Masterpieces, fan favorites, and new 21st-century staples for reggae beginners
Reggae, the laid-back music born in Jamaica.
Its comfortable rhythms and liberating melodies are loved around the world and are now actively incorporated into pop and other genres.
In this article, we’ve carefully selected classic and popular reggae tracks, including new 21st-century standards!
We’ve chosen a wide range of songs, from dancehall reggae and dub to raggamuffin, rocksteady, and even lovers rock.
We’ve also included many tracks by artists considered classics and legends, so if you’re new to reggae, start by listening to the songs introduced here!
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Masterpieces, popular tracks, and new 21st-century standards for reggae beginners (61–70)
LiquidationErnest Ranglin
Ernest Ranglin, a Jamaican guitarist of national-treasure caliber—known as Ernie.
There’s no question he’s indispensable to early Jamaican music.
He’s also known for supporting Jimmy Cliff on tour.
Mr. IsaacsGREGORY ISAACS
Like Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs has fans all over the world, yet for some reason he never left any recordings with Studio One, the prestigious label that Jamaica is proud of.
Was there some reason for that? He was a talented singer in his own right, and also an accomplished producer.
Love SomebodyMaxi Priest
He is a lovers rock reggae singer from the UK with Jamaican family roots.
This song is also known as the theme for the Japanese TV drama “Bayside Shakedown,” starring Yuji Oda.
Maxi Priest is also known for providing a song to Yuji Oda, and he apparently makes a cameo appearance in the drama as well.
Above The BonesMishka
Mishika, known as the modern-day Bob Marley, spent most of his youth living on a sailboat and is often called a “homeless singer.” His songs resemble surf music, offering a gentle reggae sound rather than Jamaica’s dancehall-style reggae.
It’s a track that even those who aren’t into dancehall can enjoy.
Handsworth RevolutionSteel Pulse
Steel Pulse, the British reggae band that brought the sound from Kingston back to London.
Here’s a recommended track from the classic album that sparked their breakthrough.
During the album’s production, Carl Peterson—who was collaborating with Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, and Peter Tosh at the time—produced the track, and it became a huge hit in their home country soon after its release.
Later, British musicians began to focus on reggae and pursue their own distinctive sounds.
Since You Came Into My LifeSugar Minott & J.C. Lodge
Sugar Minott is a reggae singer, music producer, and sound system operator from Jamaica.
He is also known as one of the founders of dancehall reggae, a subgenre of reggae.
JC Lodge, also known as June Carol Lodge, is a Jamaican female singer with numerous hits and strong support among lovers rock fans.
Ways Of The WorldThe Movement
If you’re a fan of The Movement, you’ve probably been waiting for the release day.
Starting with Siren in 2017, they kept pushing out tracks through 2018 with Cool Me Down and Loud Enough, and wrapped up the singles with Diamond.
The track featuring Jacob Hemphill in early 2018 also received excellent acclaim.