Today's Reggae: Unique Groove × Ethnic Music | A Curated Selection of Enchanting Classics
Reggae music originating from Jamaica.
Perhaps some of you have been captivated by its distinctive groove and exquisite laid-back feel.
In this article, we’ve gathered popular and classic tracks from the world of reggae.
The featured songs are updated daily, so today is the only day to enjoy the current playlist!
Whether you’re already hooked on reggae or a beginner who’s been curious but hasn’t listened much yet, please enjoy the world of reggae packed with diverse charms.
Today's Reggae: Unique Grooves × World Music | A Curated Selection of Enchanting Classics (1–10)
Mainichi Shimbun ‘Reggae-kun’ Edition
Isn’t this song and this commercial so nostalgic? This rhythm, this laid-back vibe—back when I didn’t even realize it was reggae, it was the first reggae I ever heard.
With its adorable characters and relaxed atmosphere, it’s a straightforward, charming example of reggae.
Day By DayMEGARYU
A song well known from Yokohama Tires.
Moving forward into the future, just like a car.
Everyone has a past they can’t help but look back on! Some of you may feel like you’re groping in the dark through a long tunnel right now, but keep running so you don’t get outpaced by the speed of time.
Easy SkankingBob Marley
If you like reggae, it goes without saying that you know Bob Marley.
This is one of his famous songs—he’s a guru-like figure who spread reggae and is revered as a legend.
The vibe and beat match the feel of a hot country.
Give it a listen when you want to relax.
The Mole’s SongEXPRESS
The genre of reggae tends to be seen as something unfamiliar in Japan.
There are people who listen to it a lot, but many others don’t listen to it at all.
For those people, I recommend EXPRESS’s “Mogura no Uta.” It’s a well-known track in Japanese reggae and one I definitely want first-time listeners to hear.
Reggae BusFire Ball
Fire Ball’s classic track “Reggae Bus” really nails those quintessential reggae elements.
Listening to it will definitely make you long for summer and want to head to the beach as soon as possible.
The beach and reggae are a perfect match.
DEAR…NISSIN
NISSIN’s “DEAR…” is a very heartrending love song.
Listening to it really reminds you of how beautiful Japanese reggae melodies can be.
I’d even say it’s a reggae song with broad appeal.
I’d love for people who don’t usually listen to reggae to give it a try.
Party TimeNatural Weapon
A reggae artist whose easy-to-understand word choices and uniquely original angle set him apart, traveling from scene to scene across Japan and rapidly rising in popularity.
This track is a hit from the Osaka Senshu area—Japan’s fiercest reggae battleground—where outdoor dances with massive stacked speakers blasting thunderous sound are the norm.