The Best of Jamaican Reggae Music in 2016

The Best of Jamaican Reggae Music in 2016: A Collection of the Top Jamaican Reggae Songs of the Year

Best Reggae Albums of 2016

This has been another great year for reggae music, with a wide variety of excellent albums being released. Here are our picks for the best reggae albums of 2016.

busker – busker

The debut album from Jamaican reggae artist Busker is a delight from start to finish. Busker’s warm, soulful voice is the perfect vehicle for delivering these catchy, well-crafted songs. With its mix of lovers rock, roots reggae, and dub, busker is a perfect introduction to the genre for newcomers, as well as a welcome addition to any fan’s collection.

Bunny Wailer – Solomonic Singles 1: Tread Along 1969-1976

Legendary reggae artist Bunny Wailer’s first new album in over a decade is a joyous celebration of Jamaican music and culture. Featuring newly recorded versions of classic Wailer tunes like “Tread Along” and “Solomonic Singles”, as well as new material like “Rule Dancehall”, Solomonic Singles 1 is a must-have for any fan of reggae or Bunny Wailer.

The Congo’s – Nangui Abrahami
The Congo’s debut album is a thing of beauty, blending traditional Congolese rhythms and instruments with modern production techniques. The result is an accessible yet deeply authentic snapshot of contemporary Congolese music. Featuring guest appearances from some of the country’s most respected musicians, Nangui Abrahami is an essential purchase for anyone with even a passing interest in world music.

Best Reggae Songs of 2016

Jamaican reggae music has undergone a renaissance in recent years, with a new generation of artists carrying on the torch lit by legends like Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer.

If you’re looking for the best reggae songs of 2016, look no further. Here are 10 of the hottest tracks coming out of Jamaica this year.

1. “Livin’ It Up” by Jah9
2. “Here Come the Hotstepper” by Evol INT
3. “Can’t Breathe” by Protoje ft. Chronixx
4. “Bun Dem” by Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley & Stephen Marley
5. “Rough This Year” by Jesse Royal
6. “Legend (Forward)” by Chronixx
7. “Ganja Guide” by Iba Mahr
8. Cold Feet by Kabaka Pyramid
9. Marijuana by Chronixx
10 Jamaica Nice by Busy Signal

Best Reggae Artists of 2016

Jamaican reggae music has been evolving since the late 1960s, and 2016 was no different. With a host of new artists emerging and established artists continuing to make great music, Jamaican reggae is as popular as ever.

Here are some of the best Jamaican reggae artists of 2016:

-Chronixx
-Protoje
-Kabaka Pyramid
-Raging Fyah
-Sevana
-Jah9
-Lila Iké
– Jesse Royal