Adrian Xavier

Seattle reggae artist Adrian Xavier blends roots reggae, dub textures and global rhythms into uplifting music built for connection.

Roots in Seattle. Music for the world.

Born in Seattle and raised while traveling throughout the West Coast, Adrian began his recording career with Pure Water, the band he formed with longtime collaborator Stuart Johnson in 1997. The group shared bills with major reggae artists including The Wailers and Jimmy Cliff before Adrian stepped forward as a solo artist.

His debut solo album, R Nature, was mixed by Andrew Diamond and brought together musicians from Seattle and Jamaica. Songs including “Mother Nature” and “Unleash the Lion,” featuring Prezident Brown, earned rotation on SiriusXM’s The Joint and helped introduce Adrian’s socially conscious sound to reggae audiences beyond the Pacific Northwest.

A live experience with purpose

Whether performing solo with acoustic guitar or backed by a full band, Adrian creates an energetic, welcoming atmosphere. His shows move through roots reggae, worldbeat, folk-inspired storytelling and improvisational dub while centering unity, social awareness, empowerment and positive action.

Across three solo albums and nearly twenty collaborative releases, Adrian has developed a body of work that crosses genres without losing its message. He has appeared on bills with artists including Michael Franti & Spearhead, Matisyahu, Sean Paul, Macklemore, Clinton Fearon, Prezident Brown, Blackalicious, Groundation, The Congos, Don Carlos, John Legend and Sheryl Crow.

Selected highlights

• Three solo albums and nearly twenty collaborative releases
• SiriusXM rotation for “Mother Nature” and “Unleash the Lion”
• “Earthlingz” collaboration with Trench Town drummer Squidly Cole
• Music and appearances connected with REI’s “Get Outside” campaign, Emerald Downs and Comcast On Demand

Listen, connect and book

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