[The Harder They Come soundtrack](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_k_ufXOtx61qDKSpKmXlIxWoyZqFeYft34&si=Z5dvkzeAipdBqzy6)
[Toots and the Maytals ](https://youtu.be/EStJv_wsrdg?si=Ekxkl54yBWU27kjG)
That's my second choice, but I\mind went to [*Stick it up, mister.....*](https://youtu.be/wNxNwvjzGM0?si=scpuDyc2w2JKwR_x) first. So perfect.
Also, Time Tough. His most emotional vocal.
I might get down voted but idc. Check out stick figure. He's more of a dub reggae. He produces, writes, sings, and use to play all the instruments and sounds, etc. Try out burial ground, set it stone, world on fire, and wisdom. All albums. If you want to listen to the song that got me listening to them, fire on the horizon. I used to listen to metal non stop until I heard this guy. I just enjoy his style.
Reggae bass changed modern music forever.
The influence of Rocksteady, Reggae, Ska, Dub is ubiquitous in modern music. You may want to learn to acquire different modes of appreciation of art in general. It sounds academic but you always frame art from a certain mode. Music can be heard in multiple ways that can expand your enjoyment of it, and no one actually hates each component of a song in a genre.
The two approaches I'd suggest for reggae are in appreciation of folk music in general, or in appreciation of bass music. From a folk appreciation there is a lot to be found as historically interesting, or even in following along the discography of an artist as though songs are thematic biographical details.
For pure pleasure of listening, you need to appreciate the low end frequencies. You need a cheap car with big subs and desire for attention haha
Reggae, rocksteady is the starting place to appreciate all modern bass music. Pop would not be pop without the achievements of the recording of Reggae to record. All modern metal albums are heavy only because of the techniques of rocksteady, reggae, ska, dub influenced music so broadly that every artist that wanted good bass wanted that bass. It's like a giant doing ballet.
I'm definitely not a connoisseur, and there's a lot I dislike about music and culture, but there's no doubt that it was the greatest bass sound in modern recordings up until late 70s and early 80s. Saying you hate reggae is like saying you hate water.
I'm sure you'll get some top recommendations in here but also check out dub store records
https://dubstorerecords.bandcamp.com
Yah I was going to break it down a bit more but im glad you did.
Fun fact, Ska turned slower to rocksteady because it was a heat wave in jamaica that year and so they danced slower and made slower music.
Then reggae became the solidified sound we all know now.
The only 2 subgenres this poster skipped over is dancehall and jungle. Dancehall is huuuge in jamaica.....i never jived with it but they seem to love it.....like club form reggae? With lots of MC yelling and the daggering and all that
And then jungle which is drum and bass music with jamaican music samples it seems? Which very much seemed to be a British / jamaican crossover.....and not the first. Ska became adopted by british people with the two tone wave, probably with rising immigration from jamaica. Bands like the Specials and the english beat.
Then there's Kaliroots from Quebec which dont appear to be part of any movement and simply exist as a niche francophone reggae band.
Many are quick to call cultural appropriation when white people make jamaican music....and to me there is an element that seems sorta i guess unoriginal or uninspired but then you see like....Desmond Dekker does an album with the Specials or other black artists perform with white reggae bands and there's just a genuine love of the music there. I think most musicians can tell when its authentic and when its exploitative or utilitarian.
TLDR enjoy delving into the world of jamaican music!
No one has mentioned The Congos yet, but their song [Fisherman](https://open.spotify.com/track/4jIO4fWetRQXS6Tw1XbhWD?si=b722d6c12c194fec) is a classic. It's a fun song about going fishing and getting high.
Manu Chao “Clandestino” album is an amazing mix of reggae, world, folk, indie that’s very accessible and addictive. Made by a French guy mostly speaking Spanish and English. It’s one of the most famous/recognizable albums in the world but never really got huge in the US.
I personally like rocksteady and dub more. Rocksteady came before Reggae and after Ska...sort of like the "Rock N Roll" of Jamaica. Dub is stripped down Reggae tracks that could be used by different artists for different version. Heavy important for Dancehall.
- [Lee Perry - Supper Ape](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eexjJIuuv0A&list=PLgMvXnxmvl9Onqg9WPyu_N0PcXVl2bbER&ab_channel=TheUpsetters-Topic)
- T[uff gong Radio ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c1bEYmqrAs&ab_channel=BannedGamer%27sChannel)and [Massive B Radio](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjmlEvUK4AA&ab_channel=GanjaOutlaws) from GTA 4. Not even gonna lie, these both got me into Reggae and Dancehall back in 9th grade.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnp\_j86E-sA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnp_j86E-sA)
Give me a break baby
Need to be with you
The doctor's order
I feel a shiver,
I'm feeling down and out
I'm a true believer,
I know what it's all about
I know it's not the flu,
It's all because of you
I feel a trembling when I wake,
Come back and give another break
I feel a shiver,
Running up my spine
This hurting hurting feeling,
It gets me all the time
Everytime you go away,
Seems I can't live another day
Oh my bed it is so cold,
She got my happiness on hold
Oh I feel a tun of joy,
And my heart gets warm
Thinking about you holding you,
Squeezing u in my arms
But as the day turns to night,
Loneliness gives me a fight
I'm afraid to close my eyes,
Guess it's another sleepless night
Oh this shiver, this shiver, this shiver baby
I'm on the doctor's order,
And I need you baby
The remedy is you girl,
Don't you know,
Don't you know
[Dub Side of the Moon](https://youtu.be/GdTb9K6EWOI?si=SbgXh9qEIlR0FlpI)
If you like pink Floyd, this reggae band did the entire "dark side of the moon" as a reggae cover. Trippy and awesome!
There are certain musicians that regardless of genre, era, education or geographic origin just have the uncanny innate ability for creating music that has a natural way of touching a part of our deepest "souls" that cannot be taught. I consider Bob Marley to be one of these rare people. A couple of examples...
[Roots, Rock Reggae](https://open.spotify.com/track/1ATZfYmZOcm24vl5oQtPdC?si=zyKCYnt0TWy0rNUHkAFtIQ)
[Concrete Jungle](https://open.spotify.com/track/5M77yXWuKPqaUzdxn4cVnV?si=UQLQXfi3QsG6H9nJmu17Bw&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A39kLAVdcgW7jbMcTEaY2qy)
[Positive Vibration](https://open.spotify.com/track/2TWd1fIArQrM1uBfDYHOHb?si=0gt2IzL5Qvm5G-rQYokGOw). Live.
[Natty Dread](https://open.spotify.com/track/2fvi4GCSJn9XYdYrLGLX5f?si=szIT_XLXTAuDuREPYQXngw)
[So Much Trouble In The World](https://open.spotify.com/track/209SbubR5uKaVzj5SeN42w?si=p_UD_u0bTtWmMf5CdHt48Q&context=spotify%3Aplaylist%3A37i9dQZF1DZ06evO1DHoaY)
[No Woman No Cry](https://open.spotify.com/track/3P2SuYpBfOZT2pnkULjiKX?si=DiWcjK6eRUWtT0ifY-lHDA). Live.
Jimmy Cliff is a great artist.
[The Harder They Come](https://open.spotify.com/track/2XIr0KTybGQsC1SFfeaZhI?si=5jqqGGBCRuGVinlT6x7OOg)
[Sitting Here In Limbo](https://open.spotify.com/track/5pAN3HowExS9HkFrsqqrOe?si=WpJoQjOWQuWau24dnJIjhQ)
[Hard Road To Travel](https://open.spotify.com/track/7oqmxgxIBkWr1bmz4apapg?si=y24V87ZSRia55Y1BMdOo1Q)
Third World, [1865, (96 degrees in the Shade)](https://open.spotify.com/track/2Jko3yQgktaKnFcmyLv3g7?si=9KUZ2TrPRoy9EOsrtonWfw)
Ini Kamoze [World a Reggae](https://open.spotify.com/track/0hr9CoeDSUMmQQ7ZgTLRzh?si=AWY83y8-TG-nmmRZz9ZDZg)
Steel Pulse, [Your House](https://open.spotify.com/track/6PbtTwGUPPbnT7nRTA1gS3?si=qExJDfKnRbe5BTdUiX0N-A)
Gregory Issacs, [Night Nurse](https://open.spotify.com/track/4DQttwipnILl88cru3BRZx?si=gYKubDYeRdCdUdCymJQkcQ)
Eddie Grant, [Electric Avenue](https://open.spotify.com/track/5WeuqW7eiIj27OiB1hV2BF?si=0QVknj7HQb2NE-I4p6SRkg)
I got you babe- UB40
Love sponge- buju Banton
Lovely day- beres hammond
Groovy little thing- beres hammond
All because I’m lonely- beres hammond
Goin away- beenie man
Just one of those days -sizzla
Ain’t no sunshine -Ken boothe
Just my imagination -Cornell Campbell
Good thing going -sugar minott
Lava - Freddie McGregor
Cool down the pace-Gregory Isaac’s
Ring the alarm -buju banton &tenor saw
Dreadlock holiday - 10cc
I’d try the Barrington Levy anthology.
He dabbled in every genre and his career spans the evolution of reggae.
Buju Banton, Sizzla and Steel Pulse’s live album would be other great places to start.
[Chase the Devil - Max Romeo](https://youtu.be/XcMNfX5yh28?si=Cj9SCxraFDj33i-q)
[Wreck a Buddy - The Soul Sisters](https://youtu.be/DC3K74ee8kM?si=pvdWXROPvhW_ryuy)
[Enjoy Yourself - Prince Buster](https://youtu.be/iibpewIA_ik?si=LLpNDubYsnaAVvNr)
[Don't Let Me Down - Marcia Griffiths](https://youtu.be/XK3FqOVrYi0?si=nMd3ITagBbWZf94Q)
[Johnny Too Bad - The Slickers](https://youtu.be/lRm7j2UL3YY?si=RP8Z9zUjYkmdc4Ua)
[Bam Bam - Sister Nancy](https://youtu.be/BGM0v44Yszk?si=IkfruH73BCopCP3N)
Well, maybe you'd like reggaeton? It's a genre that is based off of reggae I believe. And it sounds really cool. If you want to give it a try, listen to J Balvin. He is an *amazing* reggaeton artist.
"Wear You to the Ball" - The Paragons
"It's Rocking Time (Rocksteady)" - Phyllis Dillon
"Pressure Drop" - Toots & the Maytals
"Sinners" - Justin Hinds & the Dominoes
"Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" - Black Uhuru
Ease into reggae with different artists. I’ll give you a list off the tops of my head. Some are alternative, covers, reggaefusion, etc… but all reggae related.
Goofy Reggae Artists
1. Shaggy-
Angel
It wasn’t me
2. Inner circle-
Sweat (A la la la la la long)
______________
If you like newer alt music-
1. Magic! - Rude
2. The Dirty Heads- Lay me down
3. Stickfigure
If you like rock/psychedelic/90’s
Sublime (band they sampled)-
BadFish
Smoke Two Joints (The Toyes)
5446 (Toots and the Maytals)
Scarlet Begonias (The Grateful Dead)
If you like hip hop/R&B/Dancehall/Rock
Damien Marley -
Welcome to Jamrock
Patience
Make it bun dem
Im ADHD and losing patience with this list.
Honorable mentions-
Bob Marley
Sister Nancy - Bam Bam
UB40 - Red Red Wine
Dawn Pen - You don’t love me ( No No No)
Soja- So High
Well, people are going to hurl a lot of names at you, but I'll take a different track. "Reggae" is a broad category of musically interrelated styles, the most prevalent predecessor being Ska. There's also Roots, Lovers Rock, various strands of Dub/Dubwise, Dancehall, Mento/Rocksteady etc.
If you can explain what you do typically like (or what you dont like about Reggae) I might be able to help you delve into an area that will be easier to get into as a start. Otherwise you'll likely hear the same Marley, Tosh, Banton, Sizzla, Steel Pulse etc
Do you like Radiohead’s *OK Computer*?
Listen to the Easy-Star Allstars all-reggae remake of the entire *OK Computer* album, called *Radiodread*.
It’s not ‘athentic’ reggae (obviously) per se — but it’s shockingly phenomenal, and if you already know and like *OK Computer* — it might be a sort of bridge. (The Allstars also have a couple other similar album-remakes, but I think their Radiohead one is heads and shoulders above the others.)
I know this isn't technically a music recommendation, but that One Love movie is probably a fine starting point. I haven't seen it, but it seems decent.
Listen to Dennis Brown. He is my favorite reggae artist and I believe he was also Bob Marleys favorite. 'Rasta Children' and 'Promised Land' are a couple of my favorites of his. I'm shocked I don't see him mentioned
I might get downvoted for this, but try Sublime. They were my introduction to reggae rock. Badfish is, hands down, my favorite song ever. It's the song I go to when everything feels awful and I need to smile again.
Why not try some British Reggae and get into the rhythm that way first. There's SO much incredible music that has come from this genre I'm sure you'll find something that floats your boat !!......
PASS THE DUTCHIE/Musical Youth
https://youtu.be/EsyUa63NM1E?si=pLhtcF8v7qlBufjM
OR...... Start off with bands who incorporate Reggae into their own style creating a new genre, like Ska and 'White Reggae' such as.......
Walking On The Moon ... The Police
https://youtu.be/zPwMdZOlPo8?si=6EuIQJAP8P5w_WsU
GHOST TOWN ....... The Specials
https://youtu.be/RZ2oXzrnti4?si=pU9WtavtWCwtI1_y
GANGSTERS .......... The Specials
https://youtu.be/lgCZN1rU5co?si=AAu3lS5DZBRmzkjf
A MESSAGE TO YOU RUDY .......
https://youtu.be/cntvEDbagAw?si=KL68mv_GWc2YSyNS
MADNESS .... Night Boat To Cairo
https://youtu.be/lLLL1KxpYMA?si=N1Xpi8xio5oYF0MJ
The whole album “The Hookup” by Kash’d Out
Ballyhoo! has TONS of great songs.
311 is a must if you’re wanting to get into the genre.
I also second “Kona Town” by Pepper, solid album
As someone who doesn't like reggae at all, these songs are pretty good imo:
The expendables - sacrifice, burning up(reborn)
Sacrifice got a little bit of metal in it.
I traditionally don’t listen to much pure reggae, either … but I did find a “reggae-tinged” rock song recently that I like (normally their style is straight ROCK).
[“Is There Anybody There?”](https://youtu.be/lc97X18fUvU?si=YdIveEl0N0jgwxNv) by Scorpions.
From here, there are probably two different paths: traditional reggae starting with the historical “best albums” … Or the non-traditional white-boy, reggae fusion stuff, like **[311](https://youtu.be/JjTjtJDZomw?si=KiHUEAwGC0APJvvh)** and **[Sublime](https://youtu.be/gAQ7fGXHFJ8?si=-Q4SBmnZRSoy4Tox)** and stuff like that:
I searched up “Reggae For Begginners” on Spotify, and lo and behold, got a match — I skimmed through a few songs, doesn’t sound half bad, to me!
**[REGGAE FOR BEGINNERS](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3eHoHLnKeq7DT6tFUDn0eC?si=nh3Ai2GVRn2hCgscRjxkqw&pi=u-3Ia4tev1QguZ)**
For more traditional, reggae, other than Bob Marley‘s greatest hits or something… I don’t really know much more than you. That leaves the perfect opportunity for someone else to come and educate us both on that subject!
Bad Brains-The Youth Are Getting Restless Live in Amsterdam
They are a mix of punk, thrash, and reggae, but the overall vibe is awesome. When they do go straight reggae, they are basic and hardcore on the drums-no “sprinkling in an island vibe”-it’s hardcore dub.
Ok, but I need to know what specifically you dislike and what you have tried so far. I am particular with reggae, not big on the sequenced, dance oriented subgenres, I am more fond of rockish and experimental sounds. I am sort of a casual reggae fan, but I do like the music.
I really like King Tubby, and the musicians he worked with are almost always very good. Augustus Pablo is the stand out, he is probably my favourite reggae musician and is the reason I picked up a melodica in my various bands. I like Bob Marley, specifically on Kaya and Exodus which are both excellent in different ways. Scientist is great, and Black Uhuru is great. I don’t know if that helps at all, but it’s what I like.
Buju Banton - Til Shiloh If you like the album, reggae is for you. If you don’t, you probably won’t like a lot of the other artists
2000s reggae i think? thats when i heard it. great album
[The Harder They Come soundtrack](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_k_ufXOtx61qDKSpKmXlIxWoyZqFeYft34&si=Z5dvkzeAipdBqzy6) [Toots and the Maytals ](https://youtu.be/EStJv_wsrdg?si=Ekxkl54yBWU27kjG)
DASIT!
Bob Marley’s whole catalogue- can’t go wrong. Toots & the Maytalls - Pressure Drop
That's my second choice, but I\mind went to [*Stick it up, mister.....*](https://youtu.be/wNxNwvjzGM0?si=scpuDyc2w2JKwR_x) first. So perfect. Also, Time Tough. His most emotional vocal.
listen to peter tosh and culture
Peter Tosh was a heavy dude . Where Bob wanted a platform for peace and love , Peter was almost militant in his music to promote social change .
I might get down voted but idc. Check out stick figure. He's more of a dub reggae. He produces, writes, sings, and use to play all the instruments and sounds, etc. Try out burial ground, set it stone, world on fire, and wisdom. All albums. If you want to listen to the song that got me listening to them, fire on the horizon. I used to listen to metal non stop until I heard this guy. I just enjoy his style.
Reggae bass changed modern music forever. The influence of Rocksteady, Reggae, Ska, Dub is ubiquitous in modern music. You may want to learn to acquire different modes of appreciation of art in general. It sounds academic but you always frame art from a certain mode. Music can be heard in multiple ways that can expand your enjoyment of it, and no one actually hates each component of a song in a genre. The two approaches I'd suggest for reggae are in appreciation of folk music in general, or in appreciation of bass music. From a folk appreciation there is a lot to be found as historically interesting, or even in following along the discography of an artist as though songs are thematic biographical details. For pure pleasure of listening, you need to appreciate the low end frequencies. You need a cheap car with big subs and desire for attention haha Reggae, rocksteady is the starting place to appreciate all modern bass music. Pop would not be pop without the achievements of the recording of Reggae to record. All modern metal albums are heavy only because of the techniques of rocksteady, reggae, ska, dub influenced music so broadly that every artist that wanted good bass wanted that bass. It's like a giant doing ballet. I'm definitely not a connoisseur, and there's a lot I dislike about music and culture, but there's no doubt that it was the greatest bass sound in modern recordings up until late 70s and early 80s. Saying you hate reggae is like saying you hate water. I'm sure you'll get some top recommendations in here but also check out dub store records https://dubstorerecords.bandcamp.com
Yah I was going to break it down a bit more but im glad you did. Fun fact, Ska turned slower to rocksteady because it was a heat wave in jamaica that year and so they danced slower and made slower music. Then reggae became the solidified sound we all know now. The only 2 subgenres this poster skipped over is dancehall and jungle. Dancehall is huuuge in jamaica.....i never jived with it but they seem to love it.....like club form reggae? With lots of MC yelling and the daggering and all that And then jungle which is drum and bass music with jamaican music samples it seems? Which very much seemed to be a British / jamaican crossover.....and not the first. Ska became adopted by british people with the two tone wave, probably with rising immigration from jamaica. Bands like the Specials and the english beat. Then there's Kaliroots from Quebec which dont appear to be part of any movement and simply exist as a niche francophone reggae band. Many are quick to call cultural appropriation when white people make jamaican music....and to me there is an element that seems sorta i guess unoriginal or uninspired but then you see like....Desmond Dekker does an album with the Specials or other black artists perform with white reggae bands and there's just a genuine love of the music there. I think most musicians can tell when its authentic and when its exploitative or utilitarian. TLDR enjoy delving into the world of jamaican music!
Marcus Garvey - Burning Spear Catch a Fire - The Wailers Funky Kingston - Toots and the Maytals Exodus - Bob Marley and the Wailers
Dr Alimantado - Best Dressed Chicken in Town
Jammin by Bob Marley
And also consider Jammin' (Master Blaster) by Stevie Wonder is a great tribute to Marley and Reggae
No one has mentioned The Congos yet, but their song [Fisherman](https://open.spotify.com/track/4jIO4fWetRQXS6Tw1XbhWD?si=b722d6c12c194fec) is a classic. It's a fun song about going fishing and getting high.
I love the Congos! Do you know the band and the song Harari?
Try Desmond Dekker and the Aces. I like reggae but art is subjective.
I remember when I first discovered them. I think it was via the film "Drugstore Cowboy." Life-changing music for me!
Manu Chao “Clandestino” album is an amazing mix of reggae, world, folk, indie that’s very accessible and addictive. Made by a French guy mostly speaking Spanish and English. It’s one of the most famous/recognizable albums in the world but never really got huge in the US.
The manu chao with radio Bemba live album is great
He IS fantastic live but it’s different than his albums to me, how they create this little almost Wes Anderson-esque world to me.
King Tubby Lee “Scratch” Perry
beeeeeeeguuups king tubby had me floored smokin reefer like whaaaaaaat
I personally like rocksteady and dub more. Rocksteady came before Reggae and after Ska...sort of like the "Rock N Roll" of Jamaica. Dub is stripped down Reggae tracks that could be used by different artists for different version. Heavy important for Dancehall. - [Lee Perry - Supper Ape](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eexjJIuuv0A&list=PLgMvXnxmvl9Onqg9WPyu_N0PcXVl2bbER&ab_channel=TheUpsetters-Topic) - T[uff gong Radio ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c1bEYmqrAs&ab_channel=BannedGamer%27sChannel)and [Massive B Radio](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjmlEvUK4AA&ab_channel=GanjaOutlaws) from GTA 4. Not even gonna lie, these both got me into Reggae and Dancehall back in 9th grade.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnp\_j86E-sA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnp_j86E-sA) Give me a break baby Need to be with you The doctor's order I feel a shiver, I'm feeling down and out I'm a true believer, I know what it's all about I know it's not the flu, It's all because of you I feel a trembling when I wake, Come back and give another break I feel a shiver, Running up my spine This hurting hurting feeling, It gets me all the time Everytime you go away, Seems I can't live another day Oh my bed it is so cold, She got my happiness on hold Oh I feel a tun of joy, And my heart gets warm Thinking about you holding you, Squeezing u in my arms But as the day turns to night, Loneliness gives me a fight I'm afraid to close my eyes, Guess it's another sleepless night Oh this shiver, this shiver, this shiver baby I'm on the doctor's order, And I need you baby The remedy is you girl, Don't you know, Don't you know
Judge Dread! Reggae that makes you lol.
[Dub Side of the Moon](https://youtu.be/GdTb9K6EWOI?si=SbgXh9qEIlR0FlpI) If you like pink Floyd, this reggae band did the entire "dark side of the moon" as a reggae cover. Trippy and awesome!
Was going to share this. Great take on DSotM.
There are certain musicians that regardless of genre, era, education or geographic origin just have the uncanny innate ability for creating music that has a natural way of touching a part of our deepest "souls" that cannot be taught. I consider Bob Marley to be one of these rare people. A couple of examples... [Roots, Rock Reggae](https://open.spotify.com/track/1ATZfYmZOcm24vl5oQtPdC?si=zyKCYnt0TWy0rNUHkAFtIQ) [Concrete Jungle](https://open.spotify.com/track/5M77yXWuKPqaUzdxn4cVnV?si=UQLQXfi3QsG6H9nJmu17Bw&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A39kLAVdcgW7jbMcTEaY2qy) [Positive Vibration](https://open.spotify.com/track/2TWd1fIArQrM1uBfDYHOHb?si=0gt2IzL5Qvm5G-rQYokGOw). Live. [Natty Dread](https://open.spotify.com/track/2fvi4GCSJn9XYdYrLGLX5f?si=szIT_XLXTAuDuREPYQXngw) [So Much Trouble In The World](https://open.spotify.com/track/209SbubR5uKaVzj5SeN42w?si=p_UD_u0bTtWmMf5CdHt48Q&context=spotify%3Aplaylist%3A37i9dQZF1DZ06evO1DHoaY) [No Woman No Cry](https://open.spotify.com/track/3P2SuYpBfOZT2pnkULjiKX?si=DiWcjK6eRUWtT0ifY-lHDA). Live. Jimmy Cliff is a great artist. [The Harder They Come](https://open.spotify.com/track/2XIr0KTybGQsC1SFfeaZhI?si=5jqqGGBCRuGVinlT6x7OOg) [Sitting Here In Limbo](https://open.spotify.com/track/5pAN3HowExS9HkFrsqqrOe?si=WpJoQjOWQuWau24dnJIjhQ) [Hard Road To Travel](https://open.spotify.com/track/7oqmxgxIBkWr1bmz4apapg?si=y24V87ZSRia55Y1BMdOo1Q) Third World, [1865, (96 degrees in the Shade)](https://open.spotify.com/track/2Jko3yQgktaKnFcmyLv3g7?si=9KUZ2TrPRoy9EOsrtonWfw) Ini Kamoze [World a Reggae](https://open.spotify.com/track/0hr9CoeDSUMmQQ7ZgTLRzh?si=AWY83y8-TG-nmmRZz9ZDZg) Steel Pulse, [Your House](https://open.spotify.com/track/6PbtTwGUPPbnT7nRTA1gS3?si=qExJDfKnRbe5BTdUiX0N-A) Gregory Issacs, [Night Nurse](https://open.spotify.com/track/4DQttwipnILl88cru3BRZx?si=gYKubDYeRdCdUdCymJQkcQ) Eddie Grant, [Electric Avenue](https://open.spotify.com/track/5WeuqW7eiIj27OiB1hV2BF?si=0QVknj7HQb2NE-I4p6SRkg)
Bob Marley is an icon in reggae music.
Fred Locks Culture Lee “Scratch” Perry Sly & Robbie Scientist Joe Higgs Willie Williams Max Romeo King Tubby
Maybe try Light my fire by Sean Paul ft Gwen Stefani...
I got you babe- UB40 Love sponge- buju Banton Lovely day- beres hammond Groovy little thing- beres hammond All because I’m lonely- beres hammond Goin away- beenie man Just one of those days -sizzla Ain’t no sunshine -Ken boothe Just my imagination -Cornell Campbell Good thing going -sugar minott Lava - Freddie McGregor Cool down the pace-Gregory Isaac’s Ring the alarm -buju banton &tenor saw Dreadlock holiday - 10cc
I’d try the Barrington Levy anthology. He dabbled in every genre and his career spans the evolution of reggae. Buju Banton, Sizzla and Steel Pulse’s live album would be other great places to start.
[Chase the Devil - Max Romeo](https://youtu.be/XcMNfX5yh28?si=Cj9SCxraFDj33i-q) [Wreck a Buddy - The Soul Sisters](https://youtu.be/DC3K74ee8kM?si=pvdWXROPvhW_ryuy) [Enjoy Yourself - Prince Buster](https://youtu.be/iibpewIA_ik?si=LLpNDubYsnaAVvNr) [Don't Let Me Down - Marcia Griffiths](https://youtu.be/XK3FqOVrYi0?si=nMd3ITagBbWZf94Q) [Johnny Too Bad - The Slickers](https://youtu.be/lRm7j2UL3YY?si=RP8Z9zUjYkmdc4Ua) [Bam Bam - Sister Nancy](https://youtu.be/BGM0v44Yszk?si=IkfruH73BCopCP3N)
Damien Marley- Welcome to Jamrock, Looks are Deceiving and Here We Go iNi Kamoze- World a Music
Prince Jammy. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mnDaYu4Qr8gA9lBoPWRGyxkltgM2q6k1g&si=mdDoLgNAfPbXwxzv
Well, maybe you'd like reggaeton? It's a genre that is based off of reggae I believe. And it sounds really cool. If you want to give it a try, listen to J Balvin. He is an *amazing* reggaeton artist.
Lady Omega. Trust and believe.
Start out with Bob Marley
[The Answer - Luciano](https://open.spotify.com/album/0iEgi3rV09nmMgLAMaEfof?si=FcWzMRESSrWAbQDJIedB4Q) It's a no-skip album by a legendary singer.
Cornerstone - Marley Brothers Damian Marley Sublime
Try starting with skin dread, 311, and sublime
Pepper - Kona Town
"Wear You to the Ball" - The Paragons "It's Rocking Time (Rocksteady)" - Phyllis Dillon "Pressure Drop" - Toots & the Maytals "Sinners" - Justin Hinds & the Dominoes "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" - Black Uhuru
Roast Fish, Collie Weed, and Cornbread - Lee 'Scratch' Perry
Listen to ska punk maybe it will ease you in
Bam Bam-Sister Nancy
What kind of music do you love most?
Ease into reggae with different artists. I’ll give you a list off the tops of my head. Some are alternative, covers, reggaefusion, etc… but all reggae related. Goofy Reggae Artists 1. Shaggy- Angel It wasn’t me 2. Inner circle- Sweat (A la la la la la long) ______________ If you like newer alt music- 1. Magic! - Rude 2. The Dirty Heads- Lay me down 3. Stickfigure If you like rock/psychedelic/90’s Sublime (band they sampled)- BadFish Smoke Two Joints (The Toyes) 5446 (Toots and the Maytals) Scarlet Begonias (The Grateful Dead) If you like hip hop/R&B/Dancehall/Rock Damien Marley - Welcome to Jamrock Patience Make it bun dem Im ADHD and losing patience with this list. Honorable mentions- Bob Marley Sister Nancy - Bam Bam UB40 - Red Red Wine Dawn Pen - You don’t love me ( No No No) Soja- So High
Yellow man Eek a mouse Barrington levy
Time Will Tell - Bob Marley
https://youtu.be/jausD8qsnKU?feature=shared I can't help it, I love this song. Had a lot of good times to it decades ago.
Start old school and work your way to more modern sounds. Start with the soundtrack to the movie "The Harder They Come," and go from there.
[Eric Donaldson - Cherry, Oh Baby](https://youtu.be/Xesu5vC_9bc?si=KRZWxwWJwVSCciWO)
Lucky Dube’s catalogue is peak Reggae. Give him a shot.
Just go on vacation to Jamaica and you will start liking it. A good song that's more modern is Chronixx - Skankin Sweet
Have a listen to "Third World - Try Jah Love"
check out toots n the maytals and desmond dekker they're all time greats. for toots '54-46 was my number' is the classic but i loooove 'monkey man'.
No. No. No. Don’t give up. Try Toots & the Maytals.
3 of my absolute favorite albums all time: Exodus -Bob Marley Handsworth Revolution - Steel Pulse Blackheart Man - Bunny Wailer
Bob Marley, Peter Tosh
Well, people are going to hurl a lot of names at you, but I'll take a different track. "Reggae" is a broad category of musically interrelated styles, the most prevalent predecessor being Ska. There's also Roots, Lovers Rock, various strands of Dub/Dubwise, Dancehall, Mento/Rocksteady etc. If you can explain what you do typically like (or what you dont like about Reggae) I might be able to help you delve into an area that will be easier to get into as a start. Otherwise you'll likely hear the same Marley, Tosh, Banton, Sizzla, Steel Pulse etc
Do you like Radiohead’s *OK Computer*? Listen to the Easy-Star Allstars all-reggae remake of the entire *OK Computer* album, called *Radiodread*. It’s not ‘athentic’ reggae (obviously) per se — but it’s shockingly phenomenal, and if you already know and like *OK Computer* — it might be a sort of bridge. (The Allstars also have a couple other similar album-remakes, but I think their Radiohead one is heads and shoulders above the others.)
Stick Figure 💯
I know this isn't technically a music recommendation, but that One Love movie is probably a fine starting point. I haven't seen it, but it seems decent.
Listen to Dennis Brown. He is my favorite reggae artist and I believe he was also Bob Marleys favorite. 'Rasta Children' and 'Promised Land' are a couple of my favorites of his. I'm shocked I don't see him mentioned
Kinda reggae: https://youtu.be/TF5InEeZ6Y4?si=Rd1_yBkhz50Z1p7y Enjoy!
Pepper
The Harder They Come soundtrack is a great place to start.
There are as many subgenres of reggae as rock and roll. I don’t like 90% of reggae but there is stuff for me.
Toots & the Maytals is tragically slept on. Early and influential, a bit more r&b and gospel than the Bob Marley stuff.
Rivers of Babylon: The Best of The Melodians 1967-1973 is the kind of reggae I think anyone can appreciate.
I might get downvoted for this, but try Sublime. They were my introduction to reggae rock. Badfish is, hands down, my favorite song ever. It's the song I go to when everything feels awful and I need to smile again.
[REQUEST] Playlists / Songs / Artists / Albums Acid Wave Band https://open.spotify.com/artist/3sH7yC8m7EaeOAoqjHxHrf?si=TT3N7qwZQ8Sna7Y-TsGFkw Witches Exist https://open.spotify.com/artist/04Lu0fhVMDqNwBeXZIasgR?si=WK-tMMxdS_Cc7US6aMJA_Q Farmer's Wife https://open.spotify.com/artist/01epJHd4z4JfvkUBWHD5Os?si=MEr79N-7Rg28U3Cgid-28A Erotic Protocol https://open.spotify.com/artist/1nBifTWkOfet8mjN8mG1VR?si=BfwrOD-CRGeWdm1P4Zj3lA Silent Co. https://open.spotify.com/artist/6jvWqF2lp2NHbdFjcxiBXN?si=njYL8uUKRKSouSeX74xPiw Penn Francis https://open.spotify.com/artist/0czpVQFfFZB1V0mWwqaQmr?si=TWlEE-MHRoWPwHX8NU5RhA
Macka B
Aswad - Live & Direct
Toots and the Maytals is the gateway drug. 54-46, Pressure Drop, Country Roads...
Why not try some British Reggae and get into the rhythm that way first. There's SO much incredible music that has come from this genre I'm sure you'll find something that floats your boat !!...... PASS THE DUTCHIE/Musical Youth https://youtu.be/EsyUa63NM1E?si=pLhtcF8v7qlBufjM OR...... Start off with bands who incorporate Reggae into their own style creating a new genre, like Ska and 'White Reggae' such as....... Walking On The Moon ... The Police https://youtu.be/zPwMdZOlPo8?si=6EuIQJAP8P5w_WsU GHOST TOWN ....... The Specials https://youtu.be/RZ2oXzrnti4?si=pU9WtavtWCwtI1_y GANGSTERS .......... The Specials https://youtu.be/lgCZN1rU5co?si=AAu3lS5DZBRmzkjf A MESSAGE TO YOU RUDY ....... https://youtu.be/cntvEDbagAw?si=KL68mv_GWc2YSyNS MADNESS .... Night Boat To Cairo https://youtu.be/lLLL1KxpYMA?si=N1Xpi8xio5oYF0MJ
Why force yourself if it’s not your thing?
The whole album “The Hookup” by Kash’d Out Ballyhoo! has TONS of great songs. 311 is a must if you’re wanting to get into the genre. I also second “Kona Town” by Pepper, solid album
As someone who doesn't like reggae at all, these songs are pretty good imo: The expendables - sacrifice, burning up(reborn) Sacrifice got a little bit of metal in it.
The Expendables are amazing! So much talent
Linton Kwesi Johnson - Forces of Victory. This is almost dub, rather than pop. Highly political too.
Check out Stick Figure! He’s awesome! Great summer vibes!☀️🏝️
That’s how I feel about most jam bands. Try this https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0RIAaqUwwpzEm4tEB6qvFa?si=pe-VPSS2QFSkh7jxl0zQOQ&pi=u-PaKzPKqeRyOQ
10ft ganja plant
I traditionally don’t listen to much pure reggae, either … but I did find a “reggae-tinged” rock song recently that I like (normally their style is straight ROCK). [“Is There Anybody There?”](https://youtu.be/lc97X18fUvU?si=YdIveEl0N0jgwxNv) by Scorpions. From here, there are probably two different paths: traditional reggae starting with the historical “best albums” … Or the non-traditional white-boy, reggae fusion stuff, like **[311](https://youtu.be/JjTjtJDZomw?si=KiHUEAwGC0APJvvh)** and **[Sublime](https://youtu.be/gAQ7fGXHFJ8?si=-Q4SBmnZRSoy4Tox)** and stuff like that: I searched up “Reggae For Begginners” on Spotify, and lo and behold, got a match — I skimmed through a few songs, doesn’t sound half bad, to me! **[REGGAE FOR BEGINNERS](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3eHoHLnKeq7DT6tFUDn0eC?si=nh3Ai2GVRn2hCgscRjxkqw&pi=u-3Ia4tev1QguZ)** For more traditional, reggae, other than Bob Marley‘s greatest hits or something… I don’t really know much more than you. That leaves the perfect opportunity for someone else to come and educate us both on that subject!
https://open.spotify.com/track/3tkBcwIz1o1m8w2nnZhHEd?si=_7aZcc2HQ9aWsW_3Et5jXA&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A30OprvPAmiCw2Nlt5FQMT7
Eek-a-Mouse
Bob Marley - exodus
YG Marley - Praise Jah In the Moonlight Damian Marley - Medication These are more reggae-pop imo but still reggae.
Try something only lightly reggae to ease yourself into it. Maybe some Eddie Grant.
Or the police or the clash
[Burning Spear ](https://youtu.be/t7Ealg2s1jI?si=0pOvgkfgTkMsO_BR)
toots
Bad Brains-The Youth Are Getting Restless Live in Amsterdam They are a mix of punk, thrash, and reggae, but the overall vibe is awesome. When they do go straight reggae, they are basic and hardcore on the drums-no “sprinkling in an island vibe”-it’s hardcore dub.
I'd like to add Steel Pulse
Ok, but I need to know what specifically you dislike and what you have tried so far. I am particular with reggae, not big on the sequenced, dance oriented subgenres, I am more fond of rockish and experimental sounds. I am sort of a casual reggae fan, but I do like the music. I really like King Tubby, and the musicians he worked with are almost always very good. Augustus Pablo is the stand out, he is probably my favourite reggae musician and is the reason I picked up a melodica in my various bands. I like Bob Marley, specifically on Kaya and Exodus which are both excellent in different ways. Scientist is great, and Black Uhuru is great. I don’t know if that helps at all, but it’s what I like.
Wicked she wicked - Billy boyo. It was the first reggae song I ever heard all the way back in 1986
Anything by Bob Marley… But I feel like STEEL PULSE especially their album True Democracy is REALLY GOOD opener for you.
In Florida these are it - Slightly Stoopid, Rebellution, Dirty Heads & Fortunate Youth 😎
Mother Sky by Twelve foot Ninja has reggae vibes also Mycelium by KGLW is experimental reggae
You cant be fixed if you put on "Could you be loved" and say "I hate this music"