Sgt. Remo

Texas Reggae Takes the Big Screen: Texas Rockers Premieres March 22 at Slab Cinema Arthouse

San Antonio, TX – The pulse of Texas reggae comes to the big screen this March with the premiere of Texas Rockers: A Day in the Life of a Texas Reggae Artist, a narrative short film spotlighting the culture, grind, and community behind the Lone Star State’s reggae movement.

The film debuted on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Slab Cinema Arthouse in San Antonio, followed by its official online premiere on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, via the SgtRemoTV YouTube channel and at SgtRemo.com.

Created by Texas reggae artist and cultural advocate Sgt. Remo, Texas Rockers blends narrative storytelling with real-life artists, musicians, DJs, and venues that power the state’s growing reggae scene. The film offers an authentic look at what it takes to build reggae culture in Texas — highlighting the struggles and tribulations artists and musicians face behind the scenes while pursuing their craft.

“This film is about more than music,” says Sgt. Remo. “It’s about documenting a movement that’s been building quietly but powerfully across Texas. The artists in this film are the culture — and this is just Chapter One.”

Premiere Event – March 22 (4–8 PM)

The Slab Cinema Arthouse premiere featured:

• Live dub sets by Emch of Subatomic Sound System and McPullish
• Light bites and community networking
• Meet-and-greet with featured artists
• Exclusive merchandise and photo opportunities

All actors in the film are real-life reggae artists and contributors to the Texas music ecosystem, reinforcing the film’s mission to spotlight authentic voices within the culture.

About the Film

Texas Rockers is a short narrative film inspired by the Texas reggae movement. Rather than a documentary, the film uses cinematic storytelling to reflect the real experiences of working reggae artists navigating creativity, independence, financial pressure, and cultural identity in Texas.

With reggae scenes expanding in cities like San Antonio, Houston, Austin, and beyond, Texas Rockers positions Texas as a serious contributor to the global reggae conversation.

How It Started

The original idea began as a visual companion to the single “Texas Kush,” released on a recent album. I reached out to my longtime collaborator and videographer, John Marc Lucid, who has directed most of my recent music videos. We had talked for years about creating a short film, so when I shared the concept, he was immediately on board.

I wrote a short script built around the idea of showcasing Texas reggae artists in their own cities and environments, reflecting how spread out—but connected—we are across the state. The story was loosely inspired by the Jamaican cult classic Rockers, a film that famously featured real reggae artists playing versions of themselves.

From Concept to Community Film

As the project evolved, it became clear that this film couldn’t exist without including the wider Texas reggae ecosystem.

Despite common misconceptions, Texas has a deep and thriving reggae scene, with dozens of bands, prolific producers, dedicated DJs, radio personalities, journalists, photographers, venue owners, and cultural advocates supporting the music every day. There are historic venues, multiple annual reggae festivals, and strong Caribbean influences that stretch back decades. Texas is the second most populated state in the country, and its reggae culture reflects that diversity and scale.

What began as a promotional concept quickly transformed into a true community film. Artists, musicians, DJs, venue owners, and culture-bearers from across Texas volunteered to participate. Every person I spoke to about the project expressed excitement about finally seeing Texas reggae documented on film. Dozens of people have already contributed their time, equipment, locations, and creative energy to help make Texas Rockers a reality.