Audio Active were a Japanese reggae fusion band who released several albums between the early 1990s and the first decade of the 21st century.
Audio Active were one of the most successful reggae fusion bands to come out of Japan, and were formed in 1987, originally being a solo project of singer Masa.
Their 1997 album Apollo Choco was described by Allmusic as "an example of new and exciting dub, which shows Audio Active's true capabilities".
[5] Further albums followed on On-U Sound, Warner Music Group, and Gyroscope, the last, Back To The Stoned Age, released in 2003.
The band were strongly influenced by Lee "Scratch" Perry, with elements of hip hop.