Today, Dirty Heads, the reggae-influenced band redefining the sound of Southern California since 2003, dropped a bilingual Spanish/English remix for “Vacation,”the global smash song behind the #VacationTransition TikTokchallenge, with Latin music sensation Jon Ztitled “Vacation Y Vacaciones,”via Better Noise Music. Extending the celebrations of the song’s global success, Puerto Rican trap artist Jon Z wanted to add his own spin to the song, adding a fresh take that further includes the worldwide Spanish-speaking audience who have enthusiastically participated in the social media phenomenon over the past few months. “Vacation Y Vacaciones (featuring Jon Z)” is now available for streaming and download HERE. Both acts also teamed up for a music video for the new collaboration, also released today, creating a visual look at the new carefree and inclusive sentiments that the track has taken on around the world. WATCH HERE.
Excited about the remix and reconnecting with fans on the road, lead singer Jared Watson said, “We were stoked to have Jon Z jump on the track and add his own style to it. And we hope to get down to Mexico and South America to play some live music as soon as we can.”
Jon Z added, “I am so happy I was able to collaborate with Dirty Heads. They are genuine to their artistic style, and we share a similar vibe. I hope everyone has as fun listening to this as we did making it together”
The band’s profile has significantly increased in international markets, with the organic viral moment of “Vacation” and its accompanying #VacationTransition challenge trend increasing streams for the original track across all platforms by 90%, with an increase of over 250% on Amazon alone, and earlier this year an increase of over 800% on Spotify. The song’s massive success has earned it introductions on over 36 viral international playlists, viral and pop playlists with massive global reach, 144% increase of Shazams, entry on the Shazam Global Top 200 Chart and TikTokDaily, Weekly & Trending videos, and all-time top track charts. It entered Instagram’s top 10 list worldwide this spring after consistently charting on Reels’ most used sounds globally. As further evidence of the song’s striking success, the track has reached over 4 BILLION consumption plays across all social platforms since January 2021.
Last month, the band released a reflective compilation album The Best of Dirty Headsto celebrate their career success with seven Top 20 hits over seven studio albums, alongside a new collaboration with legendary drummer Travis Barker and Aimee Interrupter of The Interrupters called “Rage,”giving fans a taste of what’s to come on their next full–length project as Billboardnoted that the collaboration, “gives the band’s signature reggae rock sound a new gritty punk flavor.”
The band is bringing their impressive catalogue to life on stage this summer and are currently in the midst of a North American tour with co-headliners Sublime with Romeon their “High and Mighty”tour. Full list of tour dates are available below and tickets are available now at highandmightytour.com. Dirty Heads is also a force to be reckoned with on the road, having sold over a million tickets in the last five years and boasting sold out summer amphitheater venues every year since the band’s founding.
Upcoming Dirty Heads Tour Dates
August 21 – Chillicothe, IL – Summer Camp Festival
August 22 – Tacoma, WA – Reggae on the Way
August 26 – Bend, OR – Les Schwab Amphitheater
August 28 – Placerville, CA – Dry Diggins Festival
August 29 – Corning, CA – Rolling Hills Casino
August 30 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
August 31 – Bonner, MT – Kettlehouse Amp
September 2 – Cheyenne, WY – The Chinook
September 3 – Grand Junction, CO – The Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park
September 5 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
September 6 – Lubbock, TX – Lonestar Events Center
September 9 – New Orleans, LA – Orpheum Theater
September 11 – Columbia, SC – Columbia Speedway
September 13 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory at the District
September 14 – Louisville, KY – Waterfront Park
September 16 – Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest
September 17 – Chicago, IL – Riot Fest
September 18–19 – Asbury Park, NJ – Sea.Hear.Now (EXACT DATE NOT YET ANNOUNCED)
September 21 – Portland, ME – Thompson’s Point
September 22 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casion Ballroom
September 23 – New Haven, CT – Westville Music Bowl
September 24 – Brooklyn, NY – Coney Island Amphitheater
September 25 – Rochester, NY – Main Street Armory
September 24 – Brooklyn, NY – Coney Island Amphitheater
September 27 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
September 28 – Indianapolis, IN – TCU Place Amphitheater
September 29 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
September 30 – Columbus, OH – Express Live
October 1 – Newport, KY – Ovation
October 2 – Kansas City, MO – Grinders
October 3 – Sioux City , IA – Tyson Events Center
October 7 – Phoenix, AZ – Mesa Amphitheatre
October 8 – Coachella, CA – Coachella Crossroads Complex
October 9 – Ventura, CA – Ventura County Fairgrounds
October 10 – Las Vegas, NV – Reggae Rise Up Las Vegas
October 14 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amphitheatre
October 15 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amphitheatre
October 24 – St Petersburg, FL – Reggae Rise Up Florida
November 3 – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico – Cali Roots
November 4 – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico – Cali Roots
November 5 – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico – Cali Roots
November 6 – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico – Cali Roots
November 7 – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico – Cali Roots
