Orange County, CA – Rising reggae-rock artist Casey Smiles has just dropped “Back to 99”, a sun-drenched single that transports listeners straight to the skate decks, mixtapes, and backyard parties of late-'90s Southern California. Blending punchy hip-hop drums with laid-back reggae guitar and a hook that sticks, the track is a love letter to growing up free, wild, and unplugged.

"'Back to 99' is about more than just a year,” says Casey. “It’s a reminder of who we were before life got complicated — before bills, burnout, and cell phones.”

With gritty vocals and a vibe that lands somewhere between Sublime, Blink 182 and Dirty Heads, Back to '99 is already turning heads across Southern California’s alt scene. It’s the first single after Casey Smiles has announced signing with Law Records, Pepper's record label, and is set to deliver a full wave of throwback-fueled modern anthems.

Back to '99 features KC Makes Music on the 2nd verse, a catchy hip-hop departure from the song. KC's addition to the song completes the story in a gritty, Orange County, nostalgic way.