[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!
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[Reggae] Japan’s Leading Ragamuffin | A Must-See for Japa-Reggae Fans! (1–10)
super fast-talking idiotJ-REXXX
DJ J-REXXX is known for his overwhelmingly fast rapping.
While his unique lyrics and rapid-fire delivery are his specialties, his skills as a DJ are also quite impressive.
When it comes to a track that fully showcases his appeal, many people probably think of “Hayakuchi Baka” (Fast-Talk Fool).
“Chou Hayakuchi Baka” (Ultra Fast-Talk Fool) takes that speed even further—an updated version that keeps the energy high and the vibes blazing from start to finish.
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.
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.
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.
I AM RAGGAMUFFINRagarabo MUSIQ
Ragalabo Musiq is a reggae group from Osaka made up of three members: Boogie Man, Vader, and Arm Strong.
If you’re into reggae, you’ve definitely heard of them.
Among their works, the ragga track I especially recommend is I AM RAGGAMUFFIN.
The title literally says, “I’m a raggamuffin.” It’s crafted as a hard-hitting dancehall tune and is packed with incredible vibes from start to finish.