/15/marleys-guitarist-junior-marvin-to-join-heinrichs-in-sgf/ |title=Marley's guitarist Junior Marvin to join Heinrichs in SGF | Entertainment Springfield, MO (Sports, Live Music, Food, Arts, More) |date=2012-03-15 |accessdate=2012-07-26 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327052546/http://tagsgf.com/2012/03/15/marleys-guitarist-junior-marvin-to-join-heinrichs-in-sgf/ |archivedate=2012-03-27 }}
In October 2012 Heinrichs brought Marlon Asher from Trinidad and Natural Vibrations from Hawaii to his hometown for his first annual Springfield, Missouri, Reggae festival.
The Rooftop Session EP was released March 26, 2013, and immediately debuted at #1 on the iTunes Best selling reggae charts and debuted in its first week at #2 on the Billboard Reggae Charts.[http://www.caricomnewsnetwork.com/2013/index.php/entertainment-culture/entertainment-news/music/2113-billboard-s-reggae-chart-toppers-largely-white-non-jamaicans Billboard's reggae chart toppers largely white non-Jamacians]caricomnewsnetwork.com 2013 {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419153320/http://www.caricomnewsnetwork.com/2013/index.php/entertainment-culture/entertainment-news/music/2113-billboard-s-reggae-chart-toppers-largely-white-non-jamaicans |date=April 19, 2013 }}{{Cite web|url=http://tagsgf.com/2013/03/26/heinrichs-new-ep-rooftop-session-debuts-at-no-1-on-itunes-reggae/|title =Heinrichs new EP “Rooftop Session” debuts at No. 1 on iTunes, reggae|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130620010440/http://tagsgf.com/2013/03/26/heinrichs-new-ep-rooftop-session-debuts-at-no-1-on-itunes-reggae/ |archive-date=20 June 2013 |url-status=usurped}}
Good Vibes, Heinrichs' fourth solo studio album, was officially released March 11, 2016, and debuted at #1 on the Billboard, iTunes and Amazon Reggae Charts.{{Cite web|url=http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Good-Vibes-at-the-top_55945|title=Jamaica Observer Limited|accessdate=15 January 2024}}
The Best Yet, Heinrichs' first "Greatest Hits" album, was officially released November 25, 2016, and debuted at #13 on the Billboard, #4 on iTunes Reggae and #2 on Amazon Reggae Charts.{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/reggae-albums/2016-12-17|title = Reggae Albums|magazine = Billboard|date = 2 January 2013}}
GanJah Records
GanJah Records is a midwest US reggae record company founded by Heinrichs and his wife, Kaytee. Writing, recording, producing and marketing independent reggae albums worldwide since 2001. To date they have released albums for Jah Roots, Josh Heinrichs, SkillinJah, 77 Jefferson and Lance Sitton and The Seed.
Albums
; Josh Heinrichs and Friends
On September 28, 2010, Heinrichs released his first full-length studio album. Josh Heinrichs and Friends was released internationally on GanJah Records. The mostly duets album featured appearances by lifelong Bob Marley & The Wailers bassist Aston Barrett, Katchafire keyboardist and vocalist, Hani Totorewa, and America's Got Talent runner up, Cas Haley. The album also featured members of The Green, Inna Vision, Clear Conscience, 77 Jefferson and more.{{cite web |url=http://www.thepier.org/products-page/music-digital-dl/josh-heinrichs-josh-heinrichs-friends/ |title= Music – Digital DL « the Pier Magazine|website=www.thepier.org |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005143507/http://www.thepier.org/products-page/music-digital-dl/josh-heinrichs-josh-heinrichs-friends/ |archive-date=October 5, 2011}}{{cite web|url=http://www.thepier.org/video-josh-heinrichs-new-love/ |title=Video: Josh Heinrichs – New Love « The Pier Magazine |publisher=Thepier.org |date=2011-01-20 |accessdate=2012-07-26}}
The album debuted at #4 on iTunes Top 200 Best Selling Reggae Albums.{{cite web|url=http://www.rastamusic.com/content.php/307-Reggae-Artist-Josh-Heinrichs |title=Reggae Radio Rastamusic - Reggae Artist - Josh Heinrichs |publisher=Rastamusic.com |date=2010-07-02 |accessdate=2012-07-26 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316135902/http://www.rastamusic.com/content.php/307-Reggae-Artist-Josh-Heinrichs |archivedate=2012-03-16 }}
On January 20, 2011, the music video for "New Love" Ft. Clear Conscience was officially released via Heinrichs' website, YouTube page and different reggae news websites.{{cite web |url=http://www.reggaeville.com/artist-details/artist/josh-heinrichs/vid/josh-heinrichs-new-love-feat-clear-conscience/ac/artistVideos.html |title=Video: Josh Heinrichs - New Love feat. Clear Conscience |publisher=reggaeville.com |date= |accessdate=2012-07-26 |archive-date=July 15, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715171451/http://www.reggaeville.com/artist-details/artist/josh-heinrichs/vid/josh-heinrichs-new-love-feat-clear-conscience/ac/artistVideos.html |url-status=dead }}
On February 23, 2011, the second music video/single "These Days" Ft. 77 Jefferson, from Josh Heinrichs & Friends was officially released via Heinrichs website, YouTube page and different reggae news websites.{{cite web |url=http://www.reggaeville.com/artist-details/artist/josh-heinrichs/ac/artistVideos.html |title=Videos: Josh Heinrichs |publisher=reggaeville.com |date= |accessdate=2012-07-26 |archive-date=July 15, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715171047/http://www.reggaeville.com/artist-details/artist/josh-heinrichs/ac/artistVideos.html |url-status=dead }}
; Jah Roots
On May 17, 2011 Jah Roots, Heinrichs' second full-length studio album was released internationally on GanJah Records to a Top 10 debut on both Amazon and iTunes, actually debuting as Amazon's #1 Hottest Reggae Album. The acoustically driven album is described by Heinrichs as "A collection of his favorite songs from the albums he wrote while in the band, Jah Roots".{{cite web |url=http://jamsspace.com/component/muscol/J/10-josh-heinrichs/163-jah-roots |title=Jah Roots - Josh Heinrichs |publisher=Jamsspace.com |accessdate=2012-07-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110803034626/http://jamsspace.com/component/muscol/J/10-josh-heinrichs/163-jah-roots |archive-date=2011-08-03 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |author=PJ |url=http://www.ganjahrecords.com/2011/06/jah-roots-officially-debuts-at-6.html |title="Jah Roots" officially debuts at #6 ! |publisher=GanJah Records |date=2011-06-01 |accessdate=2012-07-26 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201084444/http://www.ganjahrecords.com/2011/06/jah-roots-officially-debuts-at-6.html |archivedate=2016-02-01 }}
; Emergency Spliff
On August 16, 2011, Heinrichs' label, GanJah Records, released SkillinJah's first online album, Emergency Spliff, to a debut of #16 on iTunes Best Selling Reggae Charts. The album, a mostly acoustic reggae album, featured SkillinJah in combination with his former Jah Roots bandmate and songwriting partner, Josh Heinrichs.
The album was entirely co-written by SkillinJah and Heinrichs, during a summer get-together while SkillinJah had returned from his home in Brooklyn, New York, to where he was raised in Missouri to visit family and friends.[http://www.midwestreggae.net/2011/08/skillinjah-bio.html SkillinJah Bio] midwestreggae.net August 2011 {{dead link|date=July 2012}}{{cite web|url=http://www.thepier.org/ganjah-records-to-release-skillinjah/ |title=Ganjah Records to release SkillinJah! « The Pier Magazine |publisher=Thepier.org |date=2011-07-27 |accessdate=2012-07-26}}
; Satisfied
Heinrichs third full-length solo album, was released October 18, 2011. The album debuted at #3 on iTunes Top 200 Best Selling Reggae Albums and as Amazons #2 Hottest Selling Reggae Album. The 12-track album recorded with the help of a full backing band and digital riddims, featured 3 guest appearances. SkillinJah, Heinrichs' former Jah Roots bandmate on two songs, "Ganja" and "Fight and Fuss", Rexie Adlawan of the Hawaiian reggae band, Inity Collective, joined Heinrichs for his first-ever duet with a female, for the song "What Can I Do", and New Zealander Regan Perry joins for the last song of the album, "Cruisin".
The first music video for the album, Satisfied (acoustic version), was released via the GanJah Records website on November 8, 2011.
The second music video, Crusin Ft Regan Perry, filmed entirely in New Zealand, was released November 26, 2011, via Josh Heinrichs and GanJah Records websites.
On February 19, 2012, the third music video Ganja Ft. SkillinJah was officially released via Heinrichs website, YouTube page and different reggae news websites.{{cite web |url=http://www.reggaeville.com/nc/artist-details/artist/skillinjah/vid/josh-heinrichs-feat-skillinjah-ganja/ac/artistVideos.html |title=Video: Josh Heinrichs feat. SkillinJah - Ganja |publisher=reggaeville.com |date= |accessdate=2012-07-26 |archive-date=February 1, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201084445/http://www.reggaeville.com/nc/artist-details/artist/skillinjah/vid/josh-heinrichs-feat-skillinjah-ganja/ac/artistVideos.html |url-status=dead }}
; Reality
SkillinJah "Reality" was released on January 22, 2012, debuting at #6 on iTunes and Amazon's Top USA Reggae Albums.
Like SkillinJah's previous album Emergency Spliff, Reality was entirely co-written by SkillinJah and Heinrichs, with this album featuring a full backing band, differing to the Emergency Spliff, which was an all-acoustic album. The album received very favorable reviews from Reggaeville.com, TheDubSide.com and ThePier.org.
On January 8, the first official music video for the first single "Skilla Dan Dem" was officially released via GanJah Records website.
; Rooftop Session EP
Heinrichs' Rooftop Session EP was released March 26, 2013, debuted at #1 on the iTunes Best selling reggae charts and debuted in its first week at #2 on the Billboard Reggae Charts.{{Cite web|url=http://guyaneseonline.wordpress.com/2013/04/05/reggae-music-billboard-top-bands-now-mostly-white-non-jamaicans/#more-24969|title = Reggae music: Billboard top bands now mostly white, non-Jamaicans|date = 5 April 2013}}
; High On Love EP
Heinrichs' High on Love EP was released early on July 22 via Heinrichs' successful online pledgemusic.com campaign to fans who donated to the album recording and 2013 summer tour with Tribal Seeds. The album was officially released Aug 6, 2013, debuted at #4 on the iTunes Best selling reggae charts and debuted in its first week in the top 20 on the Billboard Reggae Charts.{{cite web | url=http://www.thepier.org/mp3-leak-of-the-week-josh-heinrichs-2/ | title=MP3 Leak of the Week: Josh Heinrichs | date=22 May 2011 }}{{cite web | url=http://www.thepier.org/josh-heinrichs-high-on-love-ep/ | title=Josh Heinrichs 'High on Love' EP | date=22 July 2013 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.joshheinrichs.com |title=Home Page |website=www.joshheinrichs.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100926102605/http://www.joshheinrichs.com/ |archive-date=2010-09-26}}
; Good Vibes
Heinrichs fourth full-length solo album, was released March 11, 2016. The album debuted at #1 on The Billboard Reggae Chart, iTunes Reggae and Amazon Reggae charts and for this was mentioned in both of Jamaica's top newspapers, The Jamaica Gleaner and The Jamaica Observer.{{cite web | url=http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/entertainment/20160326/top-reggae-acts-fall-billboard-top-ten | title=Top Reggae acts fall from Billboard top ten | date=26 March 2016 }} The 10-track album recorded with the help of producer Miles Brown, features 4 guest appearances. SkillinJah, Heinrichs' former Jah Roots bandmate guests on the song "High Grade". Inna Vision, a Hawaiian reggae band, guests on the song "Make A Way. "Like An Angel" features E.N Young on the Melodica and the last song of the album Start With Yourself features all 3 of Heinrichs' children, Kaya; Aston and Olivia on guest harmony vocals at the end of the song.{{cite web |url=https://www.reggaeville.com/nc/artist-details/artist/josh-heinrichs/release/good-vibes/ac/artistReleases.html |title=Release: Josh Heinrichs - Good Vibes - reggaeville.com |website=www.reggaeville.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312073755/http://www.reggaeville.com/nc/artist-details/artist/josh-heinrichs/release/good-vibes/ac/artistReleases.html |archive-date=2016-03-12}}
The first music video for the album, "Puff Herbs" was released before the album dropped to help promote the release dates via GanJah Records YouTube page on February 18, 2016.{{cite web |url=https://www.reggaeville.com/nc/artist-details/artist/josh-heinrichs/vid/josh-heinrichs-puff-herbs/ac/artistVideos.html |title=Video: Josh Heinrichs - Puff Herbs - reggaeville.com |website=www.reggaeville.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313213641/http://www.reggaeville.com/nc/artist-details/artist/josh-heinrichs/vid/josh-heinrichs-puff-herbs/ac/artistVideos.html |archive-date=2016-03-13}}
; The Best Yet
The Best Yet, Heinrichs' first "Greatest Hits" album, was officially released November 25, 2016, and debuted at #13 on the Billboard, #4 on iTunes Reggae and #2 on Amazon Reggae Charts.
; Made In California EP
Heinrichs teamed up with his long time musical collaborator, SkillinJah for this 2018 EP. The 5 song EP that features both artists on every song, officially dropped May 20, 2018, and featured guest performances by Polynesian Reggae artists, Dread Kennedy, Inna Vision and Preston Lee. The album was recorded, produced, mixed and mastered in Los Angeles, California by Ryan "Gonzo" Gonzalez of Tribal Seeds, Aaron Kaili (produced for Sammy J and Jordan T), Studio 637 and Jesse Mestas. The album debuted at #4 on the Billboard Reggae Charts.{{cite web | url=http://www.musicbailout.net/latest/item/1737-josh-heinrichs-and-skillinjah-ep-made-in-california-announcement | title=Josh Heinrichs and Skillinjah EP "Made in California" Announcement | access-date=October 8, 2018 | archive-date=October 8, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008214202/http://www.musicbailout.net/latest/item/1737-josh-heinrichs-and-skillinjah-ep-made-in-california-announcement | url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/josh-heinrichs |title=Josh Heinrichs {{!}} Billboard |website=www.billboard.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008224055/https://www.billboard.com/music/josh-heinrichs |archive-date=2018-10-08}}
The first music video for the album, "Cannabis (Acoustic) [feat. Inna Vision & Dread Kennedy Peneueta-PeaPea]" was filmed, recorded and edited by Studio 637 in Los Angeles, California. The video is a live acoustic performance that is also featured on the EP. The video was released March 17, 2018, to help promote the upcoming release date of the official EP via the GanJah Records YouTube page. The second music video for the album Peaceful Conference, was shot in and around Lake Springfield (Missouri). The video was officially released on May 20, the same day the album was released to help promote the release. The video was filmed, edited and made by Miles Brown of 77 Jefferson.
{{cite web |url=https://ganjahrecords.com/ |title=GanJah Records |website=ganjahrecords.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111101210152/http://www.ganjahrecords.com/ |archive-date=2011-11-01}} The third music video made from the album was for the studio version of Cannabis which features Inna Vision. The video was filmed in Huntington Beach, California, by Garret Laver and released via YouTube on December 7, 2018.{{cite web | url=https://www.issuewire.com/music-video-cannabis-by-josh-heinrichs-skillinjah-is-filled-with-incredible-beats-and-rhythms-1619557593174883 | title=Music Video 'Cannabis' by Josh Heinrichs & SkillinJah is Filled with Incredible Beats and Rhythms }}
; Resist EP
Heinrichs returned with SkillinJah for this 2020 EP. Released on February 14, 2020. The album immediately debuted at #1 on iTunes Reggae charts and at #33 in the top 40 overall on iTunes. The album features guest appearances by Nattali Rize, Bobby Hustle & the band Artikal Sound System. The album was entirely written and recorded in Boynton Beach, Florida at Chris Montague studio. The album artwork features a mix of different visual political & social issues with Heinrichs & SkillinJah standing in the middle of the image with the word RESIST.{{cite web | url=https://www.reggaeville.com/artist-details/skillinjah/releases/mode/review/release/josh-heinrichs-skillinjah-resist-ep/ | title=Review: Josh Heinrichs & Skillinjah - Resist EP }}
; Rollercoaster Single
Heinrichs & SkillinJah's second release for 2020. This single was recorded and produced by Miles Brown between Springfield and Kansas City, Missouri. The single debuted at #1 on iTunes Reggae singles chart the day it was released December 8, 2020. The single artwork was created by Miles Brown as well.{{cite web | url=https://www.reggaeville.com/artist-details/skillinjah/music/audio/josh-heinrichs-skillinjah-rollercoaster/ | title=Listen: Josh Heinrichs & Skillinjah - Rollercoaster }}
; Josh Heinrichs
The 2021 self-titled full-length album found Heinrichs teamed up with his long-time musical collaborator & producer, Miles Brown (Drummer & Producer for his own band 77 Jefferson). The 13-song album featured all-new original songs by Heinrichs and had no features or guest appearances other than his children on the last track "Numidia". Josh's son, Aston plays the slide guitar on the song, and his daughters, Kaya and Olivia sing the backup vocals.{{cite web | url=https://www.dailyreggae.com/news/josh-heinrichs-helps-us-get-lifted-in-new-self-titled-album | title=Josh Heinrichs helps us get lifted in new self-titled album }} The album was recorded between Heinrichs home studio and Brown's studio in Kansas City during the 2020 and 2021 Covid lockdown with the 2 sending files back and forth via the internet for months and not actually ever seeing each other physically at all during the entire making of the album.{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0IwHGMMYrg | title=The Josh Heinrichs Interview with Real Sensi OG | website=YouTube }} The album was released on May 21, 2021, and immediately shot to #1 on the iTunes Reggae chart. {{Cite web|url=https://ganjahrecords.com/|title=GanJah Records|first=GanJah|last=Records|website=GanJah Records|accessdate=15 January 2024}}
The first music video for the album, "Feel's Good" was filmed, recorded, and edited by Yunggtrip in and around Venice Beach and Los Angeles, California in June 2022. The official music video dropped on July 1, 2022. {{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFmJF_lmNgU | title=Josh Heinrichs "Feels Good" (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) | website=YouTube }} The lyric video for "Lifted" was filmed simultaneously with the "Feels Good" music video and was released July 12th, 2022.{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0F56KVFqIU | title=Josh Heinrichs "Lifted" Official Lyric Video | website=YouTube }}
Billboard chart appearances
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! Year !! Artist !! Title !! Chart category !! Peak position !! Role | |||||
rowspan="1"| 2013 | rowspan="1"| Josh Heinrichs | rowspan="1" | "Rooftop Session" | Billboard Reggae | No. 2 | Writer/performer/co-producer |
rowspan="1"| 2013 | rowspan="1"| Josh Heinrichs | rowspan="1" | "High On Love" | Billboard Reggae | No. 11 | Writer/performer/co-producer |
rowspan="1"| 2016 | rowspan="1"| Josh Heinrichs | rowspan="1" | "Good Vibes" | Billboard Reggae | No. 1 | Writer/performer/co-producer |
rowspan="1"| 2016 | rowspan="1"| Josh Heinrichs | rowspan="1" | "The Best Yet" | Billboard Reggae | No. 13 | Writer/performer/co-producer |
rowspan="1"| 2018 | rowspan="1"| Josh Heinrichs | rowspan="1" | "Made in California" | Billboard Reggae | No. 4 | Writer/performer/co-producer |
{{cite magazine | url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/reggae-albums/2013-04-13 | title=Reggae Albums | magazine=Billboard }}
{{cite magazine | url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/reggae-albums/2013-08-24 | title=Reggae Albums | magazine=Billboard }}
{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/reggae-albums/2018-06-02 | title=Reggae Albums | magazine=Billboard }}
Solo touring
Heinrichs has toured successfully as a solo artist. Touring the entire US and Hawaii multiple times. Heinrichs also toured in Guam in January 2015. Heinrichs toured California with Ooklah The Moc in 2010, with a finale show at the world-famous Roxy Theatre (West Hollywood).{{cite web|url=http://digitalissue.laweekly.com/publication/?i=41357&p=84 |title=LAWeekly June 25, 2010 |publisher=Digitalissue.laweekly.com |date= |accessdate=2012-07-26}}{{cite web|url=http://www.songkick.com/artists/17877-ooklah-the-moc/gigography |title=Ooklah the Moc Gigography, Tour History |publisher=Songkick |date= |accessdate=2012-07-26}} Heinrichs toured Florida and Georgia in December 2010 with MTV alumni Jimi Haha of the band Jimmie's Chicken Shack{{cite web |url=http://www.thepier.org/josh-heinrichs-december-dates/ |title=Josh Heinrichs December Dates! « The Pier Magazine |publisher=Thepier.org |date=2010-12-06 |accessdate=2012-07-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120602075440/http://www.thepier.org/josh-heinrichs-december-dates// |archive-date=2012-06-02 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|url=http://eventful.com/performers/josh-heinrichs-/P0-001-000202247-6 |title=Josh Heinrichs Tour Dates 2012 - Josh Heinrichs Concert Tickets |publisher=Eventful |date=2009-10-19 |accessdate=2012-07-26}}{{cite web |url=http://sonicliving.com/event/2577671 |title=Josh Heinrichs of Jah Roots with Jimmies Chicken Shack - Neptune Beach, FL - Brewster's Pit Live - Dec 12 |publisher=Sonicliving.com |date= |accessdate=2012-07-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120302222703/http://sonicliving.com/event/2577671 |archive-date=2012-03-02 |url-status=dead }}
[http://musicbailout.net/interviews/2-artist-interviews/10-josh-heinrichs Interview Josh Heinrichs] musicbailout.net {{dead link|date=July 2012}} Heinrichs has also toured in Hawaii three times between 2009 - 2011, solo in 2009, with Cas Haley in 2010 and with J Boog and Anuhea in 2011.{{cite web|url=http://808empire.com/blog/tag/kulia-roots-fest/ |title=Welcome to 808 Empire Clothing & Graphics » Kulia Roots Fest |publisher=808empire.com |date=2009-02-28 |accessdate=2012-07-26 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100123035157/http://808empire.com/blog/tag/kulia-roots-fest/ |archivedate=2010-01-23 }}{{cite web|url=http://damontucker.com/2010/06/10/cas-haley-and-josh-heinrichs-tear-it-up-at-pahoa-village-cafe/ |title=Cas Haley and Josh Heinrichs Tear It Up at Pahoa Village Cafe « Hawaii News and Island Information |publisher=Damontucker.com |date=2010-06-10 |accessdate=2012-07-26}}{{cite web |url=http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=12575311 |title=Reggae artist Cas Haley to hold concert Wednesday night - Hawaii News Now - KGMB and KHNL |publisher=Hawaii News Now |date=2010-06-01 |accessdate=2012-07-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306010852/http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=12575311 |archive-date=2012-03-06 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web | url=http://www.hnlnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=58602603 | title=Events Archive }} In 2011 Heinrichs embarked on a coast-to-coast US tour w/ Mike Pinto ending with a CD release show in DiPiazza's in Long Beach, California.{{cite web | url=http://www.thepier.org/josh-heinrichs-joins-mike-pinto-tour/ | title=Josh Heinrichs Joins Mike Pinto Tour! | date=4 September 2011 }}{{cite web|url=http://tagsgf.com/2011/09/07/josh-heinrichs-new-album-new-tour/ |title=Josh Heinrichs: New Album, New Tour | Entertainment Springfield, MO (Sports, Live Music, Food, Arts, More) |date=2009-10-27 |accessdate=2012-07-26 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402111430/http://tagsgf.com/2011/09/07/josh-heinrichs-new-album-new-tour/ |archivedate=2012-04-02 }} In 2012 Heinrichs toured Florida with Bam Margera,{{Cite web |url=http://www.thepier.org/bam-margera-reggae-rock/ |title=Bam Margera & Reggae Rock! « the Pier Magazine |access-date=2013-04-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121115043322/http://www.thepier.org/bam-margera-reggae-rock/ |archive-date=2012-11-15 |url-status=dead }} also performed at the California Roots Festival and Reggae In The Hills Festival with his GanJah Records label mates(77 Jefferson, Lance Sitton and SkillinJah){{cite web | url=http://www.thepier.org/ganjah-records-summer-tour/ | title=Ganjah Records Summer Tour! | date=2 May 2012 }} and also did a special benefit performance with Kyle McDonald and C-Money of Slightly Stoopid in Seattle.{{Cite web |url=http://www.kirotv.com/events/detail/922699/ |title=Neumos presents: Rachel Halladay Benefit Show ft. Members of... | WWW… |access-date=2013-04-09 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130629143942/http://www.kirotv.com/events/detail/922699/ |archive-date=2013-06-29 |url-status=dead }} In May 2013 Heinrichs opened the California Roots festival with his label mates SkillinJah and 77 Jefferson.{{cite web | url=http://rogueagentphoto.com/photo-galleries/review-photos-california-roots-music-arts-festival-2013/ | title=Review & Photos: Friday at California Roots Music & Arts Festival 2013 | date=12 June 2013 }} In July and August he toured the midwest and east coast USA with Tribals Seeds and label mate SkillinJah{{cite web | url=http://www.thepier.org/tribal-seeds-josh-heinrichs-summer-tour/ | title=Tribal Seeds & Josh Heinrichs Summer Tour! | date=12 June 2013 }} In March 2014 Heinrichs performed a special one-night show in Honolulu, Hawaii, with Father Psalms backing band at The Republik.{{Cite web |url=http://www.hnlnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=58636426 |title=HI Finest presents Josh Heinrichs Meets Father Psalms at the Republik | HNLnow: Hawaii's Event Guide |access-date=2014-05-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513012033/http://www.hnlnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=58636426 |archive-date=2014-05-13 |url-status=dead }} In May 2014 Heinrichs performed again at The California Roots Festival on the main stage.{{Cite web |url=http://lineup.californiarootsfestival.com/band/cas-haley- |title=Cas Haley at California Roots Festival 2014 |access-date=2014-06-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512190301/http://lineup.californiarootsfestival.com/band/cas-haley- |archive-date=2014-05-12 |url-status=dead }} In 2015 Heinrichs performed at the Trenchfest Festival in Guam alongside Iration, Fortunate Youth and The Green.{{cite web |url=http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/guam/item/1681-trench-fest-to-bring-new-reggae-phenomenon-to-guam |title=Trench Fest to Bring New Reggae Phenomenon to Guam |website=www.pacificnewscenter.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305185642/http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/guam/item/1681-trench-fest-to-bring-new-reggae-phenomenon-to-guam |archive-date=2016-03-05}} In May 2016 Heinrichs performed for his fourth time at California Roots Festival.{{cite web | url=http://www.thepier.org/cali-roots-2016-artist-line-up/ | title=Cali-Roots 2016 Artist Line-Up | date=30 November 2015 }} In August 2016 he performed at Thunder Vibes Festival alongside Michael Franti and Hirie in Lincoln, California.{{cite web | url=https://topshelfreggae.com/gallery/gallery-thunder-vibes-reggae-festival-ii | title=Gallery: Thunder Vibes Reggae Festival II | date=5 September 2016 }} In September 2016 Heinrichs played The Shoreline Jam Festival in Long Beach, California, alongside Tribal Seeds, J Boog and Iration.{{cite web | url=http://www.theislandsound.com/2016/08/shoreline-jam-festival-lineup/ | title=The Island Sound | Shoreline Jam: Festival Lineup | date=25 August 2016 }} In January 2017, Heinrichs performed in the country of Guam for his second time, once again at The Trenchfest Festival alongside Katchafire and Fortunate Youth.{{cite web| url = https://www.guampdn.com/story/entertainment/pika-magazine/2017/01/31/trench-fest-3-brings-good-vibrations-guam/96705054/| title = Trench Fest 3 brings good vibrations to Guam {{!}} Entertainment {{!}} guampdn.com| date = 31 January 2017}} March to late May 2017, Heinrichs was direct support for Fortunate Youth's spring album release tour.{{cite web | url=https://topshelfreggae.com/news/fortunate-youth-announces-the-2017-spring-cd-release-tour | title=Fortunate Youth announces the 2017 Spring CD Release Tour | date=15 December 2016 }} Heinrichs started 2018 with an eight-date California tour that included a performance at One Love Cali Reggae Fest 2018 and a sold out debut performance at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California. For this tour Heinrichs assembled a 10 piece band including back up singers and horns.{{cite web |url=http://www.observatoryoc.com/shows/8005605/josh-heinrichs-skillinjah/ |title=Josh Heinrichs, SkillinJah – Observatory OC |website=www.observatoryoc.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180109082126/http://www.observatoryoc.com/shows/8005605/josh-heinrichs-skillinjah |archive-date=2018-01-09}}{{cite web |url=https://www.onelovecalifest.com/ |title=Home |website=onelovecalifest.com}}{{cite web | url=http://www.dailycal.org/2018/02/19/josh-heinrichs-cornerstone/ | title=Josh Heinrichs struggles to keep reggae alive at Cornerstone | date=20 February 2018 }}{{cite web | url=https://topshelfreggae.com/gallery/josh-henrichs-at-the-observatory-oc | title=Josh Henrichs at the Observatory OC | date=20 March 2018 }}
Discography
- 'Big Hits w/ Phen' album (2001)
- 'Steppin Out of Babylon w/ Jah Roots' album (2002)
- 'More Herbs for the Youth w/ Jah Roots' album (2005)
- 'Babylon Weak Heart w/ SkillinJah w/ Jah Roots' album (2005)
- Crucial (album) w/ Jah Roots album (2006)
- Joy (Jah Roots album) w/ Jah Roots album (2008)
- 'Things Change' - EP (2009)
- 'Favorites' w/ Cas Haley unreleased album (2009)
- 'Live in Hawaii' album (2010)
- 'Josh Heinrichs & Friends' album (2010)
- 'Jah Roots' album (2011)
- 'Emergency Spliff w/ SkillinJah' album (2011)
- 'Satisfied' album (2011)
- 'Reality w/ SkillinJah' album (2012)
- 'Rooftop Session' - EP (2013)
- Sweet Sensi with Fortunate Youth (2013)
- 'High on Love' - EP (2013)
- Signs appearance with SkillinJah & Nowlege (2014)
- Star Gazing appearance with Zack Mufasa (2015)
- 'Good Vibes' album (2016)
- 'The Best Yet' album (2016)
- So High appearance with Arise Roots, Marlon Asher & SkillinJah (2017)
- Made in California - EP w/ SkillinJah (2018)
- Easy Road appearance with Artikal Sound System (2018)
- Revolution appearance with Inna Vision (2018)
- Good Vibes appearance with Nowlege & SkillinJah (2019)
- ''Resist' - EP w/ SkillinJah (2020)
- Can't Wait appearance with Soul Majestic (2020)
- Rollercoaster - Single w/ SkillinJah (2020)
- So Crucial - Single w/ Tuff Lion, Leno Banton & SkillinJah (2021)
- Herbs, You & Me - Single w/ SkillinJah & Freddy For Peace (2021)
- Use My Mind - Single from 'Cali Roots Riddim 2021' album. Produced by Collie Buddz (2021)
- Gunman - Single w/ SkillinJah (2021)
- ‘Josh Heinrichs’ - Self-titled album (2021)
- Just Cool - Single w/ Hale' (2022)
- New Day - Single w/ Gary Dread of The Movement (2022)
- Fade Away - Single w/ Bobby Hustle (2022)
- Harvest - Single w/ Lopaka Rootz & SkillinJah (2022)
- You Can Heal Your Life - Single w/ Inna Vision (2023)
- 'Acoustic Sesh' album (2023)
- Kush - Single w/ Soul Rebel Project (2024)
- Valerie - Single (2024)
- The Man Who Got So High - Single with Aston Heinrichs (2024)
References
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External links
- [http://www.joshheinrichs.com Official Website]
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