The Best of Jamaica’s Reggae Music in 2014

Looking for the best of Jamaica’s reggae music in 2014? Look no further than our top picks! From the biggest hits to the hidden gems, we’ve got you covered.

Best Reggae Albums of 2014

Jamaica’s best reggae music was on display in 2014. The island’s reggae scene is as strong as ever, with new artists and old favorites alike putting out great albums. This year’s crop of reggae albums is especially strong, with a mix of traditional and contemporary sounds. Here are the best reggae albums of 2014.

Best Reggae Albums of 2014: Top 10

1. Ziggy Marley – Fly Rasta
2. Sean Paul – Full Frequency
3. Shaggy – Out of Many, One Music
4. Morgan Heritage – Here Come the Kings
5. Chronixx – Dread & Terrible
6. Tarrus Riley – Love Situation
7. Beres Hammond – Can You Play Some More?
8. SOJA – Amid the Noise and Haste
9. Junior Reid – One Blood
10. Protoje – Ancient Future

Best Reggae Albums of 2014: Honorable Mentions

Reggae lovers rejoice – there were some great reggae albums released in 2014! While we couldn’t include all of them in our top 10 list, we wanted to give a shout-out to a few honorable mentions.

So without further ado, here are the best reggae albums of 2014 (in no particular order):

-Ziggy Marley – Fly Rasta
-Shaggy – Out of Many, One Music
-The Green -Hawaii 13
-Tribal Seeds – Representing
-J Boog – Backyard Boogie
– Rebelution – Count Me In
-SOJA – Amid the Noise and Haste

Best Reggae Songs of 2014

2014 was a great year for reggae music. There were many amazing songs released this year by both new and established artists. It was hard to narrow it down to just 10, but here are the best reggae songs of 2014.

Best Reggae Songs of 2014: Top 10

Every year, the Jamaican music industry produces a plethora of reggae songs, both good and bad. 2014 was no different, as there were plenty of excellent tracks released throughout the year. Here are ten of the best reggae songs of 2014.

1. “Marijauna” by Busy Signal
2. “No Apology” by Mr. Vegas
3. “One Drop” by QQ
4. “Thank You Father” by Bugle
5. “This is Reggae Music” by I-Octane
6. “Bun dem” by Chronixx
7. “My Destination” by Tarrus Riley
8. “Ganja Man” by Anthony B
9. “Reggae Revival” by Protoje feat. Chronixx & Kabaka Pyramid
10. “Herbsman Hustling” by Cobra

Best Reggae Songs of 2014: Honorable Mentions

Reggae music has come to be synonymous with Jamaica, and the genre has produced some of the island’s most iconic artists. 2014 was no exception, with a number of great reggae songs released throughout the year.

While there were too many great tunes to include them all, here are a few honorable mentions from some of Jamaica’s best reggae artists.

1. “Hardships” by Busy Signal
2. “Jah Love Mi Guh Fight” by Tarrus Riley
3. “No Surrender” by Javada
4. “Selassie I Forever” by Chris Martin
5. “They Don’t Care About Us” by Rebelution

Best New Reggae Artists of 2014

Best New Reggae Artists of 2014: Top 10

In no particular order, here are the best new Reggae artists of 2014.

1. Protoje: he is a combination of traditional Reggae, Dancehall and Hip-Hop. His debut album “Seven Year Itch” was very well received by fans and critics alike.

2. Morgan Heritage: this reggae band consists of 5 members of the same family and their music is a mix of Reggae, Hip-Hop, R&B and even Pop. They have released several albums and have been touring extensively in support of their latest release, “Here Come the Kings”.

3. Chronixx: his music is a mix of Roots Reggae, Dancehall and Dub. He has released several mixtapes and his debut album “Dread & Terrible” was very well received by fans and critics.

4. Tarrus Riley: he is a singer, songwriter and producer who creates music that is a mix of Reggae, R&B, Soul and Hip-Hop. His fourth studio album “Love Situation” was released to critical acclaim in 2014.

5. Busy Signal: he is a Dancehall artist who has been active since the early 2000s. He has released several albums and mixtapes over the years and his most recent release “Reggae Music Again” was very well received by fans and critics alike.

Best New Reggae Artists of 2014: Honorable Mentions

Before we get to our list of the best new reggae artists of 2014, we want to give honorable mentions to a few other up-and-coming Jamaican musicians. These artists didn’t quite make our top ten, but they’re definitely worth checking out.

GOPEE: Gopee is a singer, songwriter, and producer from Kingston, Jamaica. His music is a mix of reggae, dancehall, and R&B. He released his debut album, Heartbeat, in 2014.

JAH9: Jah9 is a singer and songwriter from Montego Bay, Jamaica. Her music blends reggae, jazz, and dub. She released her debut album, New Name Narration, in 2013.

AGENT SASCO: Agent Sasco is a rapper and DJ from Kingston, Jamaica. His music is a mix of hip hop and reggae. He released his debut album, The Theory of Reggaetivity, in 2014.