Reggae classics and popular tracks you’ll want to play this summer — perfect for drives and BBQs

Fry Plantain (Ft. Joey Bada$$)Lila Ikè

Lila Iké Ft. Joey Bada$$ – Fry Plantain (Official Video)

This is a track by Lila Iké that uses the traditional Jamaican home-cooked dish “fried plantains” as its motif, singing about warm moments with a lover and the richness of everyday life.

True to her style, she blends traditional reggae with diverse musical elements; the soothing groove intertwines beautifully with Joey Bada$$’s rap, gently enveloping the listener.

Released in November 2024, the song is expected to be included on her debut album slated for 2025.

In the music video, the couple enjoys a day off amid Jamaica’s stunning natural scenery—just watching it is enough to lift your spirits.

Put it on at a summer BBQ or during a drive and it’s sure to set a relaxing mood!

Mysterious GirlPeter Andre

Peter Andre – Mysterious Girl (Official Music Video)

It’s a feel-good reggae-pop number that conjures up a sun-drenched beach.

Sung by Peter Andre—born in the UK and raised in Australia—the track features a catchy melody that will set your heart dancing after just one listen, highlighted by his silky vocals.

With Caribbean artist Bubbler Ranx as a guest, the seamless fusion of laid-back reggae rhythms and pop sensibilities perfectly embodies the freedom of summer.

A major hit, it reached No.

2 on the UK charts in 1996 and dramatically returned to the spotlight in 2004 after a reality TV appearance, reclaiming the No.

1 spot.

Included on the album “Natural,” it’s the kind of song that will lift your spirits as background music for a drive or a BBQ.

MangoSevana

Sevana – Mango (Official Video)

This track radiates with Sevana’s vocals, shining as if soaked in the Jamaican sun.

Sweet, passionate love—often likened to ripe fruit—is sung over a brisk dancehall rhythm.

Sevana’s soulful, soaring voice instantly transports listeners to a tropical mood and stirs that unmistakable summertime rush.

Included on her July 2020 EP “Be Somebody,” this song marked her major-label debut.

Sevana has been active across fields, including an appearance in the film “Bob Marley: One Love,” and the music video for this track has surpassed 6 million views on YouTube, making it a beloved summer staple worldwide.

Play it during an open-air setting like a summer drive or BBQ, and it’s sure to lift the mood with cheerful energy.

Its breezy rhythm and passionate vocals will color your summer memories in vivid, unforgettable hues.

Edge of the OceanStick Figure

Stick Figure – “Edge of the Ocean” (Official Music Video)

With its gentle rhythm and soothing melody, this track carries a sense of renewal, hope, and healing.

Co-written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O’Neill, it conveys an uplifting message about finding a new beginning at the edge of the sea, quietly resonating with listeners’ hearts.

Its sound—an artful fusion of reggae, dub, rock, and electronica—is quintessential Stick Figure.

Released as a single in August 2022, the song also appears on the album “Wisdom,” which topped Billboard’s Reggae Albums chart.

Picture the beautiful scenery from the music video filmed on Kauai, Hawaii—it’s perfect for summer drives or BBQs.

When you’re ready to take a new step or refresh your spirit, this song is sure to give you a gentle push forward.

Praise Jah in the MoonlightYG Marley

YG Marley – Praise Jah in the Moonlight (Official Music Video)

This is YG Marley’s debut work, brimming with a spiritual allure that exudes a sacred atmosphere.

Listening under the moonlight will wrap you in a feeling of purification.

Set to a calm, mid-tempo reggae sound, the track conveys a sense of inner peace and gratitude.

It samples his grandfather Bob Marley’s classic “Crisis,” letting you feel the soul of music passed down through generations.

Independently released as a debut single in December 2023, it won hearts worldwide and reached No.

34 on the U.S.

Billboard Hot 100 in February 2024.

It’s a gem that’s perfect not only as a soundtrack for summer drives but also for those moments when you want to unwind and immerse yourself in music at day’s end.

That Summer (feat. TAK-Z, Baby Kiy)SPICY CHOCOLATE

Ano Natsuno

A pleasant track that portrays summer memories and a bittersweet longing for love.

Released in 2018, the song features an impressive sound arrangement in the “Jawaiian music” genre, a fusion of Hawaiian music and reggae.

The lyrics convey the melancholy that comes with the end of summer and a wish for the relationship between the two to last forever.

Vivid scenes are painted of the moment fireworks fade, the clear summer air, and memories made in the gently breezing quiet.

It’s a perfect song to listen to while spending time with someone special.

BillionaireTravie McCoy ft. Bruno Mars

Travie McCoy: Billionaire ft. Bruno Mars [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

A collaboration between Travie McCoy, the frontman of Gym Class Heroes, and R&B singer Bruno Mars.

It was released in 2010.

The music video, directed by Marc Staubach, was filmed in Los Angeles, and Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz makes a cameo appearance riding a Vespa.