The Best Reggae and Ska Music of 2020

Check out our top picks for the best reggae and ska music of 2020. From classic tracks to new releases, we’ve got you covered.

Best Reggae

Reggae and ska music are two genres that are often lumped together. While they share some similar qualities, they are actually quite different. Reggae is a genre of Jamaican music that developed in the late 1960s. It is characterized by a strong rhythm section, heavy bass, and plenty of percussion. Ska, on the other hand, is a genre of Jamaican music that developed in the early 1960s. It is characterized by its offbeat guitar and horn riffs, as well as its catchy melodies.

So, what are the best reggae and ska albums of 2020? Here are our picks:

1. Koffee – Rapture
2. Protoje – A Matter of Time
3. Chronixx – Chronology
4. J Boog – Wash House Ting
5. SOJA – Poetry in Motion
6. Rebelution – Free Rein
7. The Expendables – Sand in the Sky
8. Iration – Hotting Up
9. Collie Buddz – Good Life
10. The Green – Marching Orders

Best Ska

The Ska is a genre of Jamaican music that originated in the 1940s. It is a precursor to rocksteady and reggae. Ska is characterized by a walking bass line accented with rhythms on the off beat. It was widely popular in the 1960s, and its popularity has been revived in recent years.

There are many different subgenres of ska, including two-tone, rocksteady, roots, and dub. Two-tone is a fusion of ska and punk rock that was popularized in the UK in the 1970s by bands like The Specials and Madness. Rocksteady is a laid-back subgenre of ska that developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. Roots reggae is a subgenre that emerged in the 1970s that combines elements of ska, reggae, dub, and African music. Dub is a subgenre of reggae that emphasizes the drum and bass parts of the song.

Ska has been influential on many other genres of music, including punk rock, indie rock, hip hop, and even dance music. Some of the best ska bands today come from England, Japan, Sweden, and the United States. Here are our picks for the best ska bands of 2020:

1) The Interrupters
2) The Government
3) Cherry Poppin’ Daddies
4) Mustard Plug
5) Reel Big Fish

Best Reggae-Ska Hybrid

We couldn’t help but notice the resurgence of reggae-ska hybrid music this year. It seems like every other day, we’re coming across a new artist or band that’s blending the two genres together in interesting and innovative ways.

If you’re not familiar with the term, “reggae-ska” refers to a style of music that combines elements of both reggae and ska. The result is a unique sound that is infectious and impossible to resist.

If you’re looking for some new music to add to your collection, be sure to check out our list of the best reggae-ska hybrid songs of 2020. You won’t be disappointed!