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 Songs, and New Classics of the 21st Century for Reggae Beginners (21–30)
Turn Me OnKevin Lyttle
A soca singer from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the Caribbean.
This debut single became a worldwide hit and catapulted them to fame.
Although they sing with a refreshing smile and smooth falsetto, the lyrics are actually quite on the erotic side.
One BloodJunior Reid
Junior Reid is a reggae dancehall artist born in Jamaica in 1963.
His signature song “One Blood” was released in 1989.
The track emphasizes the shared humanity of people from different cultures and backgrounds, carrying a message that calls for unity and peace around the world.
In particular, the 2006 collaboration with The Game, “It’s Okay (One Blood),” brought the song to a new audience.
“One Blood” established Junior Reid’s important position in reggae music and continues to be loved by many fans.
His message of using the power of music to bring the world together resonates deeply with listeners.
(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With YouUB40
They’re a British reggae-pop band whose name comes from the title of the UK unemployment benefit claim form.
The cover of their debut album also mimics that form.
This track is a globally successful hit, but surprisingly, it’s a cover of an Elvis Presley song.
Save The WorldPeetah Morgan
Peter Morgan, the lead vocalist of the family-based vocal group Morgan Heritage.
Set against a relaxed acoustic sound and beautiful melodies, his wonderfully clear, pure voice resonates throughout.
Could You Be LovedBob Marley
A person who needs no introduction…
a singer who represents Jamaica, and someone who helped spread reggae around the world.
This is the 12-inch long version, and when the reverb-drenched guitar splashes in and the Clavinet weaves its way through, you just can’t keep your body still.
shineAswad
They are a reggae band formed in the United Kingdom, known for a sound that strongly incorporates elements of R&B and soul music.
In Notting Hill, their hometown, Afro-Caribbean immigrants who moved to the UK in the aftermath of World War II settled, and the band’s core members were second-generation immigrants.
“Aswad” means “black” in Arabic.
CelebrateRebelution
Strongly influenced by reggae, they captivate music fans around the world through their acoustic-tinged R&B, jazz, and rock.
Their recent album “Falling into Place” was a major hit and was selected as one of the best reggae releases of 2016.
And with the single “Celebrate,” they score another hit.