2013’s Best Reggae Music

Looking for the best reggae music of 2013? Check out our list of the top 10 tracks of the year, featuring artists like Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley, and more.

Best Reggae Albums of 2013

Each year, new reggae albums are released and old ones are rediscovered. This has been another great year for the genre, with a number of excellent full-lengths hitting store shelves. Below are 10 of the best reggae albums of 2013, in no particular order.

Cedric Myton & The Congo’s – Tired fe Dead
Cedric Myton is best known as the lead singer of The Congos, one of the most popular and influential reggae groups of all time. On this solo album, Myton is backed by some of Jamaica’s top musicians, including members of The Wailers and The Skatalites. The result is a fantastic collection of roots reggae tunes that are sure to get your head nodding.

Bob Marley & The Wailers – Legend (Deluxe Edition)
This deluxe edition of Bob Marley’s Legend album features a number of previously unreleased tracks, as well as alternate versions of some of Marley’s best-known songs. If you’re a fan of Marley’s work, this is an essential addition to your collection.

Sugar Minott – Hard Time Pressure
Sugar Minott was one of the most respected singers in reggae, and this posthumous release is a fitting tribute to his legacy. Hard Time Pressure collects 14 previously unreleased tracks recorded by Minott between 1979 and 1984. These are roots reggae at its finest, and fans of Minott will not be disappointed.

Burro Banton – Best Of Burro Banton
Burro Banton is one of Dancehall’s most legendary singers, and this collection features some of his best-known tracks. If you’re a fan of Dancehall or Jamaican culture in general, this is a must-have album.

Best Reggae Songs of 2013

In a year that saw the tragic passing of Bob Marley, it’s only fitting that we take a look back at the best reggae music of 2013. From up-and-comers to established artists, there was no shortage of great tunes to choose from. Here are our picks for the best reggae songs of 2013.

– So Much Things to Say – Chronixx
– Here Comes the Sun – Tarrus Riley
– Get Up Stand Up – Ziggy Marley
– Rastaman – Protoje
– African People – Sizzla
– One Love – Ky-Mani Marley

Best Reggae Artists of 2013

Reggae music has always been a favorite genre for many people all over the world. It’s a unique type of music that is known for its island sound and feel-good vibes. If you’re looking for some great reggae music to add to your collection, then check out these 2013’s best reggae artists.

1. Bob Marley & The Wailers – Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and The Wailers

2. Sublime – 40oz to Freedom

3. Rebelution – Peace of Mind

4. SOJA – Strength to Survive

5. Pepper – Kona Town

6. Iration – Automatic

7. The Green – Hawai’i ’13

8. Johnnyswim – Diamonds