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Singer Songwriter Percussionist

Meet JLYFSH — the joyful pulse of island life and global grooves! 🌴✨

JLYFSH is a groove-summoning force of nature—born between the redwoods of Northern California and the rolling hills of Pennsylvania, and forged in the flames of live music from Vegas to NYC.
He’s a rhythmic storyteller, a cosmic beat-traveler channeling the spirits of the Grateful Dead and the roots of reggae into something new, raw, and full of life.
With hands trained in West African percussion and a heart steeped in dancehall, reggaetón, psychedelic rock, bluegrass, and blues, JLYFSH doesn’t just play music—he conjures it.
Whether spitting spoken word poetry over drum patterns or laying down deep dub grooves that ripple through your bones, he’s on a mission to make bodies move, minds expand, and souls remember.

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🌊🎶 New Release from JLYFSH: "The Sea Cliff" Has Arrived  

From the pounding rhythm of the waves to the whispering winds at the edge of the continent, Jellyfish (JLYFSH) returns with a soaring new track that captures the majesty, the madness, and the mystery of the coast: “The Sea Cliff.” This isn’t just a song—it’s a journey.

Inspired by the towering cliffs of Santa Cruz, California, from the wild West Cliffs to the poetic hush of the East Cliffs, Jellyfish invites us to climb beyond the surface—to ascend toward something deeper. Something higher. Something raw and

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🌴 "MIAMI" IS HERE – TONIGHT, LET’S GROOVE 🌴  

Tonight let's groove, let's move like coconut trees sway. Got Miami dancing crazy, the streets are blazing herb.

That’s the opening clue — and the invitation. The bass is deep, the air’s electric, and the block is on fire. Welcome to Miami, the brand new single from yours truly, JLYFSH.

“Miami” is a sonic postcard from the heart of a tropical nightlife dream. It’s got an electronic groove, a dubstep twist, and enough rhythm to make even the palm trees break into a two-step. I made this track to celebrate the…

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JLYFSH Drum 4saleq 

Looking to rehome my beloved African djembe drum to a good musical home.

This drum was handmade in Mali, West Africa, featuring beautiful hand-carved designs and an authentic goatskin drum head. She has a warm, resonant tone with great projection—perfect for drum circles, solo practice, or adding unique flavor to your recordings or performances.

She's seen some love over the years and has normal cosmetic wear, but she's structurally sound and still plays beautifully. Fair condition overall—no cracks or…

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Drift Together  

Just dropped on all your favorite streaming platforms — including Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, and more — “Drift Together” is the brand new single from JLYFSH that wraps you in the warmth of reggae and Afrobeat while telling the whimsical, wave-tossed tale of two unlikely lovers: a pair of driftwood souls floating through the vast embrace of the ocean.

This track isn’t just music. It’s a floating meditation, a sonic love letter carved from woodgrain and surf foam — and it couldn’t come at a better time.

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🌊🎶 Welcome to the World of JLYFSH: Dive In, Float Free, Stay Tuned 🎶🌊 

What’s good, tribe? 🌈 Welcome to the official JLYFSH blog — the heartbeat of the whole movement. This is more than just a blog; it’s a celebration, a connection, a living rhythm pulsing with everything JLYFSH is about. From the deepest basslines to the highest vibrations, this is where it all flows.

Whether you’ve been floating with us since the early jam sessions or you’re just dipping your toes into the tide, this space is your front-row pass to the full JLYFSH experience — and trust us, it’s only getting…

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