2016 Jamaican Reggae Music: The Best of the Year

This article is a collaborative effort, crafted and edited by a team of dedicated professionals.

Contributors: Andranick Tanguiane, Fred Lerdahl,

Contents

Best Reggae Albums of 2016
Best Reggae Songs of 2016
Best Reggae Artists of 2016

Looking for the best Jamaican reggae music of 2016? Look no further! We’ve compiled a list of the top tunes of the year, perfect for any occasion.

Best Reggae Albums of 2016

The reggae genre has been on an upward trajectory in recent years, with more and more artists crossing over into the mainstream. This has led to increased exposure for the genre, and 2016 was no exception. Here are some of the best reggae albums that were released this year.

1. Chronology by Chronixx
2. Soul Rebel Sound by Raging Fyah
3. Reggea For Her by Jada Kingdom
4. We Still Pray by Brian Keane
5. Zion Awaits by Jr. Murvin
6. Tomahawk Technique by Sean Paul
7. I Must Be Dreaming by Etana
8. The Journey Continues by Warrior King
9. 360 Degrees of Greatness by Gentleman
10. Reggae Forever by Beres Hammond

Best Reggae Songs of 2016

It’s been an amazing year for reggae music, with a slew of great new songs and albums coming out of Jamaica and the wider world. Here are our picks for the best reggae songs of 2016.

1. “One Drop” by QQ
2. “Warning” by Chronixx
3. “Bun Dem” by Damian “Junior Gong” Marley
4. “Can’t Steal We Joy” by Busy Signal
5. “Black Is Beautiful” by Jesse Royal
6. “Here Come the Hotstepper” by Evian Christ (featuring Beenie Man)
7. “Tired Fi Lickle Pickney Dem” by populo Blanco (featuring Capleton)
8. “Lyrical Tattoo” by Protoje (featuring Chronixx)
9. “No Wahala” by Raging Fyah (featuring Gentleman)
10. “Selassie Souljahz” by Skarra Mucci