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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!

Playlist

Masterpieces, fan favorites, and new 21st-century staples for reggae beginners
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1eastSweat (A La La Long)Inner CircleThe reggae music scene that spread from Jamaica to the world...
2eastOne loveBob MarleyBob Marley, the reggae legend from Jamaica…
3eastI can see clearly nowJimmy CliffMr. Jimmy Cliff is a reggae ... artist from Jamaica.
4eastCherry Oh BabyEric DonaldsonLeft a brilliant mark on Jamaica’s music scene…
5eastPolice And ThievesJunior MurvinJamaican reggae artist, Ju...
6eastWe Be Burnin’sean paulJamaican artist Sean ...
7eastMany Rivers To CrossJimmy CliffA number with a cool, soulful singing voice that resonates in the heart...
8eastWarBob MarleyBob Marley, a musician who sought peace
9eastWild WorldMaxi PriestA bittersweet emotion carried on a reggae sound, into the heart...
10eastHello Mama AfricaGarnett SilkA heartfelt song that expresses deep love and nostalgia for Africa...
11eastI Shot the SheriffInner CircleThe reggae band from Jamaica, Inner ...
12eastShy GuyDiana KingA reggae artist from Spanish Town, Jamaica...
13eastThe Harder They ComeJimmy CliffReggae became established as a distinct musical genre...
14eastHopelessly In LoveCarroll ThompsonCaro, known as the “Queen of Lovers Rock,”…
15eastNight NurseGREGORY ISAACSGreg..., a reggae artist from Jamaica...
16eastMarcus garveyBurning SpearMr. Burning Spear from Jamaica is...
17eastWanna Be LovedBuju BantonMr. Buju Banton is from Jamaica and...
18eastPressure DropToots & The MaytalsTu..., known as an innovator of Jamaican music,
19eastOnly YouJah CureAn absolute must in the genre known as conscious reggae...
20eastDon’t Turn AroundAswadReleased in 1988, this song is a ma…
21eastOne BloodJunior ReidJunior Reid was born in Jamaica in 1963...
22eastNo Letting GoWayne WonderWayne Wonder is from Jamaica...
23eastTurn Me OnKevin LyttleSaint Vincent and the Grenadines in the Caribbean...
24eastKing Tubby Meets Rockers UptownKing TubbyA song wrapped in the magic of sound that frees you from the everyday
25eastSave The WorldPeetah MorganThe vocal group made up of family members, “Mo…”
26east(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With YouUB40A British reggae-pop band, with the band name…
27eastMy Life So HappyBeenie ManLed Jamaican dancehall reggae and…
28eastJust Dance Wacky DipDing Dong feat. VoicemailVoice Mail is a band consisting of three members, Dan…
29eastRivers of BabylonThe MelodiansSupported the golden age of Jamaican music...
30eastshineAswadIt’s a reggae band formed in the UK. R…
31eastCould You Be LovedBob MarleyA person known without needing an introduction... a representative of Jamaica...
32eastBaby I Love Your WayBig MountainAn American reggae band. Their pop-friendly and approachable...
33eastRAPTUREKoffeeKoffee, who is from Jamaica, 20…
34eastStepping RazorPeter ToshPeter Tosh with a pleasantly soothing guitar sound…
35eastWithout UAlaineAlley, a female reggae singer who is also popular in Japan…
36eastDo The ReggaeToots & The MaytalsNew wave bands like The Clash and The Specials...
37eastPrivate NumberBob Andy & Marcia GriffithsBacking band for Bob Marley & The Wailers…
38eastEvening TimeJackie MittooA member of the Skatalites and an early Jamaican…
39eastOpportunity only knocks onceJimmy CliffA pioneer of reggae alongside Bob Marley...
40eastNothing Gonna Change My Love For YouLukie DHe is even called a mellifluous singer who represents the reggae world...
41eastAs the Money DoneRomain VirgoRomain, a young, nationally popular, highly talented singer...
42eastTrue To MyselfZiggy MarleyAs you know, my father is Bob Marley. As the eldest son, I…
43eastI Feel GoodBeres HammondHailing from Jamaica, Beres Ha..., a heavyweight in the reggae scene...
44eastOut the GhettoKonshensIn 2008, they won Best New Artist and so…
45eastDon’t You RemenberRomain VirgoJamaica’s popular audition show “RI…
46eastBig NoiseThe UpsettersThat Lee Perry had been a maverick since around this time…
47eastLet’s Do It AgainJ BoogJ Boog is an American-born reggae sing…
48eastBeautiful DayEtanaAfter 17 years, a Jamaican woman reggae artist...
49eastCarry OnStephen McGregorReggae singer Freddie McGregor...
50eastJamaican In New YorkShineheadOriginally from the UK, in the 1980s and 90s...
51eastLIKE A LOVE SONGCOCOA TEAMy career started in my early teens, but espe…
52eastgladys workshopgladstone andersonAs the father of rocksteady, he made enormous contributions…
53eastAPOLLO STYLEAPOLLOThis is a track by APOLLO from Osaka...
54eastThree Little Birds (Exodus 40 Mix)Bob MarleyA melody line exuding a smoky mood...
55eastBeat Down BabylonJunior BylesThe melancholic vibes we know from “Fade Away”…
56eastCelebrateRebelutionStrongly influenced by reggae, they used acoustic...
57eastMurder She WroteChaka Demus & PliersReggae duo from Jamaica, Chaka De…
58eastThe Gospel MedleyRichie StephensGrammy-winning singer, Richie Ste—
59eastVietnamJimmy CliffSinging about the tragedy of the Vietnam War. Jama...
60eastSet Me FreeKen BootheThe amazing thing about reggae is that, no matter what genre...
61eastGirl I SurrenderLukie DThe rookie, who is also a member of L.U.S.T...
62eastEverywhereMarcia GriffithsUntil now, the most successful female singer in Jamaica…
63eastSay Hey (I Love You)Michael Franti & SpearheadThis group seeks peace and equality...
64eastAbove The BonesMishkaMishka, the modern-day Bob Marley, when he was young...
65eastSince You Came Into My LifeSugar Minott & J.C. LodgeSugar Minott is a native of Jamaica...
66eastWe a rockerJACOB MILLERA reggae legend on par with Bob Marley…
67eastPound For PoundAggro ReggaeAgrolites, a Los Angeles–based group…
68eastStill A Get ByDemarcoSinger, track maker, producer…
69eastMembers OnlyDuane StephensonThe lead si… of the six-member group To Isis
70eastBobby BobylonFreddie McGregorA reggae singer born in Jamaica, Bo…
71eastSea Of LoveHeptonesBorn in the brief moment when ska was shifting into reggae…
72eastBatmanLyn Taitt and The JetsThe g… who rivals Ernest Ranglin in popularity
73eastLove SomebodyMaxi PriestA British-born person with a Jamaican household/family background re…
74eastThinking Out LoudMr. VegasAn important hit in the current dancehall scene...
75eastBorn To LoveSlim SmithA genius musi… who took their own life at a young age…
76eastShe’s RoyalTarrus RileyMr. Tarrus Riley is from Jamaica...
77eastSatta MassaganaThe AbyssiniansA former member of Carlton & The Shoes conti...
78eastMoney WorriesThe MaytonesThe reggae fan’s bible, the film “Rockers”…
79eastThe Tide Is HighThe ParagonsIn Japan, it was even used in TV commercials...
80eastYou Know (I Love You)Ho’okoaA group of island reggae from Tonga...
81eastSweet LoveSeraniSerrani, who is also highly active as a producer, is…
82eastBreaking up is hard to doAlton EllisThe nickname “Mr. Soul of Jamaica”…
83eastCry ToughAlton Ellis And The FlamesSadly, Ja... who left this world in 2008,
84eastBoom Shack-A-LakApache IndianAs someone of Indian descent from the UK and living in Britain, from a young age…
85eastThe SongBeres HammondLovers reggae, sung gently with a husky voice...
86eastWalk Away From LoveBitty McleanHe’s even been called the prince of the UK reggae scene…
87eastStir It Up ft. SarkodieBob Marley & The Wailers, SarkodieA soul-stirring fusion of Jamaican and Ghanaian music...
88eastJoy rideByron Lee & The DragonairesIndispensable to early Jamaican music…
89eastHolidayCollie BuddzBorn in New Orleans, raised in Bermuda…
90eastTwo Sevens ClashCultureA three-member Jamaican group formed in 1976...
91eastAlways On My MindDa’ville feat. Sean PaulA uniquely beautiful voice, and skillfully handles covers and more, bo...
92eastYou Don’t Love Me (No, No, No)Dawn PennA reggae singer from Kingston, Jamaica...
93eastNo One Like GodElephant manA dancehall artist who enjoys immense popularity even in Japan...
94eastLiquidationErnest RanglinErnest, a guitarist of national-treasure caliber from Jamaica…
95eastMr. IsaacsGREGORY ISAACSLike Mr. Bob Marley, fans all over the world...
96eastSlave QueenJudy MowattThe most beautiful woman among the Icely? Judy...
97eastWhy Must I CryPeter ToshPeter Tosh, delving into the depths of love and heartache…
98eastFighting For LoveRyan HiraokaThe Big Island of Hawaii’s big-time producer and sing...
99eastGimme The Lightsean paulSean Paul, shining with the brilliance of the summer sun…
100eastCollideSinging MelodyA singer characterized by a clear, pure, and unadorned voice with effortless expansiveness…
101eastEveryday PeopleSlightly Stoopid (ft. G. Love & Special Sauce)Slightly Stoopid is a Califor...
102eastHandsworth RevolutionSteel PulseCarrying the sound from Kingston to London…
103east44/876 ft. Morgan Heritage, AidoniaSting, ShaggySung in Spanish, more geared toward the dance floor…
104eastWays Of The WorldThe MovementIf you're a fan of The Movement, th…
105east54-46 Was My NumberToots & The MaytalsA track that’s highly regarded by a wide range of listeners.
106eastClarks AgainVybz KartelA superstar in the dancehall music scene…
107eastStay With YouTarrus RileyA singer who has been active since the rocksteady era as his father...
108eastUptown Top RankingAlthea & DonnaAretha, who was still a teenage student at the time of the release…
109eastGames People PlayBob AndyThe most sophisticated singer from Jamaica...
110eastLOVE FIREBunny WailerTogether with Peter Tosh, Bob Marley...
111eastLegalize ItPeter ToshThe reissue of a classic masterpiece from 1976 is re-releas…
112eastThank YouW.A.S.P.Having won a contest in high school, in the music industry...
113eastLocal MotionPepperReleased from LAW Records…