There are moments in an artist’s career when a show becomes more than another date on the calendar. It becomes a glimpse into what’s coming next. That is exactly what Cisco Adler is promising when he takes the stage in Malibu on July 17 for an intimate FREE performance that doubles as a preview of the next chapter of his career.
For an artist whose fingerprints are all over the evolution of modern reggae rock, Adler has spent much of the last decade helping shape the voices of others. As the producer behind countless records and one of the genre’s most influential creative forces, he has quietly become the connective tissue between generations of artists, nurturing talent while continuing to refine his own sound. Now, he’s turning the spotlight back on himself.
The Malibu showcase will serve as an early look at the new music Adler has been crafting, offering fans a first taste of songs that represent where his creative journey is headed. It’s fitting that the performance comes in an intimate setting rather than on a festival stage. Adler’s newest material feels less concerned with recreating past successes and more focused on rediscovering the instincts that made him one of the scene’s most respected songwriters and producers in the first place.
Helping bring those songs to life are two familiar faces from one of reggae’s fastest rising collectives. Jesse James Pariah and Benny Ranks of Slum Beach Posse will join Adler for the evening, highlighting the collaborative spirit that has become central to his latest work. Adler has been writing extensively with Jesse James Pariah, and their creative chemistry has helped shape much of the music fans can expect to hear. The partnership feels like a natural extension of Adler’s career, one built on bringing together artists who elevate one another while blurring the lines between reggae, hip hop, rock, and soul.
That collaborative DNA has long defined Adler’s approach. Whether helping launch careers from behind the mixing console or creating records that refuse to stay inside one genre, he has always gravitated toward artists who bring authenticity to the room. Jesse James Pariah embodies that same fearless approach, making this showcase feel less like a headlining set and more like a gathering of creative equals unveiling something fresh.
Benny Ranks adds another layer of energy to the evening. As one of Slum Beach Posse’s standout voices, his unmistakable delivery has become a defining part of the collective’s identity, bringing an infectious island energy that complements Adler’s melodic songwriting and production instincts.
With Slum Beach Posse continuing to establish itself as one of the most exciting forces in reggae and Adler entering what feels like a creatively recharged era, the Malibu performance stands as more than a concert. It is a snapshot of where the culture is heading. It is the intersection of experience and youth, of veteran craftsmanship and fresh perspective, all unfolding in one room.
For those lucky enough to grab an RSVP, July 17 won’t simply be an opportunity to hear new songs. It will be a chance to watch one of reggae’s most influential architects begin writing his next chapter in real time.
