Irie Love first gained notice as one of the finalists on the "Brown Bags to Stardom" competition in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1999.
13 Facts About Irie Love
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Irie Love was signed by John Iervolino onto his record label, Quiet Storm Records.
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Irie Love was featured as the only new artist on his world music compilation entitled Roots Music Volume 2: Private Beach Party for which they used her likeness to promote the album.
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Irie Love's father is a former NFL linebacker and she is a descendant of Robert Love who founded Love's Bakery in Hawaii.
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In 2002, Irie Love booked a tour as a back-up singer for the artist Pink.
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Irie Love continued as a back-up singer for the next three years singing for such artists as Dave Hollister and Chaka Khan.
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Irie Love became one of the twelve finalists in the Irie FM Red Stripe Big Break Competition.
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Irie Love was introduced to the reggae group Morgan Heritage at the East Fest in St Thomas, Jamaica in December 2006.
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Irie Love immediately began touring the world as their opening act alongside their younger brother Laza.
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Irie Love sang backup for Morgan Heritage touring the United States, the Caribbean, South America, Africa, Europe and the UK.
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In October 2008, Irie Love released her first EP entitled Ehiku; on October 18,2008, and threw a launch party for the EP in Waikiki, Hawaii.
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Irie Love has been featured on several compilation albums such as The Biggest Reggae One-Drop Anthems 2008 and Coconut Island Vol.
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Irie Love performed and recorded with her mentors Salaam Remi, Lee Francis, George 'Fiji' Veikoso and several other producers for her Hawaiian Reggae album for 2012.