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RAS-1 (Richard Arthur Smith) is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and visual artist. RAS-1 was an original
member of <a href="spotify:artist:3zAxGWQqKmDnAsCY57ihKR" data-name="Long Beach Dub Allstars">Long Beach Dub Allstars</a>, the band co-founded in 1996 by <a href="spotify:artist:0EdvGhlC1FkGItLOWQzG4J" data-name="Sublime">Sublime</a>'s bassist and drummer, Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh, after the untimely passing of Sublime frontman Bradley Nowell. RAS-1 penned many of the LBDA classics including his signature first single “Trailer RAS” and the hit “SUNNY HOURS” featuring <a href="spotify:artist:085pc2PYOi8bGKj0PNjekA" data-name="will.i.am">will.i.am</a> of the multi-platinum hip-hop superstars <a href="spotify:artist:1yxSLGMDHlW21z4YXirZDS" data-name="Black Eyed Peas">Black Eyed Peas</a>. RAS-1 additionally sang and played lead and rhythm guitar in SHORTBUS, a side project with SUBLIME’S bassist Eric Wilson and guitarist Trey Pangborn of FALLING IDOLS.
For 2 decades RAS-1 has maintained his own style while collaborating with legends along the way,
and is respected in the California reggae-jam subculture as an architect of both the style and sound
of vibrant Southern California.
NOW, RAS-1 returns as a SOLO ARTIST with a full band. After RAS-1 father’s passing, and with deepening health issues of his own, RAS-1 began a profound journey of self-discovery culminating in the poignant and honest requiem “Take me Home”, slated to drop on a 10” vinyl collection and compilation in association with Fat Mike from <a href="spotify:artist:4S2yOnmsWW97dT87yVoaSZ" data-name="NOFX">NOFX</a>'s new label Bottles to the Ground / Fat Wreck Chords. RAS-1’s unique songwriting and gritty authenticity brings it back to that original roughneck Long Beach reggae sound with an eye and ear towards the future. RAS-1 is back, and his soul and his sound is healthier than ever!
member of <a href="spotify:artist:3zAxGWQqKmDnAsCY57ihKR" data-name="Long Beach Dub Allstars">Long Beach Dub Allstars</a>, the band co-founded in 1996 by <a href="spotify:artist:0EdvGhlC1FkGItLOWQzG4J" data-name="Sublime">Sublime</a>'s bassist and drummer, Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh, after the untimely passing of Sublime frontman Bradley Nowell. RAS-1 penned many of the LBDA classics including his signature first single “Trailer RAS” and the hit “SUNNY HOURS” featuring <a href="spotify:artist:085pc2PYOi8bGKj0PNjekA" data-name="will.i.am">will.i.am</a> of the multi-platinum hip-hop superstars <a href="spotify:artist:1yxSLGMDHlW21z4YXirZDS" data-name="Black Eyed Peas">Black Eyed Peas</a>. RAS-1 additionally sang and played lead and rhythm guitar in SHORTBUS, a side project with SUBLIME’S bassist Eric Wilson and guitarist Trey Pangborn of FALLING IDOLS.
For 2 decades RAS-1 has maintained his own style while collaborating with legends along the way,
and is respected in the California reggae-jam subculture as an architect of both the style and sound
of vibrant Southern California.
NOW, RAS-1 returns as a SOLO ARTIST with a full band. After RAS-1 father’s passing, and with deepening health issues of his own, RAS-1 began a profound journey of self-discovery culminating in the poignant and honest requiem “Take me Home”, slated to drop on a 10” vinyl collection and compilation in association with Fat Mike from <a href="spotify:artist:4S2yOnmsWW97dT87yVoaSZ" data-name="NOFX">NOFX</a>'s new label Bottles to the Ground / Fat Wreck Chords. RAS-1’s unique songwriting and gritty authenticity brings it back to that original roughneck Long Beach reggae sound with an eye and ear towards the future. RAS-1 is back, and his soul and his sound is healthier than ever!
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