Popular Reggae: Western Music Artist Rankings [2025]

Bangarang feat. SirahSkrillex78rank/position

SKRILLEX – Bangarang feat. Sirah [Official Music Video]

This work is marked by energetic beats and a glitchy bassline.

Released by American artist Skrillex in December 2011, it’s packed with the allure of dubstep.

Its overwhelming sound, which raises the listener’s adrenaline, feels as if it was crafted with the dance floor in mind.

There’s a reference to the Lost Boys from the film Hook, carrying a message of “living in the moment.” It earned widespread acclaim worldwide, including 3× Platinum certification in the United States.

Even those unfamiliar with EDM will likely find themselves drawn into its captivating world.

Beautiful lifeSasha Lopez feat Tony T & Big Ali79rank/position

Sasha Lopez feat. Tony T & Big Ali – Beautiful Life (Official Video HD)

The memorable hit song “Beautiful life” stands out for its cheerful sound.

A collaboration between Sasha Lopez, an artist from the Republic of Moldova, Tony T, a UK-based rapper and DJ, and Big Ali, who is active in Paris, the track lands somewhere between reggaeton and reggae.

Since Tony T is also active as a DJ and took part in the collaboration, I decided to present it as dancehall this time!

Ting-A-lingShabba Ranks80rank/position

Shabba Ranks – Ting-A-ling

Shabba Ranks, a Jamaican deejay who had a major influence on reggaeton.

Rather than classic reggae, he’s known for performing fusion-style ragamuffin, and his fast, Puerto Rican-style rap leaves a strong impression.

From the late 2000s, he gained worldwide popularity and collaborated with Akon, who is known as a major New York rapper.

His classic track “Ting-A-ling” features a riddim that is distinctive yet approachable.

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Shaggy – Boombastic (Official Music Video)

Shaggy is an artist with a catchy reggae style who has fans all over the world.

Although he’s from Jamaica, he moved to the United States when he was young, so he’s recognized as a U.

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artist.

Active since the 1990s, he has earned high acclaim worldwide for reggae that, while grounded in authenticity, is extremely catchy.

His hit song ‘Boombastic,’ released in 1995, gained popularity with a sound that remixed Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On.

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Hit & Run (ft. Masicka, Di Genius)Shenseea82rank/position

Shenseea – Hit & Run ft. Masicka, Di Genius

A rising star in Jamaica’s dancehall scene, Shenseea teams up with Masicka and Di Genius for a positive dancehall tune.

Blending breezy production with energetic vocals that feel made for spring, the track celebrates a deep relationship that goes far beyond a fleeting romance.

Featured on the May 2024 album “Never Gets Late Here,” it sits alongside collaborations with heavyweights like Wizkid and Coi Leray.

The song has earned multiple award nominations this year, reflecting widespread acclaim.

It’s a perfect pick for refreshing your mind and body as you step into a new season of life.

Where Are Ü NowSkrillex and Diplo with Justin Bieber83rank/position

Skrillex and Diplo – “Where Are Ü Now” with Justin Bieber (Official Video)

A track by DJs and producers Diplo and Skrillex, also known as their collaborative project Jack Ü.

It features vocals by Canadian singer Justin Bieber and was released as a digital download in 2015.

The track is a Grammy Award winner.

Supersonic (My Existence)Skrillex, Noisia, josh pan & Dylan Brady84rank/position

Skrillex, Noisia, josh pan & Dylan Brady – Supersonic (My Existence) [Official Audio]

Here, I’d like to introduce a catchy DUB track that’s widely known.

It’s “Supersonic (My Existence).” This collaboration features the globally renowned Skrillex, the electronic trio Noisia, singer Dylan Brady, and producer josh pan, and it was released in 2022.

Rather than classic, straight-ahead dubstep, it leans a bit deeper and more offbeat, making it incredibly engaging to listen to.