Classic dancehall reggae songs. Recommended popular tracks.

There are many different genres within reggae.

For those who aren’t familiar with reggae, when you hear “dancehall,” you might picture an actual dance venue, right?

Dancehall is a style of reggae centered on programmed (electronic) beats, and it’s one of the most popular, mainstream genres in modern reggae.

This time, we’ve put together a collection of classic dancehall tracks.

We’ve picked a wide range—from timeless classics to the latest hits—so whether you’re well-versed in reggae or new to it, you’ll enjoy this selection!

Now, please take your time and enjoy.

Playlist

Classic dancehall reggae songs. Recommended popular tracks.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	WhenTiger		Introduction to Tiger’s famous song When
2	Go Down DehSpice, Sean Paul, Shaggy		A classic track featuring dancehall heavyweights
3	Who Am IBeenie Man		Introduction to Beenie Man’s classic song “Who Am I”
4	Run Dancehall ft. Lisa MercedezVybz Kartel		Reggae musician releases new song from prison
5	FlexMad Cobra		Introduction to Mad Cobra's hit song Flex
6	Like Gluesean paul		Sean Paul classic, global hit
7	We Be Burningsean paul		Showcasing Sean Paul’s Greatest Hits
8	MedicineAlkaline		Alkaline is gaining popularity again in Jamaica
9	Ghetto Red HotSUPER CAT		A song that portrays the reality of Jamaican ghettos
10	Pro-GressJahvillani		Introducing hit songs by young Jamaican artists
11	Yahoo BoyzIntence		Intense dancehall trap
12	SufferahBounty Killer		Reggae songs that fight social issues
13	King Of The DancehallBeenie Man		Representative dancehall songs by Beenie Man
14	Wanna Be LovedBuju Banton		Buju Banton’s soothing reggae song
15	Ting-A-lingShabba Ranks		Introduction to Shabba Ranks' classic songs
16	Turn Me OnKevin Lyttle		Kevin Lyttle’s smash dancehall hit
17	BoombasticShaggy		Shaggy’s 1995 hit song “Boombastic”
18	Sweet To The BellyVybz Kartel		Vybz Kartel’s signature dancehall tracks
19	EARTHQUAKEMunga		Dancehall reggae song from Jamaica
20	Queen of the PackPatra		Dancehall queen Patra’s 1993 hit song
21	ZungguzungguguzungguzengYellowman		From Yellowman's albinism to international stardom
22	Herbman hustlingSugar Minott		A person who switched to being a singer and found success
23	Tek HimMad Cobra		Introduction to Mad Cobra's popular dancehall songs
24	higher levelElephant man		Classic dancehall reggae
25	I Was Born A WinnerFreddie McGregor		A dancehall track that showcases Freddie’s talent
26	Bad From Mi BornMunga		A new style that fuses Rasta and gangsta
27	Boom wah disBurro Banton		A powerful dancehall track by a veteran DJ
28	Shy GuyDiana King		An R&B-style reggae singer from Jamaica
29	BoopsSUPER CAT		Supercat's dancehall smash hit
30	ArleenGeneral Echo		General Echo, the originator of slackness in dancehall reggae
31	Higher LevelElephant man		Elephant Man, the dancehall reggae superstar
32	Place In Your HeartGarnett Silk		Garnett Silk, a genius who died young in an accident
33	Murder DemNinjaman		A rebellious reggae artist with a love for ninjas
34	Party TimeDanny English feat. Eggnog		A track with strong reggae elements and a tempo that makes it fun to dance to.
35	Ghetto People SongEverton Blender		Everton Blender's classic song Ghetto People Song
36	Ultimate HustlerSizzla		Sizzla’s creative drive and original reggae
37	Real MckoyMavado		Mavado’s debut song is a hit
38	Must Be LoveSmujji ft Fya		A track that makes your body move at a reggae club
39	Gun Pon MeShabba Ranks		Introduction to Shabba Ranks’s Grammy Award–Winning Album
40	Housecall ft. Maxi PriestShabba Ranks		Shabba Ranks’ love song
41	Dat Sexy BodySasha feat. Fatman Scoop		Dancehall reggae, characterized by the gap between men and women
42	Down in the ghettoBounty Killer		Bounty Killer: A dancehall heavyweight dedicated to social contribution
43	READYRytikal		Ritical, a fusion of reggae and dancehall
44	Push ItMatteo feat Stella		Fusion of reggae and EDM
45	Under Me Sleng TengWayne Smith		The classic track Sleng Teng created by King Jammy
46	Fall For You AgainGREGORY ISAACS		Introduction to Popular Songs by Gregory Isaacs
47	Soul ReaperTommy Lee Sparta		Tommy Lee Sparta’s unique style
48	Alms HouseCapleton		Introduction to the Rastafarian dancehall DJ, Capleton
49	Fresh PartyDocta & Linho ft Tay-O		A cool dancehall reggae track
50	Don’t TestJunior Tucker		Signature songs by Jamaican reggae singers
51	Ghetto Man SkankToyan		A popular dancehall reggae singer
52	Dancehall QueenCrew 7		Dancehall reggae with a beautiful melody
53	We Are One (Ole Ola)Pitbull & Jennifer Lopez & Claudia Leitte		World Cup official song reggae
54	NookieJamesy P		A hit song by a reggae musician from Saint Vincent
55	Beautiful lifeSasha Lopez feat Tony T & Big Ali		Beautiful life with a cheerful sound
56	Dance Hall FeelingTenor Saw		Dancehall signature song by Tenor Saw
57	Murder She WroteChaka Demus & Pliers		Introduction to Classic Songs by Chakademus & Pliers
58	Break UpShelly Thunder		The classic song by dancehall queen Shelly
59	No, No NoDawn Penn		The dancehall version of “NoNoNo” is popular.
60	I’ve Got Your ManLady Saw		Lady Saw, an overwhelmingly popular female deejay
61	ChampionBuju Banton		Buju Banton returns to roots reggae
62	Oneself feat. CHEHONBANTY FOOT		A new track from BF, the reggae sound crew from Tokai
63	Inna Di DancehallMillion Stylez		Authentic Dancehall by Million Stylez
64	Tell Me How ComeMorgan Heritage		Morgan Heritage's religious theme song
65	Dem No Worry WeSUPER CAT		Introduction to Super Cat’s classic songs
66	Just Say NoBeres Hammond		Beres Hammond, a representative artist of lovers rock
67	Love How The Gal FlexBuju Banton		Buju Banton violent dancehall classic
68	Heads HighMr. Vegas		Mr. Vegas’s globally successful dancehall hit song
69	WANDERING MINDASSASSIN		A hype reggae rap track by an assassin
70	GO DOWN GYALSTEPPER’Z Ft. RAGGA RANKS & DJ KING SERENITY		Dancehall reggae for clubs
71	Gimme The Lightsean paul		Sean Paul's global success
72	Hit & Run (ft. Masicka, Di Genius)Shenseea		Shenseea’s positive dancehall
73	Shake It Up TonightLUCIANO		Luciano's debut hit song