Western Reggae Popularity Rankings [2025]

Sea Of LoveHeptones29rank/position

Heptones – Sea Of Love

Rocksteady was born in the brief moment of transition from ska to reggae.

From this genre emerged numerous great vocal harmony groups.

The Heptones were one such group.

This track is from their second album released on Studio One, a label that produced many classic records.

Nothing Gonna Change My Love For YouLukie D30rank/position

LUKIE D / Nothings Gonna Change My Love For You (HEMO+MOOFIRE PRESENTS ON THE BEACH)

He is known as a standout vocalist representing the reggae world.

Incorporating not only reggae but also other genres like gospel, his style is free and unbound by convention, and he has even produced covers of songs by Queen.

This track is a cover of the smash hit by George Benson and Glenn Medeiros.

MafiaDub Syndicate31rank/position

Dub Syndicate – Mafia

I want to immerse myself in a sound world that sinks deep and frees me from everyday life.

This UK dub classic is perfect for that mood.

Dub Syndicate, active in the UK, pursued an experimental sound that broke the boundaries of reggae, centered around producer Adrian Sherwood and drummer Style Scott.

This track is packed with sonic effects that lure the listener’s consciousness into another dimension—ground-crawling basslines and powerful effects that warp space.

Surrender yourself to its seven-plus-minute runtime and you’ll feel as if you’re wandering a labyrinth of sound.

Why not spend a quiet night alone listening to this piece from the 1989 masterpiece Strike the Balance?

Where Are Ü NowSkrillex and Diplo with Justin Bieber32rank/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.

Eye Of The Tiger (Ayur Tsyrenov Dub Remix)Survivor33rank/position

Survivor – Eye Of The Tiger (Official HD Video)

Originally released in 1982 by the American rock band Survivor and used as the theme song for the film Rocky III.

This version is a dub remix by singer, sound producer, and remixer Ayur Tsyrenov.

We Are One (Ole Ola)Pitbull & Jennifer Lopez & Claudia Leitte34rank/position

We Are One (Ole Ola) [The Official 2014 FIFA World Cup Song] (Olodum Mix)

This track, which became the official song of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, is a reggae tune created by Pitbull featuring big stars like Jennifer Lopez.

Its catchy lyrics are part of the appeal, making it a dancehall reggae song you’ll want to listen to while following along with the words.

Bangarang feat. SirahSkrillex35rank/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.