The Top Reggae Music Charts
The Top Reggae Music Charts show the most popular songs in the genre. Find out which artists and songs are hot right now.
Reggae Genres
There are many different types of reggae music, each with their own unique style. The most popular genres of reggae are ska, rocksteady, and dub. Ska is the fastest and most upbeat of the three, while rocksteady is a bit slower and more laid-back. Dub is the slowest and most experimental of the three, with a focus on bass and drums.
Ska
Ska is a genre of music that was developed in Jamaica in the 1950s. Ska is a fast-paced, upbeat style of music that is usually played with horns, guitars, and drums. Ska music often has a lot of energy and is designed to get people moving.
Ska music was popularized in the United States by bands like The Dwarves, who blended ska with punk rock to create a new sound. Today, there are many different types of ska music, from traditional Jamaican ska to Japanese ska-punk. No matter what type of ska you enjoy, there is sure to be a band that you love.
Rocksteady
Rocksteady is a music genre that originated in Jamaica around 1966. A successor to ska and a precursor to reggae, rocksteady was performed by Jamaican vocal harmony groups such as the Gaylads, the Maytals and the Paragons. The term rocksteady comes from a 1969 song by Alton Ellis, “Rock Steady”.
Musically, rocksteady is characterized by smooth vocals, flowing melodies and a laid-back approach. The tempo is slower than that of ska but faster than that of reggae, making it ideal for dancing. Theofficial BPM range for rocksteady is 118–122 beats per minute (bpm).
Rocksteady developed from the earlier Jamaican ska music scene and shares many of its characteristics including its instrumentation (guitars, bass guitar, drums), as well as its rhythmic style (syncopated rhythms played on the off beat). However, it also has its own distinctively different sound which can be described as “lilting” or “gentle”. The main difference between rocksteady and ska is that the emphasis in rocksteady is on the offbeat rather than on the upbeat.
The Maytals’ 1968 hit “Do the Reggay” was one of the first songs to use the word “reggae”, effectively naming the genre and introducing it to a wider audience.
Reggae
Reggae is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s. The word reggae is derived from the Jamaican patois word reggae, meaning “rags”, “ragtime” or simply “streets”. Reggae developed from ska and rocksteady and is characterized by a distinctive rhythmic style that uses the offbeat of the snare drum. Reggae songs are often about love, unity, peace, Joy, and struggle.
Reggae has been a major cultural force since the 1960s, with its sound influencing other genres of music such as rock, pop, Hip Hop and R&B. In 1971, Bob Marley and The Wailers released their album “Catch a Fire”, which helped to bring reggae to a wider audience. Marley’s international success helped make him an icon of Jamaican culture and he is often referred to as the “King of Reggae”.
Other well-known reggae artists include Jimmy Cliff, Bunny Wailer, Burning Spear, Peter Tosh, Toots & The Maytals and Lee “Scratch” Perry. Reggae has also been popularized by artists outside of Jamaica such as UB40, Inner Circle,Deep Purple and Melissa Etheridge.
The Top Reggae Songs of All Time
Reggae music has been around for many years and has evolved over time. This genre of music has been popular all over the world, with many famous artists coming from different countries. In this article, we will be taking a look at the top reggae songs of all time. These are the songs that have stood the test of time and are still loved by fans today.
“No Woman, No Cry” by Bob Marley and the Wailers
“No Woman, No Cry” is a song written by Bob Marley and recorded by Bob Marley and the Wailers. The song proved to be one of the Wailers’ most popular and enduring tunes, with multiple cover versions recorded by other artists including Fugees, who had a global hit with their version of the song in 1996.
“One Love” by Bob Marley and the Wailers
“One Love” is a song recorded by Bob Marley and the Wailers. It was released in 1977 as a single from their album Exodus and was written by Marley and produced by Chris Blackwell. The song’s lyrics promote unity and love. “One Love” has been performed by many different artists including U2, Eric Clapton, and Otis Redding. The song became an international hit and is considered one of the greatest reggae songs of all time.
“I Shot the Sheriff” by Bob Marley and the Wailers
Released in 1973 on the Burnin’ album, “I Shot the Sheriff” helped Bob Marley cross over to a mainstream audience. The song is a protest against unjustified shootings by the police, but Marley was also accused of shooting a sheriff himself. The song became an international hit and is one of Marley’s most well-known songs.
“Get Up, Stand Up” by Bob Marley and the Wailers
“Get Up, Stand Up” is a song by Bob Marley and the Wailers. The song was written by Bob Marley and recorded in 1973. “Get Up, Stand Up” is a call to action, urging people to stand up for their rights. The song has been covered by many artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, and U2.
“Jamming” by Bob Marley and the Wailers
This song was released in 1977 on the album Exodus and quickly became one of Marley’s most popular songs. “Jamming” is a feel-good song about unity and love, with a catchy chorus that is impossible to resist singing along to. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, but no one can do it quite like Bob Marley.
The Top Reggae Albums of All Time
Here are the all-time greatest reggae albums, according to critics and fans. Legend has it that Bob Marley’s “Exodus” is the greatest reggae album of all time, but there are plenty of others that come close. We’ve compiled a list of the top reggae albums of all time, so you can see for yourself.
“Catch a Fire” by Bob Marley and the Wailers
Catch a Fire is the fifth studio album by Bob Marley and the Wailers, released on April 13, 1973. It was their first album released by Island Records. The album was a commercial and critical success in both the UK and the US, reaching number 7 on the UK Albums Chart and number 133 on the US Billboard 200. Along with Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On (1971), Catch a Fire helped redefine soul music aswe know it.
“Exodus” by Bob Marley and the Wailers
Exodus is a reggae album by Bob Marley and the Wailers released on June 3, 1977. The album is considered one of the greatest albums of all time. It includes the hit singles “Jamming”, “Waiting in Vain”, and “One Love”.
“Kaya” by Bob Marley and the Wailers
Kaya is the fifth studio album by Bob Marley and the Wailers, released on March 23, 1978. It consists of tracks recorded alongside those present on the Exodus album in 1977. The album includes “She’s Gone”, which was originally written for his wife, Rita Marley, during their courtship stage. “Smile Jamaica” was a concert video recorded in December 1976 that featured tracks from Kaya.
Many critics consider Kaya to be one ofBob Marley’sbest albums, with AllMusic writing that it “contains some of the most relaxed, beautiful recordings he ever made”. The album peaked at number eight on the Billboard 200 and number two on the Top Reggae Albums chart. It received positive reviews from music critics upon its release and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Recording at the 21st Annual Grammy Awards in 1979.
“Survival” by Bob Marley and the Wailers
1. “Survival” by Bob Marley and the Wailers
2. “Catch a Fire” by Bob Marley and the Wailers
3. “Exodus” by Bob Marley and the Wailers
4. “Kaya” by Bob Marley and the Wailers
5. “Uprising” by Bob Marley and the Wailers
6. “Confrontation” by Bob Marley and the Wailers
7. ” Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and the Wailers” by Bob Marley and the Wailers
8. “Natty Dread” by Bob Marley and the Wailers
9. “‘Rastaman Vibration'” by Bob Marley and the Wailers
10.”‘Survival'” is a reggae album released in October 1979 by Jamaican reggae band Bob Marley and the Wailers. The album was a commercial success in many countries, including Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, Sweden and the United Kingdom, where it reached number one on both LP charts
“Uprising” by Bob Marley and the Wailers
Uprising is the final studio album by reggae icons Bob Marley and the Wailers, released in 1980. The album peaked at #2 on the UK Albums Chart, making it the band’s highest-charting album in that country. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1986.
“Uprising” was a critical and commercial success, and is regarded as one of the best reggae albums of all time. In 2000, it was voted #76 in Colin Larkin’s All Time Top 1000 Albums poll. In 2003, the album was ranked #425 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
