[2025] A roundup of artists and musicians from Jamaica — featuring many up-and-coming talents!
When you hear “Jamaica,” many of you probably think first of reggae music, represented by Bob Marley.
This island nation in the Caribbean gave birth to reggae—evolved from ska and rocksteady in the 1960s—and has had a major impact on the global music scene.
And now, a new generation of Jamaican artists is emerging one after another, gaining fans around the world through social media! In this article, we’ll spotlight young artists who are active across genres—not only reggae but also dancehall, hip-hop, and more.
Legends will appear in the latter half as well, so be sure to check it out!
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[2025] A roundup of artists and musicians from Jamaica — with plenty of rising talents! (21–30)
Let’s danceVOICE MAIL
This is a song by Voicemail.
Voicemail used to be a trio, but since O’Neil was killed, they’re now a duo.
They’re hardly active as a group anymore, so we might not be able to hear this song again.
It’s a really danceable track, so it’s one I’d like to learn the dance to as well.
Love SomebodyMaxi Priest
I think many people know this song because it was also used in Bayside Shakedown.
Even those who haven’t heard it before will find its tune uplifting.
It’s easy to listen to even for beginners to reggae.
He is a reggae artist from the UK and a lovers rock singer.
Nothing gonna change my love for youLukie D
A reggae singer with a beautiful voice.
They’re famous worldwide, but in recent years they seem to have gained strong support in Hawaii and have been very active there.
This song is a laid-back reggae track whose soulful, beautiful vocals will soothe your heart.
It’s a classic you should definitely know.
Jamaica SkaKeith & Ken with Byron Lee & the Dragonaires
As emblematic acts of Jamaica’s early-1960s music scene, the names Keith & Ken and Byron Lee & the Dragonaires continue to shine.
Celebrated for popularizing ska—born from a fusion of jazz and mento—they left behind a string of legendary performances.
In 1962, they appeared in the James Bond film series, bringing the allure of Jamaican music to audiences worldwide.
In recognition of these achievements, Byron Lee was awarded the Order of Distinction by the Jamaican government in 1982.
A powerhouse band that also backed stars like Harry Belafonte and Chuck Berry, they are known for their lively rhythms and rich harmonies.
They are a top recommendation for anyone wanting to fully savor the appeal of ska and reggae.
Bobby BobylonFreddie McGregor
This song is one of his signature pieces and has a slow tempo.
The “babi babi Babylon” part in the middle is quite catchy—you might find yourself humming it.
By the way, “Babylon” refers to the symbol of evil in Rastafari thought.
The song features religious elements of Rastafarianism.
Knig of the dancehallBeenie Man
This is a song by an artist called Beenie Man.
He has so many great songs that I had a hard time choosing, but I picked this one since it’s probably the most famous.
The woman’s outfit in the music video is super cute, and her sharp, powerful dancing is really cool.
Puppy tairDemarco
It’s a pretty danceable DANCE tune.
You can see in the music video that women perform sexy dances, like shaking their hips quickly.
The title literally translates to “puppy’s tail,” so I think the choreography is based on that image.
It would look cool to dance to this at a club.