Brandon Rootz

Brandon Rootz (born November 15, 1992) is an international singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and producer. He is a multifaceted recording artist renowned for his musical prowess across various genres. His compositions are featured on Grammy-nominated albums such as "Upside Down" by Buju Banton and the movie soundtrack “Murda She Wrote” for the film "Bad Boys For Life."
Rootz launched his music career in 2017 with the release of his debut single, "Only You." Since then, he has released several singles spanning various genres such as reggae, rock, world, jazz, country, blues, pop, and Latin. Rootz has made notable contributions to reggae and Jamaican music, collaborating with celebrated artists such as Luciano Messenjah, Buju Banton, and King Jammys.
Notable works include singles such as “Without The Greed,” “Short Change,” “No More Corruption,” “Paradise,” and “Fly Away.” He has also performed at the Montego Bay festival, "Sumfest," in July 2023. Rootz has been featured in various publications and is an influential up-and-coming music artist.
==Early life==
Rootz, born Brandon Eric Hess on November 15, 1992, in California, exhibited an early interest in music. He started taking piano lessons at age five. His musical talent became evident when he reproduced the Star-Spangled Banner's melody after listening to it at a Little League baseball event.
==Career==
Rootz is an internationally recognized artist and producer. He launched his music career in 2017 with the release of his debut single, "Only You." The following year, in 2018, he expanded his discography by releasing seven additional singles, spanning various genres such as reggae, rock, world, jazz, country, blues, pop, and Latin.
Rootz's compositional talents have been showcased on several prominent industry projects. Notably, he contributed to the success of the Grammy-nominated album "Upside Down" by Buju Banton, featuring acclaimed artists including Stephen Marley, Pharrell Williams, and John Legend. He also contributed to the soundtrack of the film "Bad Boys For Life," sharing credits with artists like The Black Eyed Peas, Pitbull, Rick Ross, and Daddy Yankee.
He has made significant contributions to the reggae and Jamaican music scenes. In 2023, Rootz released the single "Without the Greed," featuring reggae legend Luciano Messenjah, garnering recognition from a global audience.
In July 2023, Rootz was invited by the renowned music producer King Jammys to perform at the Montego Bay festival, "Sumfest." 
Additionally, Rootz completed a live album recorded at the Tuff Gong studio in Kingston, Jamaica. The album featured guitarist Earl “Chinna” Smith, a seasoned musician who had previously toured with Bob Marley and The Wailers.
==Music style and influence==
Rootz's musical talent transcends genres, from reggae and Jamaican music to rock, blues, country, jazz, and pop, captivating a global audience. He infuses his performances with endless energy while seamlessly fusing various genres, drawing inspiration from musicians like Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, and Miles Davis. Since his 2017 debut single "Only You," he has released singles spanning reggae, rock, world, jazz, country, blues, pop, and Latin genres, solidifying his status as a distinctive and dynamic artist in contemporary music.
==Discography==
===Singles:===
* "Without The Greed" feat. Luciano Messenjah (2023)
* "Short Change" (2021)
* "Heal My Head" feat. Derajah (2018)
* "No More Corruption" (2018)
* "To Maui" (2018)
* "Paradise" (2018)
* "Love Addiction" (2018)
* "The River" (2018)
* "Fly Away" (2018)
* "Only You" (2017)
===Song Credits (Composer/Lyricist):===
* "The World is Changing" by Buju Banton (2020)
* "Murda She Wrote" by Buju Banton (2020)
* "Dennis Brown Tracks of Life" by King Jammys, featuring Brandon Rootz on guitar (2018)
===Songwriter and performer:===
* "No More Corruption" and "Heal My Head," produced by King Jammys (2018)
==Gallery==
==In the media==
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==References==
==External links==
* Official website
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* Brandon Rootz on Soundcloud
* Brandon Rootz on YouTube
Category:1992 births
Category:Singers
Category:Songwriters
Category:Entrepreneurs
Category:Producers
Category:People from California