The Best Reggae Music of 2016

From Chronixx to Alborosie, check out our list of the best reggae music of 2016.

Best Reggae Albums of 2016

There were a ton of great reggae albums released in 2016, making it one of the best years for the genre in recent memory. Whether you’re a fan of roots reggae, dub, or dancehall, there was something for everyone this year.

Some of the standout albums included Chronixx’s ‘Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent’, Protoje’s ‘A Matter of Time’, and Kabaka Pyramid’s ‘Contraband’. Other notable releases came from established artists like Beenie Man, Barrington Levy, and Bounty Killer, as well as a number of exciting up-and-comers.

If you’re looking for the best reggae music of 2016, look no further than this list of stellar albums.

Best Reggae Songs of 2016

There were a lot of great reggae songs released in 2016. Here are some of our favorites:

-“Lion” by Skip Marley
-“One Love” by Common Kings
-“Here I Am” by J Boog
– “All Night” by Rebelution
-“No Woman, No Cry” by Fortunate Youth

Best Reggae Artists of 2016

2016 was a great year for reggae music, with a number of excellent new albums and artists emerging onto the scene. Here are some of the best reggae artists of 2016, who we think are worth keep an ear out for in 2017.

Chronixx

Chronixx is one of the hottest young names in reggae right now, and 2016 was a great year for him. He released his debut album, Chronology, to critical acclaim, and it quickly shot to the top of the reggae charts. His unique brand of vintage-inspired roots reggae has won him legions of fans all over the world, and he looks set to have another huge year in 2017.

Protoje

Protoje is another artist who had a great 2016. His third album, Ancient Future, was nominated for a Grammy Award, and he also picked up two prestigious Jamaican music awards. Protoje is one of the leaders of Jamaica’s modern roots revival movement, and his unique blend of reggae, dub and dancehall has won him fans all over the world. We’re sure he’ll have another big year in 2017.

Morgan Heritage

Morgan Heritage are one of the most successful reggae groups of all time, and they returned to form in 2016 with their excellent album Avrakedabra. The album was nominated for two Grammy Awards, and it also picked up a Jamaican music award. Morgan Heritage are sure to stay at the top of their game in 2017.

Soja

Soja are an American reggae band who had a big year in 2016 with their album Amid The Noise And Haste. The album debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Reggae chart, and it also won them a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. Soja are sure to be one of the biggest names in reggae again in 2017.