Tropical Productions: Artist
Inner Circle
To many listeners, Inner Circle is known chiefly for two songs-the gritty outlaw anthem "Bad Boys," the theme song of the long-running Fox TV series Cops, and the irresistibly upbeat dance number "Sweat (A La La La La Long)." Both of these belong to that rare group of tunes that have transcended their status as chart hits to enter the cultural lexicon. To anyone who's familiar with the band's 20-year-plus history in the reggae field and their immense popularity around the world-there's much more to Inner Circle than what meets the eye. Indeed, this Jamaican-bred, Grammy winning quintet is one of the world's most respected reggae groups with a long string of successes stretching back to the mid-70's. Inner Circle's special brand of pop-oriented Jamaican beats and energy -filled live performances have allowed the band to transcend the traditional reggae niche and enjoy widespread crossover appeal. A testament to this is the fact that Inner Circle plays at many of the world's largest music festivals-headlining alongside such towering pop and rock music icons as Elton John, Peter Gabriel, Van Morrison, Sinead O'Conner, The Black Crowes, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Carlos Santana, and many others.
