The Best Reggae Music of 1999

Looking for the best reggae music of 1999? Look no further than this blog post! We’ve compiled a list of the top tunes from that year, so you can enjoy the best of what reggae has to offer.

Best Reggae Albums of 1999

The year 1999 in reggae saw the return of Beenie Man to the number one spot on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart with Many Moods of Moses, and Sean Paul also topped the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with “Baby Boy”, his duet with Beyoncé.

In terms of new talent, Jamaican artist prediction Mr. Easy was hailed as the next big thing in dancehall, while on the roots revival scene Midnite from St. Croix, US Virgin Islands made an impact with Unpolished.

Albums
-Beenie Man – Many Moods of Moses
-Sean Paul – Dutty Rock
-Mr. Easy – The Prophecy
-Midnite – Unpolished

Best Reggae Songs of 1999

The top 25 reggae songs of 1999, including tracks from Beenie Man, Mr. Vegas, Capleton, and more.

Best Reggae Artists of 1999

There are many great reggae artists who released excellent music in 1999. Here are some of the best reggae albums of that year.

Burnin’ by Bob Marley & The Wailers
This posthumous release from the legendary Bob Marley is a collection of previously unreleased recordings, outtakes, and alternate versions of well-known tracks. As with most posthumous releases, it’s a bit uneven, but there are some true treasures here, including an early version of “No Woman, No Cry” and alternate takes on “Positive Vibration” and “I Shot the Sheriff.”

Chant Down Babylon by Various Artists
This star-studded tribute to Bob Marley features performances by some of reggae’s biggest names, including Ziggy Marley, The Fugees, Lauryn Hill, Busta Rhymes, Erykah Badu, Bounty Killer, and more. It’s a fitting tribute to one of the genre’s most influential figures, and a great introduction to reggae for those who aren’t familiar with it.

One Love: The Album by Various Artists
This companion album to the David Lean film of the same name features an eclectic mix of reggae classics and modern tracks from artists like Beenie Man, Capleton, Pato Banton, Marcia Griffiths, and Inner Circle. It’s a great representation of the diversity of reggae music, and a must-hear for any fan of the genre.