Out of Many: 50 Years of Reggae Music

Out of Many: 50 Years of Reggae Music is a must-have for reggae fans everywhere. This collection features 50 tracks of the best reggae music from the last 50 years, including classic hits and rare gems.

The Birth of Reggae

Reggae is a genre of music that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s. The word reggae is derived from the word “raggedy”, which was used to describe the down-and-out youths who were the first to embrace the new style of music. Reggae is a musical fusion of African, Caribbean, and Western influences.

Ska

Ska is a Jamaican musical style that developed in the late 1950s and early 1960s. It is a fusion of African rhythm and blues,American jazz, and mento (a Jamaican folk music) . Ska was the precursor to rocksteady and reggae. The first ska recordings were made in Jamaica in the 1950s by people such as Clement “Coxsone” Dodd, Duke Reid, Prince Buster, and Byron Lee.

Rocksteady

Rocksteady is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in 1966. The term rocksteady comes from a style of dance named after the popular 1967 song “Rocksteady” by Alton Ellis. Rocksteady was the direct predecessor of reggae; it combined elements of ska and R&B.

One of the most important figures in the development of rocksteady was producer Dudley Sibley, who worked with many of the key artists during the genre’s formative years including The Paragons, The Techniques, and Delroy Wilson. Other notable producers during this period were Sonia Pottinger, Lloyd Daley, and Duke Reid.

The rocksteady sound typically featured slower tempos than ska, as well as more soulful singing voices and melodies. The backing instruments also shifted away from the sharp horns and organ sound of ska towards a more mellow guitar- and bass-driven sound. Bass lines were often simplified compared to those in ska, and sometimes featured a moving root note on the offbeat (known as “walking bass”).

By 1968, rocksteady had largely replaced ska as Jamaica’s dominant music genre. The last major hit song in the ska style was Toots & The Maytals’ 1968 single “Do the Reggay”, which explicitly mentioned both genres; after this point, rocksteady became simply known as “reggae” outside of Jamaica.

The Rise of Reggae

The late 1960s saw the rise of a new music genre out of Jamaica: reggae. Reggae’s signature sound, which combines elements of rocksteady and ska, was quickly adopted by artists in other genres and spread worldwide. With its positive message and laid-back beat, reggae became the sound of a generation.

The Wailers

The Wailers were a Jamaican reggae band led by Bob Marley. The band started out as a ska group in 1963 and soon began to experiment with other genres, including rocksteady and reggae. The Wailers achieved international fame with their release of the album Catch a Fire in 1973. The album featured some of Marley’s most iconic songs, including “Stir It Up” and “I Shot the Sheriff”.

The Wailers continued to record and tour throughout the 1970s, releasing a series of successful albums including Burnin’ (1973), Natty Dread (1974), Rastaman Vibration (1976), and Exodus (1977). The band remained active until Marley’s untimely death in 1981. After Marley’s death, the Wailers went on to release a number of successful albums, including Survival (1979), Uprising (1980), Confrontation (1983), and Babylon by Bus (1988).

Bob Marley

No other artist is more closely associated with reggae music than Bob Marley. His message of peace, love, and unity resonated with people around the world, and his music continues to be hugely popular decades after his death. Marley was born in 1945 in Jamaica, and he rose to fame in the 1970s with hits like “No Woman, No Cry,” “I Shot the Sheriff,” and “Buffalo Soldier.” He is credited with helping to bring reggae music to a global audience, and he remains an inspiration for musicians today.

The Golden Age of Reggae

The 1970s was the golden age of reggae music. This was a time when Jamaican musicians began to experiment with different sounds and styles, creating a unique and unforgettable genre of music. The golden age of reggae ended in the late 1980s, but the legacy of this music continues to this day.

Third World

Third World is a Jamaican reggae band formed in 1973. The band’s original line-up included Bunny Rugs (lead vocals), Stephen “Cat” Coore (guitar, cello, harmonica), and Michael Williams (bass). The band has gone through numerous line-up changes over the years, but Coore and Williams have remained the core of the group.

Third World has released nineteen studio albums, eight compilations, two live albums, and one live DVD. The band has toured extensively throughout their career, performing in countries all over the world. They have also collaborated with a number of other artists, including Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Sting, and Michael Jackson.

Third World was inducted into the Caribbean Music Hall of Fame in 1999. In 2012, they received the Jamaican Order of Distinction for their contributions to Jamaican music.

Inner Circle

Formed in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1968, Inner Circle is a reggae band best known for their hits “Sweat (A La La La La Long)” and “Bad Boys.” The band has undergone several lineup changes over the years, but the core members have always been brothers Ian and Roger Lewis. Inner Circle is currently touring the world in support of their latest album, Out of Many: 50 Years of Reggae Music.

The Modern Age of Reggae

Though its roots are in the music of the African diaspora, Reggae’s influences are felt throughout the world. The sound of modern Reggae music has been shaped by a wide range of artists, from the ska and rocksteady of the 1960s to the dancehall and dub of the 1980s and beyond. In this article, we’ll take a look at the history of Reggae music and its modern incarnations.

Chronixx

Chronixx, born Jamar Rolando McNaughton, is a Jamaican reggae artist. His stage name replaced the “X” with two As to signify his African and Rastafarian roots. He was raised in Spanish Town, Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica. His father, Chronicle, is a well-known reggae deejay who hosted a local television dancehall show called Jamaican rhythms. His grandfather was reggae producer Niney the Observer.

Chronixx appeared as a musician and singer on stage with his father at the age of six. In 2010 he began working on his own music career, releasing the song “They Don’t Know” on the sound system Bredda Hype’s label hits after hits. The song enjoyed some local success and led to further recording opportunities. Chronixx’s next big break came in 2012 when he collaborated with Major Laser on the song “Start a Fire”. The song was included on Major Lazer’s first EP of the same name and helped to raise Chronixx’s profile internationally.

In 2013, Chronixx released his debut mixtape, Hooked on Chronixx, followed by his first EP, Dread & Terrible. His debut album, Chronology, was released in 2017 to critical acclaim.

Protoje

Protoje is a reggae singer and songwriter from Jamaica. His music is a modern take on traditional reggae, with elements of dancehall, hip hop, and R&B. He has released three studio albums, all of which have been met with critical acclaim. His most recent album, A Matter of Time, won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 2018.