Mobadass frontman and founder Earl Pereira is well known in the Canadian music scene for his intensely energetic stage presence and his ability to connect with an audience. As the bassist and co-founder of one of Canada's best live bands Wide Mouth Mason, Pereira has already had a successful career highlighted by numerous top 20 radio and video hits, touring with the Rolling Stones and ACDC, sharing the stage with Alanis Morrisette, Nickleback, Nelly Furtado, Van Morrisson and selling nearly 250,000 albums over an 8 year span with Warner Music Canada. From childhood entertainer, to nation wide rock-star, Earl has always been an extraordinary crowd pleaser. Canadian Musician Magazine named him one of the country's top bass players however, most people do not know that he is also a remarkable singer, songwriter, and producer.

By 2004, Pereira felt it was time to put his energy and experience into a new passion. He founded Mobadass as a creative outlet for his distinct style of "island rock" music. This is a sound created by combining music of his two cultures, the Philippines and Canada with soulful reggae-rock and funky pop. Mobadass has shared the stage with Bedouin Soundclash, Sloan, Los Lobos, Blue Rodeo, K-OS, and more. Being voted "Best Local Band" in 2006 and 2007 by Saskatoon's Planet S Magazine earned them the official title of hometown favorite. They continue to impress a growing fan base across Western Canada with catchy songs and an energy that is guaranteed to pack the dancefloor! Mobadass has been invited to perform at the 2007 Western Canadian Music Awards, the 2007 and 2008 Juno Festivals, and at Canadian Music Week 2008.

A bit about the album...

The first single "Home To Me" is a triumphant pop anthem in which Pereira cleverly uses the concept of home as a metaphor for love. "Nobody Knows" is arguably the most unique mix of styles combining Jack Johnson-esqe acoustic rhythyms with hip-hop, and tripped out jazz, while Pereira shares an interesting piece of his youth. This song also features Kyprios, one of Canada's finest emcees from the westcoast hip-hop group Sweatshop Union. The title track "Island Rock" is a more serious social commentary on racism yet it has a positive and uplifting undertone. From start to finish, this feel good album features great song after great song which is a rare feat in the modern day 'singles' driven music industry. Island Rock is an album you'll want to dance to, drive to, party to, and chill to...

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