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[Reggae] Japan’s Leading Ragamuffin | A Must-See for Japa-Reggae Fans!

Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
With the motto “Learn the basics and enjoy putting them into practice,” I worked as a vocal coach specializing in Western music. As a teen, I questioned the idea that “Western music equals English,” and started listening to songs from around the world. Today, I devour music from over 80 countries and run a personal blog introducing tracks. I often listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. I’ll keep updating articles daily to find the one perfect song you’re looking for!

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!

[Reggae] Japan’s Leading Ragamuffin | A Must-See for Japa-Reggae Fans! (21–30)

water lily blossomShonan no Kaze

Shonan no Kaze “Suirenka” MUSIC VIDEO

water lily blossomShonan no Kaze

Beloved as a classic summer anthem and a go-to karaoke crowd-pleaser with friends, this song was released in June 2007 as their sixth single and went on to win Best Reggae Music Video at the MTV Japan Music Video Awards the following year.

More than just a cheerful summer tune, it carries a deeper message: like a water lily blooming into a grand flower from the mud, it mirrors the strength to live on by overcoming pain and tears.

Let its passionate sound and ode to life fill you with the courage to face any adversity.

It’s the perfect track to lift your spirits when you’re feeling down or to fuel you for tomorrow.

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In conclusion

This time, we introduced Ragga Muffin artists who represent Japan.

The tracks built around their distinctive raspy voices were all powerful, weren’t they? Did you find a favorite song? In addition to this article, Rag Music features many pieces covering reggae from both Japan and abroad.

If you want to quickly deepen your knowledge of reggae, be sure to check those out too!