[Reggae] Japan’s Leading Ragamuffin | A Must-See for Japa-Reggae Fans!
These days, reggae deejays have been making waves in MC battles, and reggae is becoming known to a broader audience.
Still, even if many people are familiar with the term “ragamuffin,” they may not really understand what it means.
The definition of ragamuffin is fuzzy, but to put it simply, it means “dancehall performed by reggae deejays.”
In other words, when a deejay sings over upbeat, electronic-leaning reggae, that’s ragamuffin.
Here, we’ve compiled some classic ragamuffin tracks!
We’ve also included the latest tunes, so this is a must-read if you’re just starting to get into reggae!
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[Reggae] Japan’s Leading Ragamuffin | A Must-See for Japa-Reggae Fans! (1–10)
Life is RAGGA775
775 is a leading female DJ from Kishiwada, Osaka.
While she’s not exactly a singjay, her great vocal tone and singing ability mean she often sings on tracks as well.
Among her songs, the raggamuffin tune I especially recommend is “Life is RAGGA.” It’s inspired by Japanese children’s songs, and lyrics sprinkled throughout with elements of Osaka culture.
The track and structure are highly unique—definitely give it a listen.
Are you serious?KENTY GROSS
KENTY GROSS is a veteran DJ known for his unique lyrics.
In everyday life he comes across as gentle and soft-spoken, but once it’s a track, his overwhelmingly raspy voice cranks the vibes way up.
He’s also well-known as a member of Kaeru Studio.
Among his works, the song I especially recommend is “Honma ni Yuuten no?” It’s one of his signature tracks—a lively, feel-good, and uniquely crafted ragamuffin tune.
Definitely check it out.
Make this uninteresting world interestingNatural Weapon
NATURAL WEAPON, a DJ from Kaeru Studio who’s gained popularity thanks to his steady, reliable skills.
He’s left behind numerous great tracks, but the ragamuffin tune I particularly recommend is “Omoshiroki Koto Naki Yo o Omoshiroku.” It’s crafted with a distinctly Japanese flavor that makes you think, “Now this is Japanese reggae!” and the ragamuffin style throughout is uniquely sharp and punchy.
Definitely give it a listen.
[Reggae] Japan’s Leading Ragamuffin | A Must-See for Japareggae Fans! (11–20)
Raggamuffin JungleTOBE
Formed by reggae singer tooo singin and deejay BE-CORE, the reggae unit to be ….
They’re not exactly a household name, but they’re popular among hardcore reggae enthusiasts.
One of their classic tracks is Raggamuffin Jungle.
It’s a raggamuffin tune with a simple yet highly danceable riddim, built around BE-CORE’s fast-paced rap—an arrangement that radiates hot vibes and leaves a strong impression.
vertexTHUNDER & CHEHON
When you hear “ragamuffin,” many people probably picture tracks with hard-hitting riddims and fiery vibes.
While that’s certainly common, there are also ragamuffin tunes with a stylish, chilled-out feel.
This track, “Summit,” is one of them.
THUNDER’s sweet, laid-back verse and CHEHON’s passionate, stylish verse create a striking contrast.
Be sure to check it out.
JAPANESE ANTHEMPOWER WAVE & IKKEI
A classic track by POWER WAVE and IKKEI, “JAPANESE ANTHEM.” Many of you may know POWER WAVE for his strong record in hip-hop MC battles, with plenty of best-bout performances.
As a reggae deejay, POWER WAVE brings the same heat to his freestyles, marked by blazing vibes.
In this song, the combination of POWER WAVE’s fiery energy and IKKEI’s steady, reliable vocals results in an incredibly approachable ragamuffin tune.
Another FaceHISATOMI
DJ HISATOMI is known for his hot vibes and catchy musicality.
Lately, he’s also been active as a camping YouTuber, so some of you may have discovered him there.
Speaking of HISATOMI, his steady, singer-level vocals and consistent flow are particularly striking.
His track Another Face is a ragamuffin tune that fully showcases those strengths.
Be sure to check it out.