About Us

The vision for Hot Steppa began in St. Thomas, Jamaica, in 2014, when Phil Hot Steppa (CEO/DJ/Executive Producer) and Marcus Chong (A&R/Producer) envisioned a project combining a sound system, record label, apparel line, and event production. Their goal was to create a platform that supports selected artists by managing their marketing and producing music and videos. Additionally, they aimed to provide the necessary infrastructure for events, and merch and apparel sales to fund creative endeavors.

In 2021, Phil and DJ Tetris (DJ/Producer) officially launched the Hot Steppa Sound System, a party sound rooted in Reggae and Dancehall, enriched with Afrobeats, Hip Hop, and Pop. Hot Steppa LLC was established in LA, featuring an iconic 1966 Step Van as a mobile sound system, solidifying their reputation as a premier reggae sound in the city. 

In 2018, Marcus connected Phil with Tuff Like Iron (Artist/Producer/Marketing/Apparel). Tuff became the first featured artist on Hot Steppa Records, releasing two singles, "Roll Out" and “Sometimeish”, in 2023. Her "Unbreakable" album, executive produced by Phil Hot Steppa, was released in June 2024. 

In 2023, Yungg Tripp (DJ/Producer) joined as a DJ and in-house producer, enhancing the team's capabilities with his extensive artist and road management experience.

In 2024 Phil moved to Jamaica to establish the business there.  DJ Stich was added to the roster for North Coast events.  Performing at a number of events around Jamaica in 2024 and 2025 - we are now fully active in Kingston, Morant Bay, Ocho Rios, and our original Los Angeles home base.

Contact us to book your next event or festival!