Roots Reggae

Roots reggae is a genre characterized by its emphasis on socially conscious lyrics, soulful vocals, and a laid-back, offbeat rhythm often driven by a prominent bass line. Emerging in Jamaica in the late 1960s and peaking in popularity in the 1970s, roots reggae drew from traditional Caribbean folk, calypso, and American R&B, incorporating instrumentation like guitars, keyboards, and horns. The genre's cultural significance lies in its role as a powerful voice for social justice, equality, and Rastafarianism, with lyrics often addressing themes of oppression, redemption, and unity. Roots reggae's distinctive sound is marked by its use of "one-drop" rhythm, where the emphasis falls on the third beat in a 4/4 time signature, creating a hypnotic, danceable groove. This style influenced subsequent genres like dancehall and conscious hip-hop, while its fusion of African, European, and Caribbean musical traditions continues to inspire artists globally.

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Takes You
Single - Released August 22, 2025

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Alborosie
Alpha Blondy
Anthem Greatness
Barrington Levy
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Bradamon Band
Bugle
Capleton
Chezidek
Chuck Fenda
Cidade Verde Sounds
Cornell Campbell
Cultural Warriors
Culture
Da'ville
David Marley
Delroy Wilson
Dennis Bovell
Derrick Sound
Dezarie
Dillinger
Duane Stephenson
Dub Princess
Etana
Fat Frog
Fiyah Mc
George Nooks
Ginjah
Gregory Isaacs
GrooVI
Gustah
Haile Celestial
Hatikva 6
IRAH
Ireland Boss
Israel Vibration
Jah Cure
Jah Darko
Jah Mason
John Holt
Johnny Clarke
Julian Marley
Kibir La Amlak
King Jammy
King Kong
Kman 6ixx
Lee "Scratch" Perry
Linval Thompson
Lion Rezz
Llamar "Riff Raff" Brown
Lone Ark
Lone Don
Lone Ranger
Luciano
Lukie Fwd
MARLEY
Mad Professor
Marcia Griffiths
Marcus Gad
MediSun
Melchizedek Freeman
Murray Man
Mykal Rose
Niney The Observer
Paul Fox
Peetah Morgan
Quique Neira
Ranking Joe
Ras Michael
Ras Muhamad
Ras Teo
Richie Spice
Robert Ffrench
Roots Radics
Rosy Valença
S. Coop
Sattalite
Scientist
Skarra Mucci
Sly & Robbie
Soul Sugar
Stephen Marley
Super Black
Tanya Stephens
Tarrus Riley
The Disciples
The Kingston Lions
The Skatalites
Toledo
Toots & The Maytals
Tosh
Travelers All Stars
Truesounds
Turbulence
Valiant
Willi Williams
Winston Francis
Yellowman
aDUBta
sly foxx
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Dread Mar I
Natiruts
Stick Figure
Rasta
IRAH
YG Marley
Stephen Marley
Alpha Blondy
J Boog
Buju Banton
Ky-Mani Marley
Barrington Levy
Jimmy Cliff
Alborosie
The Wailers
Toots & The Maytals
Sizzla
iNi Kamoze
Tony Q Rastafara
Gregory Isaacs
Capleton
Common Kings
Tiken Jah Fakoly
David Marley
Beres Hammond
Iration
Little Lion Sound
The Hip Abduction
Tarrus Riley
Mo'Kalamity
Small Jam
Gustah
Eek-A-Mouse
Valiant
Steel Pulse
Don Carlos
El Roockie
Peter Tosh
Ziggy Marley
Queen Omega
Groundation
Flowering Inferno
Jah Cure
Dawn Penn
Kabaka Pyramid
Chaka Demus & Pliers
Fyahbwoy
Anthony B
Israel Vibration
Mato Seco
Dennis Brown
Cocoa Tea
Skarra Mucci
Marcia Griffiths
O.B.F
Morgan Heritage
Bob Marley
Horace Andy
Tanya Stephens
Kafu Banton
Lutan Fyah
The Upsetters
Steven & Coconuttreez
Toledo
The Skatalites
Alton Ellis
Chezidek
Mellow Mood
Romain Virgo
Lee "Scratch" Perry
Yellowman
Quique Neira
Brother Culture
U-Roy
Culture
Bunny Wailer
Tribo De Jah
Chris Boomer
John Holt
Black Uhuru
Prince Fatty
Dezarie
Irie Ites
Marcus Gad
Desmond Dekker & The Aces
The Frightnrs
Pupajim
Laguna Pai
LITTLE JOHN
Rebel Souljahz
Bugle
Hatikva 6
Luciano
Jesse Royal
Richie Spice
Mykal Rose
Ireland Boss
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