Bay Area Reggae started online in december 2003. However, the formation of the webzine started in September 2002. While Sitting in class bored, Ras James got an idea to start some sort of zine, whether printed or online, to spread the vibes of local reggae music. When he told Ben Turconi about it, Ben liked the idea and the two started working on it. Eventually because of factors in life it was put on temporary hold, until September of 2003 when Ben's uncle offered to host our site. We worked on a layout, and got the domain registered and had a basic version up in December. We are now glad to have a renovated layout here and lot's of new features. We Hope you enjoy visiting this site, Thank You.

We'd like to thank the following people for their contributions to the scene, their contribution to the site, or any other way they've helped any of us:
 Isaac Haile Selassie, Drew for doing the flash intro for us, Rocker T, Strictly Roots, Reggae Angels, Don Carlos, Native Elements, Bob Slayton at www.onelovereggae.com, Mystic Lion Art, Ras Adam Simeon, Chapter 11, Mystic Roots, DJ Collage, Ras Amha Baraka, Fenton, Cynthia Roots, Stevie Love, Ras Jacob, Del-Rickie Carter, Standout Selector, Wadi Gad, Mama T, Wisdom Records, Reggae Runnin's SF, www.ireggae.com, Ras Jahson, KSVY Radio in Sonoma, KPFA in Berkeley, The Phoenix Theater, The Shop, Ashkenaz, and anyone else who helps to spread the good vibes of Reggae music in the bay area or anywhere else.