Inner Circle is a Jamaican reggae band that achieved significant success in the 1970s, and has enjoyed a long-lasting career marked by a series of hits and a dynamic evolution in sound. Originally formed in 1968 by brothers Ian and Roger Lewis in Kingston, Jamaica, the band's early music was rooted in the deep traditions of reggae. However, Inner Circle is perhaps best known internationally for their fusion of reggae with pop and rock elements, which helped propel them to worldwide fame. Notable for their role in the rise of the reggae movement, Inner Circle became synonymous with the genre for many music lovers, especially with hits like "Bad Boys" and "Sweat (A La La La La Long)" which were widely popular in the 1990s.

Despite facing adversity, including the untimely death of their lead singer Jacob Miller in 1980, the band persevered and reinvented their sound, continuing to produce music and tour the world. Their resilience has been marked by a consistent output of music that speaks to social issues, love, and the celebration of life, which is evident in titles such as "LA PIPA DE LA PAZ", "We The People Ha Fi Talk", and "Make The World Better." Inner Circle's contribution to music has not gone unnoticed, and they have been conferred with the title "the Bad Boys of Reggae," both for their defiant, revolutionary sound and their famed track that became a theme song for the television show 'Cops'. With their more recent releases like "Riches Wii a Pree" and "Black Santa," Inner Circle continues to reinforce their legacy as pioneers and stalwarts of reggae music.

Genres

Reggae

Reggae Fusion

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Latest Release

Beat Dub Babylon (Don Camel Dub)

Inner Circle

Single - Released June 2, 2023