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)
Two Sevens ClashCulture
Culture is a three-member Jamaican roots rock reggae band formed in 1976.
This is the title track from their debut album, Two Sevens Clash, released the following year and later hailed as a classic.
They initially performed under the name African Disciples, but a bold change in direction led them to shift the group’s course.
Among the scene’s standout tracks, it was even nominated for Jamaica’s Best Album award.
Still A Get ByDemarco
Demarco showcases his multifaceted talents as a singer, track maker, and producer, excelling at a top-tier level in each.
After moving to New York, lacking funds to assemble his gear, he took on jobs and was willing to make sacrifices—cutting back on meals and sleep—demonstrating his hardworking nature.
His distinctive voice and phrasing make for delightfully engaging tracks.
Bobby BobylonFreddie McGregor
He was a reggae singer born in Jamaica who is said to have led the reggae scene in the 1980s and 1990s after Bob Marley’s passing.
This song is one of his big hits; its rhythm naturally gets your body swaying, and the uniquely memorable chorus rides on a melancholy, undulating melody.
“Babylon” refers to the symbol of evil in Rastafari thought.
Slave QueenJudy Mowatt
Among the I-Threes, the most beautiful? Judy Mowatt.
Her style isn’t confined to reggae, and her singing voice has a clear, transparent quality that I think is easy to listen to even if you’re not a reggae fan.
She also sings R&B-style tracks, making her an artist who isn’t bound by genre.
EverywhereMarcia Griffiths
She has been the most successful female singer in Jamaica and is also known as the First Lady of Jamaican music.
She also performed as one of the I-Threes, Bob Marley’s backing vocalists.
In 1994, the Jamaican government honored her outstanding music and awarded her the Order of National Hero.