Classic dancehall reggae songs. Recommended popular tracks.

Boom wah disBurro Banton

Burro Banton – Boom wah dis

This is Burro Banton, a veteran dancehall deejay known for his distinctive gravelly voice.

It’s an intensely powerful track that hits hard with fierce sound and riddim.

At dancehall events, when this song plays, the crowd goes wild—it’s a classic anthem.

Place In Your HeartGarnett Silk

Garnett Silk – Place In Your Heart [Best Quality]

Garnett Silk was a singer so talented that he was even called the second coming of Bob Marley, but he sadly passed away in an accident in 1994.

His beautiful singing voice is, of course, his greatest appeal, but with lyrics centered on themes of love and culture, he was also a remarkable artist with outstanding songwriting talent.

ArleenGeneral Echo

General Echo – Arleen

There is something called slackness, which involves singing dirty jokes and is one aspect of dancehall reggae culture.

The artist often said to be its originator is General Echo.

He has other signature songs as well, but this was the first one to become a hit.

Party TimeDanny English feat. Eggnog

Danny English & Egg Nog – Party Time (DJ PETER PANAMA)

It’s a track with strong reggae elements, and rather than being the kind of song that gets wildly hyped in clubs as is popular lately, it has a tempo that really lets you enjoy dancing.

The melody is easy to remember, and the reggae-flavored rap parts are also very cool.

Higher LevelElephant man

Elephant Man – Higher Level *OFFICIAL VIDEO*

Alongside Sean Paul, Elephant Man is hugely popular as a major star in the dancehall reggae scene.

His hallmarks are his low-key vocals, high-energy, fast-moving stage performances, and his distinctive character and fashion.

Since his debut, he has continued to produce hit songs and is an artist who represents dancehall.

Murder DemNinjaman

Ninja Man – Murder Dem (Sleng Teng riddim)

Ninjaman, who admired Japanese ninjas and took his name from them, is known as a defiant artist in dancehall reggae.

In this track over Ninjaman’s famous riddim, “Sleng Teng,” he boasts aggressively that anyone who opposes him will be crushed by his lyrics.

Ghetto People SongEverton Blender

Ghetto People Song

Everton Blender is a legendary reggae singer who, along with artists like Bob Marley, helped energize Jamaica’s reggae scene in the 1970s.

As the 1980s came around, more songs with “enjoy life” messages—akin to hip-hop—began to be released within reggae, but he continued to put out culturally conscious tracks dealing with religion and war.

That aspect may well be part of what sustains his popularity.

His “Ghetto People Song” is known as one of his signature tunes, and as the title suggests, it focuses on people born in the ghetto.

The track has a laid-back dancehall vibe, so be sure to give it a listen!

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