[Reggae 101] Enjoy the Music! A Roundup of Popular Japanese Reggae Artists

“Japa-reggae” is reggae music born in Jamaica, evolved with a distinctly Japanese sensibility.

Its sound and lyrics bring a unique radiance to the music scene.

The gentle, embracing rhythms and the delicate lyrical expression unique to the Japanese language are its charms.

In this article, we’ll introduce artists who let you fully savor the appeal of Japa-reggae.

If you’re looking to discover music you’ve never encountered before, this is content you’ll definitely want to check out!

Playlist

[Reggae 101] Enjoy the Music! A Roundup of Popular Japanese Reggae Artists
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	JAPANESE QUEENU THE STARR		A rising star fusing reggae and Japanese
2	Step right up!775		The Musical Appeal of 775, a Reggae DJ from Kishiwada
3	APOLLO STYLEAPOLLO		The appeal of APOLLO’s fast rap and melodious flow
4	The Mole’s SongEXPRESS		Introduction of reggae artists by EXPRESS
5	RAGGAMUFFINPAPA U-Gee		Papa U-Gee, the pioneer of Japanese reggae
6	Brain Narcotics Remix feat. CHEHON, MAKA, Ku-Jun, POWER WAVE, CIMA & keithRAY		RAY is a reggae singer and continues to be active after his major debut.
7	CoralSPiCYSOL		SPiCYSOL is a Surf Beat Music band.
8	I’m watching you.SPINNA B-ILL		Reggae soul music by Spinna B-ILL
9	Midsummer OrionINFINITY16		Reggae sound crew based in Yokohama, active
10	OSAKA TOWNMIGHTY JAM ROCK		A pioneer of Japanese reggae from Osaka
11	Lifetime RespectMiki Dōsan		Miki Dōsan is active as a pioneer of Japanese reggae
12	ImpactCHEHON		A reggae DJ who, after training, returned to their home country and is now active
13	Drown LoveARIWA		A diverse band centered on roots reggae
14	You should live as you like.THUNDER		THUNDER's reggae music
15	JUDGMENTkonchiizu		A four-member DJ crew from South Osaka, active in reggae
16	Life Goes Ondōraku		An artist who overcame illness and returned to the stage
17	Give ThanksJ-REXXX		A native of Tsuyama has found success in reggae and is gaining support.
18	Life is GreatKotobukikun		Gain experience in Kansai and become a nationally recognized reggae artist
19	SAMURAImanji rain		Yosuke Kubozuka is actively working in reggae
20	Golden SoulShonan no Kaze		Shonan no Kaze is a four-member reggae crew leading the Japanese music scene.
21	ADVISEARARE		From Yokohama, the skilled reggae DJ ARARE
22	Intersection feat. EXPRESSBANTY FOOT		Banty Foot, a reggae sound crew from Nagoya
23	LIGHT feat. KYO ToraLIFESTYLE		A collective of skilled producers in Japanese reggae
24	If you wanna go, then go.NANJAMAN		The appeal of the musicians who built the reggae scene
25	Wiz MiPETER MAN		A fiery Jamaican groove unleashed by a DJ from Naniwa
26	Reggae BusFire Ball		A collective of artists from diverse cultural backgrounds spreading Japa-reggae
27	DOKOKEN-U		KEN-U is characterized by a sweet high-tone voice.
28	Day by DayMEGARYU		A reggae unit from Gifu Prefecture
29	Shanana☆MINMI		A reggae singer from Osaka releases music across multiple genres.
30	ACTION!MIGHTY CROWN FAMILY		A world-renowned reggae crew originating from Japan
31	TSURENANJAMAN		Started a singing career in Jamaica
32	ForeverPUSHIM		PUSHIM, a singer who performs across multiple genres
33	Osaka PrideRED SPIDER		Reggae artist activities and achievements
34	Do as you like.RYO the SKYWALKER		A reggae singer debuts after going from Osaka to Jamaica
35	While listening to reggaeTAKAFIN		Reggae artists in Osaka are thriving
36	believelecca		Reggae musician and Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly member
37	I was in love with you.SPICY CHOCOLATE		A multi-artist leading Japanese reggae
38	to youhaji→		A singer popular across a wide audience, known for love songs
39	Moonlight DancehallMOOMIN		MOOMIN's activities as a Japanese reggae musician