Popular Reggae: Western Music Artist Rankings [2026]
Reggae is one of the popular music genres in Japan as well, but it originally originated in Jamaica and became popular worldwide as Latin music.
This time, we’ll introduce popular international artists who perform reggae, ranked.
Check out which artists are popular around the world.
Playlist
| Popular Reggae: Western Music Artist Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Higher LevelElephant man |  play_arrow | Along with Sean Paul, dancehall... |
| 2 | Turn Me OnKevin Lyttle |  play_arrow | Kevin Lyttle from Saint Vincent... |
| 3 | Zion’s BloodLee Perry and The Upsetters |  play_arrow | Lee Perry, the father of reggae dub… |
| 4 | ShineAswad |  play_arrow | A substitute for Aswad released in June 1994... |
| 5 | Shy GuyDiana King |  play_arrow | A singer from Jamaica, and reggae is... |
| 6 | Opportunity only knocks onceJimmy Cliff |  play_arrow | A pioneer of reggae alongside Bob Marley... |
| 7 | Jamaican In New YorkShinehead |  play_arrow | Originally from the UK, in the 1980s and 90s... |
| 8 | Rivers of BabylonThe Melodians |  play_arrow | The legendary Jamaican vocal trio, The... |
| 9 | Murder She WroteChaka Demus & Pliers |  play_arrow | Reggae duo from Jamaica, Chaka De… |
| 10 | MedicineAlkaline |  play_arrow | Immense in the dancehall scene of the 2010s… |
| 11 | Baby I Love Your WayBig Mountain |  play_arrow | An American reggae band. Their pop-friendly and approachable... |
| 12 | Eyes on Fire (Zeds Dead Remix)Blue Foundation |  play_arrow | Remix of a classic by an electronic music group |
| 13 | Wanna Be LovedBuju Banton |  play_arrow | Mr. Buju Banton is from Jamaica and... |
| 14 | Sweet ShopDoctor P |  play_arrow | Doctor P “Tetris” popular dubstep track |
| 15 | MafiaDub Syndicate |  play_arrow | Immerse yourself in a deeply enveloping world of sound, and everyday li... |
| 16 | BLVCK MVGICKill The Noise |  play_arrow | Kill The Noise's black magic sound |
| 17 | Ghetto Red HotSUPER CAT |  play_arrow | A sharp portrayal of the realities of Jamaica’s ghettos… |
| 18 | Gimme The Lightsean paul |  play_arrow | Sean Paul, shining with the brilliance of the summer sun… |
| 19 | APOLLO STYLEAPOLLO |  play_arrow | This is a track by APOLLO from Osaka... |
| 20 | I’m Still In Love With YouAlton Ellis |  play_arrow | Dubbed “the Godfather of rocksteady”… |
| 21 | Boom Shack-A-LakApache Indian |  play_arrow | As someone of Indian descent from the UK and living in Britain, from a young age… |
| 22 | Here I ComeBARRINGTON LEVY |  play_arrow | Barrington, who colors Jamaica’s music scene… |
| 23 | Bass HeadBassnectar |  play_arrow | Innovative DJ of electronic music |
| 24 | Who Am IBeenie Man |  play_arrow | “Doctor” and “King of Dancehall …” |
| 25 | NightBenga & Coki |  play_arrow | A collaboration track by dubstep artists |
| 26 | I Feel GoodBeres Hammond |  play_arrow | Hailing from Jamaica, Beres Ha..., a heavyweight in the reggae scene... |
| 27 | Walk Away From LoveBitty Mclean |  play_arrow | He’s even been called the prince of the UK reggae scene… |
| 28 | Guess whos coming to dinnerBlack Uhuru |  play_arrow | The prestigious Jamaican group Black Uh… |
| 29 | WarBob Marley |  play_arrow | Bob Marley, a musician who sought peace |
| 30 | Buffalo SoldierBob Marley & The Wailers |  play_arrow | Legendary Jamaican band, Bob Mar… |
| 31 | Decisions (feat. Miley Cyrus)Borgore |  play_arrow | Brostep of Borgore, depicting desire |
| 32 | Boom wah disBurro Banton |  play_arrow | A veteran dance ho… with a distinctive raspy voice that leaves an impression |
| 33 | Eastern JamChase & Status |  play_arrow | The birth of a popular drum and bass band |
| 34 | You Don’t Love Me (No, No, No)Dawn Penn |  play_arrow | A reggae singer from Kingston, Jamaica... |
| 35 | IsraelitesDesmond Dekker & The Aces |  play_arrow | The first Jamaican music to become a global million-... |
| 36 | Just Dance Wacky DipDing Dong feat. Voicemail |  play_arrow | Voice Mail is a band consisting of three members, Dan… |
| 37 | MemoryElektronomia & RUD |  play_arrow | Speaking of DUB, besides reggae dub there’s also dubs… |
| 38 | When I Look At YouEmalkay |  play_arrow | Dubstep track by an EM producer |
| 39 | X Rated (ft Messinian)EXCISION |  play_arrow | Excision tracks with aggressive, heavy-bass sound |
| 40 | Existence VIPExcision & Downlink |  play_arrow | Collaboration by Canadian dubstep DJs |
| 41 | I Can’t StopFlux Pavilion |  play_arrow | A dubstep classic, an energetic track. |
| 42 | I Was Born A WinnerFreddie McGregor |  play_arrow | Rocksteady, lovers rock singer and... |
| 43 | Womp PortalGanja White Night x Subtronics |  play_arrow | The electri... has been garnering overwhelming support from the community. |
| 44 | Place In Your HeartGarnett Silk |  play_arrow | Said to be the second coming of Bob Marley... |
| 45 | Night NurseGREGORY ISAACS |  play_arrow | Greg..., a reggae artist from Jamaica... |
| 46 | Sweat (A La La Long)Inner Circle |  play_arrow | The reggae music scene that spread from Jamaica to the world... |
| 47 | Yahoo BoyzIntence |  play_arrow | Gaining popularity in Jamaica’s reggae scene… |
| 48 | Let’s Do It AgainJ Boog |  play_arrow | J Boog is an American-born reggae sing… |
| 49 | Niggas In ParisJAY Z, Kanye West |  play_arrow | A hit song set in Paris |
| 50 | Only YouJah Cure |  play_arrow | An absolute must in the genre known as conscious reggae... |
| 51 | Pro-GressJahvillani |  play_arrow | Popular in Jamaica’s dancehall scene… |
| 52 | The Wilhelm ScreamJames Blake |  play_arrow | A translucent singing voice and a heavy bassline... |
| 53 | Police And ThievesJunior Murvin |  play_arrow | Jamaican reggae artist, Ju... |
| 54 | Katy on a MissionKaty B |  play_arrow | A song of emotions that captivates you in the club |
| 55 | Everything I OwnKen Boothe |  play_arrow | Ken, who used to be called Mr. Rocksteady… |
| 56 | BonfireKnife Party |  play_arrow | A representative brostep track, featuring an intense drop |
| 57 | RAPTUREKoffee |  play_arrow | Koffee, who is from Jamaica, 20… |
| 58 | In For The Kill (Skream Remix)La Roux |  play_arrow | Innovative electronic music with an 80s sound |
| 59 | I’ve Got Your ManLady Saw |  play_arrow | You could call her the queen of the dancehall scene, Lady … |
| 60 | Panic in BabylonLee “Scratch” Perry |  play_arrow | Revolutionized Jamaica’s music scene, Ri... |
| 61 | FlexMad Cobra |  play_arrow | A reggae musician from Kingston… |
| 62 | I Need AirMagnetic Man |  play_arrow | The dubstep project Magnetic Man |
| 63 | Push ItMatteo feat Stella |  play_arrow | From the very beginning of the synth sound I'm using, it’s absolutely… |
| 64 | Wild WorldMaxi Priest |  play_arrow | A bittersweet emotion carried on a reggae sound, into the heart... |
| 65 | SunlightModestep |  play_arrow | Modestep’s imaginative musical world |
| 66 | Heads HighMr. Vegas |  play_arrow | They work in various styles as a singer and singjay... |
| 67 | Bad From Mi BornMunga |  play_arrow | While staying true to Rasta principles, the latest tren... |
| 68 | PROMISES (SKRILLEX AND NERO REMIX)Nero |  play_arrow | Nero’s smash hit gains worldwide popularity. |
| 69 | Murder DemNinjaman |  play_arrow | A dance inspired by admiration for Japanese ninja, which I named after them... |
| 70 | HelloOMFG |  play_arrow | Social media platforms such as YouTube... |
| 71 | Queen of the PackPatra |  play_arrow | Reggae’s so-called “Dancehall Queen”… |
| 72 | Legalize ItPeter Tosh |  play_arrow | The reissue of a classic masterpiece from 1976 is re-releas… |
| 73 | PerfidiaPhyllis Dillon |  play_arrow | During the rocksteady era, female vocalists were active... |
| 74 | We Are One (Ole Ola)Pitbull & Jennifer Lopez & Claudia Leitte |  play_arrow | 2014 FIFA World Cup Bra... |
| 75 | One DrawRita Marley |  play_arrow | Rita, who represents Jamaica’s reggae scene, ... |
| 76 | Don’t You RemenberRomain Virgo |  play_arrow | Jamaica’s popular audition show “RI… |
| 77 | Woo-BoostRusko |  play_arrow | A pioneering brostep track with striking deep bass. |
| 78 | Bangarang feat. SirahSkrillex |  play_arrow | An energetic beat and glitchy be... |
| 79 | Beautiful lifeSasha Lopez feat Tony T & Big Ali |  play_arrow | The classic song “Beaut…” is memorable for its cheerful sound. |
| 80 | Ting-A-lingShabba Ranks |  play_arrow | Jamaica, which had a major influence on reggaeton… |
| 81 | BoombasticShaggy |  play_arrow | Gaining fans around the world with catchy reggae... |
| 82 | Hit & Run (ft. Masicka, Di Genius)Shenseea |  play_arrow | Attracting attention in Jamaica’s dancehall scene… |
| 83 | Where Are Ü NowSkrillex and Diplo with Justin Bieber |  play_arrow | Hit song by Diplo and Skrillex |
| 84 | Supersonic (My Existence)Skrillex, Noisia, josh pan & Dylan Brady |  play_arrow | Here, something catchy and widely recognized... |
| 85 | My ConversationSlim Smith |  play_arrow | The lead vocals of Techniques and Uniques… |
| 86 | Go Down DehSpice, Sean Paul, Shaggy |  play_arrow | Spice, Sean Paul, Sha... |
| 87 | Eye Of The Tiger (Ayur Tsyrenov Dub Remix)Survivor |  play_arrow | Survivor, an American rock band… |
| 88 | She’s RoyalTarrus Riley |  play_arrow | Mr. Tarrus Riley is from Jamaica... |
| 89 | Tide is HighThe Paragons |  play_arrow | John Holt served as the lead vocalist... |
| 90 | Soul ReaperTommy Lee Sparta |  play_arrow | A unique style called the Gothic Dance Hall… |
| 91 | 54-46 Was My NumberToots & The Maytals |  play_arrow | A track that’s highly regarded by a wide range of listeners. |
| 92 | Hey Mister (Dub Mix)(Tujamos Club Mix)Tujamo |  play_arrow | Tujamo is a German electro... |
| 93 | Magnificent (Dave Aude’ Club Dub Remix)U2 |  play_arrow | Originally released as a single by U2 in 2009… |
| 94 | (I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With YouUB40 |  play_arrow | A British reggae-pop band, with the band name… |
| 95 | Energy DrinkVirtual Riot |  play_arrow | An ultra-intense track like an energy drink |
| 96 | Run Dancehall ft. Lisa MercedezVybz Kartel |  play_arrow | Respe… by some fans as a legendary figure… |
| 97 | Under Me Sleng TengWayne Smith |  play_arrow | The p… that had a major impact on dancehall reggae |
| 98 | No Letting GoWayne Wonder |  play_arrow | Wayne Wonder is from Jamaica... |
| 99 | White SatinZEDS DEAD |  play_arrow | Zeds Dead’s intense brostep music |
| 100 | Nuclear (Hands Up)Zomboy |  play_arrow | Aggressive music by Zomboi, who comes from rock. |