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From Big Names to Rising Stars: Western and Japanese Reggae Artists [2026]

When you hear the word “reggae,” what kind of songs come to mind? Beyond Jamaican reggae represented by Bob Marley, Japan’s uniquely evolved “Japa-reggae” has also become an indispensable part of the music scene.

In this article, we’ll introduce captivating artists who light up the reggae scene—covering both international and Japanese music.

You’re sure to discover new sounds that resonate with your heart.

Be sure to read to the end!

Playlist

From Big Names to Rising Stars: Western and Japanese Reggae Artists [2026]
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1eastDOKOKEN-U
DOKOKEN-Uplay_arrow
The music and sensibility of reggae singer KEN-U
2eastMay DayAPOLLO
May DayAPOLLOplay_arrow
From rapper to reggae artist, known for captivating high-speed rap
3eastLifetime RespectDOZAN11
Lifetime RespectDOZAN11play_arrow
The musical life of DOZAN, a pioneering figure in Japanese reggae
4eastThe Mole’s SongEXPRESS
The Mole’s SongEXPRESSplay_arrow
The musical world of reggae rapper EXPRESS
5eastIf you wanna go, then go.NANJAMAN
If you wanna go, then go.NANJAMANplay_arrow
The appeal of the musicians who built the reggae scene
6eastI prayPUSHIM
I prayPUSHIMplay_arrow
PUSHIM, the queen of the Japanese reggae scene
7eastEven though you haven’t even done itRAY
Even though you haven’t even done itRAYplay_arrow
The soul-stirring music of reggae singer RAY
8eastFrom Distance feat.PUSHIMRYO the SKYWALKER
From Distance feat.PUSHIMRYO the SKYWALKERplay_arrow
RYO the SKYWALKER’s reggae activities
9eastDearlecca
Dearleccaplay_arrow
Active across diverse musical styles with reggae as the foundation
10eastWhile listening to reggaeTAKAFIN
While listening to reggaeTAKAFINplay_arrow
DJ Takafin, who is active in the reggae scene
11eastReggae BusFire Ball
Reggae BusFire Ballplay_arrow
An artist from MIGHTY CROWN who helped popularize Japanese reggae
12eastStep right up!775
Step right up!775play_arrow
A female Japanese reggae DJ from Osaka with a strong local flavor
13eastADVISEARARE
ADVISEARAREplay_arrow
From Yokohama, the skilled reggae DJ ARARE
14eastIntersection feat. EXPRESSBANTY FOOT
Intersection feat. EXPRESSBANTY FOOTplay_arrow
Banty Foot, a reggae sound crew from Nagoya
15eastLIGHT feat. KYO ToraLIFESTYLE
LIGHT feat. KYO ToraLIFESTYLEplay_arrow
A collective of skilled producers in Japanese reggae
16eastWiz MiPETER MAN
Wiz MiPETER MANplay_arrow
A fiery Jamaican groove unleashed by a DJ from Naniwa
17eastlion cubSPINNA B-ILL
lion cubSPINNA B-ILLplay_arrow
The groove and vocals of Spinna B-ILL
18eastRAPTUREKoffee
RAPTUREKoffeeplay_arrow
The Rise of Reggae Innovator Koffee and a Musical Revolution
19eastGive ThanksJ-REXXX
Give ThanksJ-REXXXplay_arrow
Music artists active in reggae
20eastVietnamJimmy Cliff
VietnamJimmy Cliffplay_arrow
Legend of reggae, moved the world
21eastImpactCHEHON
ImpactCHEHONplay_arrow
The appeal of CHEHON, a reggae DJ known for his fast-paced rap
22eastOnly YouJah Cure
Only YouJah Cureplay_arrow
A reggae singer from Jamaica with a touch of melancholy
23eastAlright then, bye-bye.chiikaman
Alright then, bye-bye.chiikamanplay_arrow
The powerful music of reggae singer Chiikaman
24eastOne loveBob Marley
One loveBob Marleyplay_arrow
Bob Marley's music is love and liberation.
25eastCherry Oh BabyEric Donaldson
Cherry Oh BabyEric Donaldsonplay_arrow
A legendary musician who brought reggae to the world
26eastTO-KE-TEHAN-KUN
TO-KE-TEHAN-KUNplay_arrow
NAOKI from Shonan no Kaze begins solo activities
27eastDay by DayMEGARYU
Day by DayMEGARYUplay_arrow
An innovative J-pop act by a reggae duo
28eastMidsummer OrionMINMI
Midsummer OrionMINMIplay_arrow
MINMI, the songstress of the Japanese reggae scene, and music
29eastOsaka PrideRED SPIDER
Osaka PrideRED SPIDERplay_arrow
Reggae sound system ignites the crowd
30eastI was in love with you.SPICY CHOCOLATE
I was in love with you.SPICY CHOCOLATEplay_arrow
Reggae crew CHANGE, popular for their hit songs
31east(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With YouUB40
(I Can't Help) Falling In Love With YouUB40play_arrow
Reggae band UB40, bringing music to the world
32eastSAMURAImanji rain
SAMURAImanji rainplay_arrow
Yosuke Kubozuka captivates with lyrics and music
33eastLife is GreatKotobukikun
Life is GreatKotobukikunplay_arrow
Delivering courage to people through reggae music
34eastTrue To MyselfZiggy Marley
True To MyselfZiggy Marleyplay_arrow
Son from a musical family inherits his father's genes
35eastSweat (A La La La La Long)Inner Circle
Sweat (A La La La La Long)Inner Circleplay_arrow
A Jamaican reggae band, active after undergoing changes