The Best 90s Reggae Music Videos
We’ve rounded up the best 90s reggae music videos for your viewing pleasure. From classics like Bob Marley’s “One Love” to more modern videos like Shaggy’s “Boombastic”, there’s something for everyone. So sit back, relax, and enjoy some of the best reggae music videos the 90s had to offer.
Best of the Best
The 90s was a great decade for reggae music. Some of the best reggae songs were released in this decade. The music videos for these songs were also top notch. In this article, we will take a look at the best 90s reggae music videos.
“Here Comes the Hotstepper” by Ini Kamoze
“Here Comes the Hotstepper” is a song by Jamaican reggae artist Ini Kamoze. It was released in 1994 as the lead single from his album Here Comes the Hotstepper. The song was a worldwide hit, reaching number one in several countries, including the United States, Canada and France.
“No Woman, No Cry” by Bob Marley and the Wailers
From the album “Natty Dread,” “No Woman, No Cry” is one of Bob Marley’s best-known and beloved songs. The music video for the song, released in 1974, was directed by Errol Brown and features Marley and the Wailers performing in front of a live audience. The video is simple but effective, and it perfectly captures the energy and spirit of Marley’s music.
“Sweat (A La La La La Long)” by Inner Circle
Inner Circle’s “Sweat (A La La La La Long)” was one of the first reggae songs to become a mainstream success in the United States, and its music video helped contribute to that success. The video was directed by Marcus Raboy and shot in various locations around Jamaica, including Kingston, Montego Bay, and Negril. It features Inner Circle performing the song in various settings, including on a boat, on a beach, and in front of a live audience. The video also includes footage of Jamaican life and culture, such as people dancing in the streets and children playing in the water.
The Contenders
Here are what we believe to be the best 90s reggae music videos. These videos are not only great musically, but they also capture the spirit of the decade.
“Boombastic” by Shaggy
“Boombastic” is a song released in 1995 by Jamaican reggae artist Shaggy from his third studio album, Boombastic. The single was a major hit, reaching number one in several countries including the United Kingdom, Sweden, and New Zealand. In the United States, the song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Hot Rap Singles chart. The music video for “Boombastic” was directed by Marcus Nispel and features Shaggy performing in various costumes and locations.
“One Love” by Bob Marley and the Wailers
This song was released in 1977, but the music video was not released until the 1990s. The video features footage of Bob Marley and the Wailers performing the song, intercut with shots of people from all walks of life. The video is simple but powerful, and it captures the spirit of the song perfectly.
“Pon de Replay” by Rihanna
Rihanna’s “Pon de Replay” is one of the best reggae music videos of the 1990s. The video features Rihanna dancing in a club with her friends, and it is shot in a very lively and colorful way. The video also has a great reggae song that will get stuck in your head for days.
The Underdogs
“Murder She Wrote” by Chaka Demus & Pliers
Pliers and Chaka Demus paired up in the early ’90s to create some of the most danceable reggae of the decade. “Murder She Wrote” was their biggest hit, and the accompanying video is a perfect snapshot of early-’90s dancehall culture.
“I Wanna Be Your Man” by Ziggy Marley
“I Wanna Be Your Man” is a song by Ziggy Marley, released as the first single from his debut album, Dragonfly. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Reggae singles chart in October 1996.
The music video for the song was directed by Jesús Mazza and filmed in Miami, Florida. It features Marley playing guitar and singing on a beach, interspersed with footage of children playing in the sand and waves.
“Turn Me On” by Kevin Lyttle
“Turn Me On” is a song recorded by Vinicius, which was later sampled and popularized by Kevin Lyttle. The song’s official music video features Lyttle seducing and later dancing with a number of different women in a Jamaican beach party setting. The video was filmed in Jamaica and directed by Little X.
