Recommended classic tracks of Japanese reggae: Japanese reggae songs that resonate with the heart

A must-hear collection of classic tracks for fans of Japanese reggae—“Japa-reggae.”

This includes reggae-influenced pop that was popular in Jamaica from the 1960s to the 1980s, and the evolution into dancehall reggae, which helped take root in Japan thanks to RANKIN TAXI—often called the father of Japanese reggae—continuing his Kansai radio program “Natty Jamaica.”

Today, it’s loved as a culture that transcends time and borders.

Reggae’s open, liberating vibe and its powerful, positive musicality are truly uplifting to listen to!

Tune in with an ear for songs that wish for a bright future and celebrate everyday life.

Playlist

Recommended classic tracks of Japanese reggae: Japanese reggae songs that resonate with the heart
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Chas feat. APOLLO, RAY, KENTY GROSS & NATURAL WEAPONRED SPIDER		A powerful new reggae track from Osaka that lifts your spirits.
2	greenCHEHON		Reggae classic depicts seasons and encounters
3	proofZENDAMAN,Jr.SANTA		Soulful reggae song, the power to overcome difficulties
4	HINOMARU REVIVALLIFESTYLE		Reggae song supporting Noto earthquake recovery brings hope to the disaster area
5	The Mole’s SongEXPRESS		EXPRESS’s “Mole’s Song” is an inspiring masterpiece.
6	One-time feat. Kotobuki-kun, APOLLO & RAYSPICY CHOCOLATE		Live life to the fullest, with hope and passion
7	lion cubSPINNA B-ILL		An inspiring song about the courage to face hardship
8	The Sunlit HillRYO the SKYWALKER		The classic song “Harewataru Oka” by RYO the SKYWALKER
9	MY TEAMJ-REXXX & EMPEROR MUSIC		A reggae cheer song that celebrates the bonds of friendship
10	Play at Night (feat. ONEDER)POWER WAVE		An energetic song that celebrates youth and friendship.
11	epic birth775		Expressing oneself through reggae music
12	Shanana☆MINMI		Feeling happy with the open, summery song, Sha-na-na☆
13	deep greenXILA & CHEHON		The moving impact of a powerful song that confronts social issues
14	BIRDMANFire Ball		A representative reggae song, cheerful and powerful
15	If you wanna go, then go.NANJAMAN		A reggae song by NANJAMAN from Osaka
16	Agari Sagari feat. R-Shitei & CHEHONSPICY CHOCOLATE		The latest Japanese reggae track, positive
17	Mugwort Among the Hemp feat. MINMI, Miki Dōzan, APOLLO, KIRA, KENTY GROSS, BES & NATURAL WEAPONRED SPIDER		A hit song by RED SPIDER featuring MINMI
18	Encounter (feat. RED RICE, BIG RON) (Major mix)Kyūshūdan		A song that depicts a chance encounter and the courage of love
19	One LoveHOME GROWN, lecca, Spinna B-ILL, RUEED, I-VAN		One Love by a Japanese reggae artist
20	Oto-gaeshi (Prod by GeG)VIGORMAN		A powerful yet gentle song about facing yourself
21	Even though you haven’t even done itRAY		RAY’s cheer song conveys the courage to move forward toward dreams.
22	Alright then, bye-bye.chiikaman		A heartbreak song packed with the charm of reggae
23	Rhyme Wave Phrase DisciplesCHEHON		CHEHON’s classic song “Midori” is popular.
24	Reggae BusFire Ball		A cheer song for festival buddies by a reggae group
25	Midsummer OrionINFINITY16 welcomez MINMI,10-FEET		Summer classic hit: MINMI × 10-FEET collaboration
26	What it means to live446 & SHINGO★Nishinari		A heartwarming song that conveys the joy of living
27	APOLLO STYLEAPOLLO		A masterpiece that captures hearts with reggae and rap
28	At My Own Pace feat. EXPRESSRISKY DICE		A refreshing, encouraging reggae song
29	Life is GreatKotobukikun		A captivating reggae anthem that stirs the soul
30	Life Goes Ondōraku		Singing our passion for dreams, spreading across the nation
31	SAMURAImanji rain		The multifaceted appeal of actor and DJ Yosuke Kubozuka
32	Do as you like.RYO the SKYWALKER		A spring cheer song that looks ahead and gives courage
33	Golden SoulShonan no Kaze		A song of courage by a reggae group
34	believelecca		Encouraged by lecca’s fight song “believe.”
35	People and HeartsRAY		Songs that depict pure emotions are attracting attention.
36	DOKOKEN-U		Urban nights, music of passion and solitude
37	Stay With MeHISATOMI		Hit song from a Jamaican label and its music video become a hot topic
38	May DayAPOLLO		An encouraging song that stays close to students’ worries
39	SAYONARA JAPANCHEHON		CHEHON, an MC who is good at kill songs
40	Catch a FirePERSIA & RUDEBWOY FACE		Haruki’s new song “ALL ON ME” is making waves.
41	My DreamHISATOMI		An ambitious reggae work that sings of dreams and hope
42	It’s Your LoveBES		A heartwarming song that sings of gratitude and love
43	Give ThanksJ-REXXX		A J-REXXX song that conveys a message of gratitude
44	Step right up!775		A musical style that fuses reggae with traditional Japanese elements
45	SYSTEMRAM HEAD		A sensibility-rich reggae singer from Osaka
46	Follow Your HeartRickie-G		The warm singing voice and songs of a reggae singer
47	For Youlecca		A female reggae singer sings about her feelings for someone dear to her.
48	Na,Na,Na,Na (STEP UP RIDDIM)NG HEAD		A legendary musician active as a reggae DJ
49	Day by DayMEGARYU		Captivating songs and harmonies of a reggae unit
50	FREERYO the SKYWALKER		Reggae artist RYO’s signature song “FREE”
51	Party TimeNatural Weapon		A popular artist who roams the scene in reggae
52	YOU & ISTEREON		Hypnotic music of a tropical night
53	Big LoveRUDEBWOY FACE		A multi-talented reggae artist from Yokohama
54	Light It Up feat. RUDEBWOY FACE & ¥ellow BucksBANTY FOOT		Reggae is appealing not only in Osaka but across the whole country.
55	RespectMIGHTY CROWN FAMILY		A music collective active on the global reggae scene
56	Minna no UtaFire Ball		A captivating song featuring FIRE BALL’s cheering chant
57	Hymn to Lovemanji rain		Yosuke Kubozuka’s reggae classic, with heartfelt gratitude for love
58	YOROKOBI NO UTARANKIN TAXI		Father of Japanese reggae, pioneer DJ
59	STEP UP ~Swaying and Drifting~BOOGIE MAN		The appeal of Boogieman’s reggae song “Step Up”
60	STEPPIN’ ALWAYSMIGHTY JAM ROCK		A popular Osaka group living the reggae culture
61	Zutto (feat. HAN-KUN & TEE)SPICY CHOCOLATE		Produced by SPICY CHOCOLATE
62	fireworksMINMI × Dozan Miyaki		Summer reggae, the classic hit by MINMI and Miki Dōzan
63	The Last One feat. J-REXXXJAPANĪZUMAGENĪZU		A heartwarming hip-hop track that calls for peace and happiness
64	REGGAE PARTYARARE		A reggae DJ based in Yokohama with a distinctive charm
65	ThanksCHEHON		A song brimming with the charm of Japanese reggae, gratitude, and masculinity
66	Hilarious lifeShōnan no Kaze feat. Hamada Masatoshi		A fiery reggae and a Kansai-dialect cheer song
67	Oneself feat. CHEHONBANTY FOOT		A new track from BF, the reggae sound crew from Tokai
68	Hide your tearsPETER MAN		Fusion of love for Jamaica and Japanese identity
69	HUSTLETHUNDER		A fiery Rasta reggae song from Osaka that sings about society
70	ALL ON MEHaruki		Haruki’s new song “ALL ON ME” is making waves.
71	Life is wonderfulRickie-G		A reggae song that celebrates the wonders of life
72	GROOVEThe Speakers		Aggressive sound of dancehall reggae
73	Dream LoverINFINITY16		The globally recognized achievements of INFINITY 16
74	flowIRIE&IRIE		The second upper-tune installment from Nagasaki
75	While I’m Alive feat. SHINGO☆Nishinari & HannyaTAK-Z		Tak-Z’s new song, MV featuring Arata Iura
76	night trainTwigy		P.H.'s unconventional hip-hop classic
77	Lifetime RespectMiki Dōsan		Conveying the appeal of the Japanese language with a reggae beat
78	ONE LIFFKotobukikun		Hisatoku in a reggae arrangement, singing of nature and life
79	If I do itKotobukikun		Sushi-kun’s cheer song moved Chika Aoki.
80	Summer sparkleMOONIN		A sparkling summer tune, heart-soothing reggae
81	Eternal FestivalTAK-Z		A festival of love from meeting to marriage
82	ForeverPUSHIM		A heartwarming classic love song with a reggae vibe
83	My Bro feat. ONEDERBANTY FOOT		A cheering song that gives you a push, set to reggae music
84	TRUST YOURSELFMighty Crown feat. Maccho from OZROSAURUS,Rudebwoy Face		A reggae sound group from Yokohama active on the global stage
85	EscapeARC-MAN		Stay true to yourself! A reggae track where individuality shines
86	Love SoulRickie-G		A heartrending love song that heals the heart, a melody that carries hope
87	Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze		Shonan no Kaze, who helped spread reggae and gained popularity with “Junrenka”
88	TAKE ME AWAY feat. AKANE & AKLODJ HAZIME		DJ HAZIME’s reggaeton track featuring AKANE & AKLO
89	BRAND NEW DAYDAISEN		Delivering courage through melody and message
90	COMAGAINAkane, Rudebwoy Face, Rueed feat Pushim		Hope for an unfinished love and a reunion
91	I Was in Love with You feat. BENI, Shuta Sueyoshi (AAA) & HAN-KUNSPICY CHOCOLATE		A moving love song by a reggae singer
92	yoasobiKIRA & Shimotaku		Summer Nocturne by a Macau-based singer
93	Pika Pika feat. Spinna B-ILL & EXPRESSSPICY CHOCOLATE		Reggae sound, refreshing and encouraging
94	The youngest in future history feat. SHINJI TAKEDAsarikei		Sarikei's reggae debut song
95	Even though I have so much I want to sayINFINITY16		A masculine singing voice and a message that resonates with the heart
96	The Last Goodbye feat. SHINGO★NishinariTAK-Z & KIRA		A breakup ballad that sings a confession of the end
97	water lily blossomShonan no Kaze		A summer staple song: a hymn to life imbued in water lilies
98	QUE,QUE,QUE,Kaja		Reggae sound from Osaka, filled with soul
99	Beloved, This Life feat. Hayato Q & ZAROOHEMP ZION		A positive song by a reggae artist
100	The Power of MusicNG HEAD		The heartfelt musical message of NG HEAD
101	Hero of the vacant lotMOOMIN		MOOMIN's album produced in Okinawa and Jamaica
102	MOONLIGHT DANCEHALLMOOMIN		A pioneer who paved the way for the reggae scene
103	TSUBOMIlecca		A story of youth and growth, resignation and hope
104	Drink, drink, paradiseCHOP STICK		A reggae tune that fires up the summer!
105	MINORITYJ-REXXX		The fiery soul of a reggae DJ and the power of music
106	Don’t Give Up Yourself !!HAN-KUN		HAN-KUN's Japanese reggae resonates around the world
107	DEAR…NISSIN		NISSIN’s solo debut song, a love song
108	New Foundation: Learning from the past to create the newRUEED		Inspiration of reggae love and freedom
109	Tomorrow’s windMiki Dōsan		The classic song by reggae singer Michiyama Miki (Dozan11)
110	Tokyo CityKotobukikun		The classic song “Tokyo City” presented by reggae singer Kotobuki-kun.
111	MelosPUSHIM, THUNDER		A moving work by artists from Osaka and Hyogo
112	PARK feat. ISSEIPUSHIM		A song that conveys a message of peace through basketball
113	wavingJING TENG		The captivating musicality of a reggae singer
114	JAMAICAINFINITY16		The famous song by the reggae sound system INFINITY 16
115	IG GYALBANJI		IG is music that makes you obsessed with selfie-loving gals.
116	Wiz MiPETER MAN		A Japanese reggae artist who conveys the appeal of reggae
117	Flowers of JuneShonan no Kaze		A love song depicting the love and bond of a married couple
118	Hello TomorrowBIG BEAR		The Allure of Reggae Music and Healing for the Soul
119	RiddimPETER MAN		Music of a Naniwa DJ who loves reggae
120	ReleaseONEDER		An inspiring song filled with a love for travel and music
121	Yamin ~Yamming~REILI feat. DELI, ASIAN STAR		An enchanting collaboration track by REILI and DELI
122	time a slow feat.CHEHONLIFESTYLE		Expressing everyday liberation through the slow rhythm of reggae
123	SEASON IN SUMMERKotobuki-kun & GUN HYPE & BAD JUSTICE		A classic Japanese reggae song for summer
124	Ah, summer vacation.Kotobukikun		DJ Kotobuki-kun’s summer tune
125	REGGAE BOOM BAPPUSHIM		A fusion track of reggae and hip-hop
126	Don’t Be Afraid ~ nuh afraid ~ (feat. Ariwa, Jr. Santa & U the Starr)ZendaMan		Encouraging reggae, the strength to face forward
127	BADAAZAKANE		A trap track by a female singer who leverages her study-abroad experience
128	Tomorrow’s windBES		A positive track by BES, a reggae singer from Osaka
129	24/7BIG BEAR		A positive song about limited time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
130	A slanted, striking STYLEPUSHIM		PUSHIM’s dancehall tune—amazing rhythm!
131	After the early-summer rainONEGRAM		ONEGRAM's sophisticated, urban mellow music
132	Toxic Sweet feat. JP THE WAVYm-flo		An interstellar love story between a Martian and an Earthling
133	Daylight saving time!!MINMI		A captivating female singer from Osaka
134	DEARlecca		lecca's moving song about family love
135	Pretty Likkle BabeZendaMan		A love song by the reggae singer ZENDAMAN
136	absoluteBES		A masterpiece that portrays the feelings of someone pursuing their dreams
137	Let’s do our best! (Prod. 774)J-REXXX		A heartwarming song to support people during the COVID-19 pandemic