Show 9 pm GA tickets are standing room only, with very limited seating available first come, first served. Ventura Music Hall Presents: J BOOG - Born and raised on the West Coast and heavily influenced by his Polynesian upbringing, J Boog is one of the top reggae artists of recent years. Mentored by island reggae icon Fiji, he honed his craft early on, blending reggae with soulful melodies and a distinctive vocal style. A chance encounter with Yami Bolo and Gramps Morgan led him to Jamaica, where he worked in the historical studios of Bob Marley, Don Corleon, Bobby Digital, Shaggy, and Sugar Minott—an experience that deepened his connection to reggae’s rich history and the islands’ culture. His debut album Hear Me Roar dropped in 2007, followed by Backyard Boogie , featuring hits like Let’s Do It Again , produced by Don Corleon, and Sunshine Girl , produced by Gramps Morgan and featuring the late Peetah Morgan. During the 2020 pandemic, Let’s Do It Again went viral on TikTok, boosting its popularity to over 85 million YouTube views and inspiring more than 75,000 videos featuring dance trends led by celebrities such as Jason Derulo, Noah Schnapp, and Charli D’Amelio. His 2016 album Wash House Ting , featuring Morgan Heritage and Buju Banton, topped Billboard’s Reggae Chart and was nominated for Best Reggae Album at the 2018 Grammys. His EP Rose Petals received a 2017 Grammy nomination, along with recognition for topping the U.S. Billboard and iTunes Reggae charts. J Boog’s repertoire boasts collaborations with SOJA, Iration, Tarrus Riley, The Green, Fiji, Chaka Demus, Richie Spice, and more. More recently, his collaborations have kept him at the forefront of reggae and island music as he continues pushing the sound forward. In 2021, he released Siva Mai featuring Siaosi and hosted a dance competition for the track that received entries from dance crews all over the world. His 2024 releases, including Too Hot with Savage and Fire Up Di Roses with The Green, demonstrate his ongoing influence and innovation in the genre. He has toured worldwide, including Europe, Africa, Dubai, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and across the U.S., and has performed at and headlined festivals such as Cali Roots, One Love NZ, One Love Cali, Good Love, Reggae Rise Up, Arizona Roots, Dry Diggings, Holo Holo Music Festival, and The Mayjah Rayjah, to name a few. With a career spanning over a decade, J Boog’s timeless appeal and cross-generational influence continue to shape the future of reggae. Whether headlining massive festivals or collaborating with the next wave of reggae talent, J Boog remains one of the most significant artists of his generation.