Based out of Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand, Israel Starr is a multi Platinum & Gold artist. Israel's brand of authentic Roots Reggae, Funk and World music has been recognised with in Aotearoa winning ‘Best Roots Artists’ at the NZ Music Awards and 2x recipient of ‘Best Reggae album’ at the national indigenous Maori Music Awards.
Israel Starr has collaborated and produced alongside international heavyweights including Lutan Fyah (JA), Luciano (JA), Gappy Ranks (UK), Million Stylez (SE), Mutabaruka (JA), Exile The Brave (JA), and local heroes including Majic, NRG Rising, Sonz of Zion, Melodownz, Troy Kingi, Reality Chant,, Tomorrow People,, Raggadat Cris (AU), Lion Rezz, Riddim Cartel, Tiki Taane, Awa (Nesian Mystic) and many more.
Israel Starr is also well known for his work behind the scenes, being a finalist for the ‘Breakthrough Manager of the Year’ at the MMF awards. Israel also runs an indie record label ‘BlessUp Music’ that has had great success with a solid roster of artists boasting 10 number 1 singles, 5 top ten singles, 2 Platinum records, 2 Gold records and over 20 million Spotify streams.
