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