House of Shem is a reggae band from New Zealand, mainly playing roots reggae regular reggae influenced by pop, soul and lovers rock. Popular songs are 'Thinking About You' and 'Keep Rising' from their debut album Keep Rising (released 2008 in NZ; 2009 throughout Australia and Hawaii), 'Party' and 'Sweet Love' from their second album Island Vibration (produced 2011 by famous Jamaican engineer Errol Brown, in top on NZ music charts), and 'Take You There' from their third album Harmony (2013). House of Shem has performed live at at the Nga Puhi Festival, Raglan Soundsplash Festival, Parihaka Peace Festival, Te Papa, Cooks garden, Blue Lake Dub, Matariki Kapahaka Fest, Kawhia Kai Fest, Lothlorien Fest, One Love & The Mighty Raggamuffin festival with UB40, The Wailers Band & Maxi Priest.

Band members

Carl Perkins - Vocals/Producer (died in May 2018 from bowel cancer).
Te Omeka Perkins - Vocals/Producer
Isaiah Perkins - Vocals/Producer

Discography

Albums
Year Title Details Peak chart positions NZ
2008 Keep Rising
Released: 26 May 2008
Label: Local Music Ltd
Catalogue: HOSCD001
38
2011 Island Vibration
Released: 14 February 2011
Label: House Of Shem Music/Isaac/Universal
Catalogue: 938571
1
2013 Harmony
Released: 6 December 2013
Label: Isaac/Warner
Catalogue: 5419601602
24

Compilations
Date of Release Title Label Charted Country Catalog Number
2004 Conscious Roots EMI - - 8636632
2005 Conscious Roots 2 Capitol - - 3495142
2006 Conscious Roots 3 Capitol - - 3774962
2007 Conscious Roots 4 Moving Productions - - 5197652
2009 Conscious Roots 2009 EMI - - 2655252
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