Sly Dunbar

**Sly Dunbar** is a legendary Jamaican drummer and producer who’s been laying down iconic reggae and dancehall grooves since the 1970s. Born Lowell Fillmore Dunbar in Kingston, Jamaica, he earned the nickname “Sly” for his admiration of Sly Stone and went on to become half of the groundbreaking production duo **Sly & Robbie** (with bassist Robbie Shakespeare). Together, they’ve shaped the sound of reggae, working with everyone from Bob Dylan and Grace Jones to Black Uhuru and Peter Tosh. Sly’s signature “rockers” drumming style—tight, punchy, and impossibly funky—helped define modern reggae rhythms and influenced genres from hip-hop to electronic music.

Even decades into his career, Sly stays busy. Recent releases like *Roots Reggae Vibration*, *Dub Ballistic*, and *Justice* show he’s still a force in the studio, blending classic vibes with fresh energy. Whether he’s crafting instrumental dub experiments or collaborating with new artists, Sly Dunbar remains a living legend of rhythm, keeping reggae’s heartbeat alive and kicking.

Genres

Dub

Roots Reggae

Reggae

Rocksteady

Dancehall

Ska

Reggae Fusion

Lovers Rock

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Latest Release

Roots Reggae Vibration

Sly Dunbar

Single - Released December 12, 2024