The Top 5 Rap Reggae Music Groups

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Do you love rap music? Do you love reggae music? Here are the top 5 rap reggae music groups that you need to check out!

Hip-hop

Hip-hop is a genre of music that combines elements of rhythm and blues, jazz, and often rap. The style originated in the 1970s with African American and Latino youths in New York City. It was later popularized around the world by American rapper Tupac Shakur in the 1990s.

Today, hip-hop music is enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds. It is one of the most popular genres of music in the United States, and its popularity has only grown in recent years.

If you’re a fan of hip-hop music, then you’re sure to enjoy the work of these five rap groups.

1) Run DMC
2) Public Enemy
3) A Tribe Called Quest
4) The Notorious B.I.G.
5) Outkast

Reggae

Reggae is a genre of music that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s. The style is characterized by a strong rhythm section, guitar, keyboards, and vocals. Reggae has its roots in African and Caribbean music, and its popularity has spread to many parts of the world.

There are many great reggae groups out there, but these five are our favorites.

1. Bob Marley and the Wailers

Bob Marley was one of the most influential reggae artists of all time. His group, the Wailers, helped to popularize reggae music around the world. The Wailers were known for their catchy tunes, positive lyrics, and laid-back vibe.

2. Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers

Ziggy Marley is Bob Marley’s son, and he has followed in his father’s footsteps by making great reggae music with his group, the Melody Makers. Ziggy’s songs are often about peace, love, and social justice. He is a true icon of the reggae world.

3. Steel Pulse

Steel Pulse is a reggae band that formed in Britain in the 1970s. The group is known for its political lyrics and its commitment to social justice. Steel Pulse has released some of the most iconic reggae tracks of all time, including “Babylon” and “Raid.”

4. Rebelution

Rebelution is a modern reggae band that formed in California in 2004. The group’s sound combines elements of reggae, hip-hop, and rock. Rebelution’s lyrics often focus on peace, love, and positivity. They are a favorite band of many reggae fans around the globe.

Music groups

1. Soja- Soja is a seven-piece reggae band based in Arlington, Virginia. Formed in 1997, they have released six studio albums, the most recent being Amid the Noise and Haste in 2014.
2. Rebelution- Rebelution is a six-piece band from Santa Barbara, California that was formed in 2004. They have released five studio albums, the most recent being Count Me In in 2014.
3. Iration- Iration is an eight-piece reggae band from Santa Barbara, California that was formed in 2004. They have released five studio albums, the most recent being Automatic in 2013.
4. The Green- The Green is a four-piece reggae band from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii that was formed in 2009. They have released three studio albums, the most recent being Ways & Means in 2014.
5. Collie Buddz- Collie Buddz is a two-time Grammy nominated rapper and reggae artist from Bermuda who currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. He has released two studio albums, the most recent being Light it Up in 2017.

Rap

Rap is a music genre that includes rhymes or poetry set to a musical backing. It developed in the 1970s in the US, and became popular in the 1980s and 1990s. Rap is often used as a form of social commentary, and is sometimes political in nature. Some of the most popular rap groups include:

-N.W.A.
-Public Enemy
-Run–D.M.C.
-Beastie Boys
– Cypress Hill

Reggae

Reggae music has been popular for decades and its popularity continues to grow. There are many different styles of reggae, but the most popular is rap reggae. Rap reggae is a combination of rap and reggae music. It is often very fast paced and has a lot of energy.

There are many different rap reggae groups, but the following five are the most popular:

1. Rebelution
2. SOJA
3. Collie Buddz
4. Nahko and Medicine for the People
5. Michael Franti & Spearhead

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