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Reggae is a music genre developed in Jamaica. Reggae may be used in a broad sense to refer to most types of Jamaican music, including ska, rocksteady and dub.The term is generally used to distinguish a particular style that originated in the late 1960s. The two sub-genres of reggae are roots reggae (the original reggae) and dancehall reggae which originates in the late 70s. Reggae is founded upon a rhythm style which is characterized by regular chops on the back beat, known as the "skank", played by a rhythm guitarist, and a bass drum hitting on the third beat of each measure, known as "one drop." Characteristically, this beat is slower than in reggae's precursors, ska and rocksteady. Reggae is often associated with the Rastafari movement, which influenced many prominent reggae musicians in the 1970s and 1980s. However, the subject matter of reggae songs deals with many subjects other than Rastafari, with love songs, sexual themes and broad social commentary being particularly well represented.
Origins
- See also Music of Jamaica
Its origins can be found in traditional African Caribbean music as well as US R&B. Ska and rocksteady are 1960s precursors of reggae. In 1963, Jackie Mittoo, pianist with the ska band The Skatalites was asked to run sessions and compose original music by record producer Coxsone Dodd at his Studio One record studio. Mittoo, with the help of drummer Lloyd Knibbs, turned the traditional ska beat into reggae, slowing the rhythm down in the process. Bob Marley, who popularized reggae worldwide, also recorded rocksteady records early in his career. By the late 1960s reggae was already getting radio play in the UK on John Peel's radio show.
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Alma music - Independent Italian label. Audio and video downloads, lyrics, information about Italian bands and artists profiles.
Artists Only!: Reggae - Releases from Half Pint, The Abyssinians, and Lee Perry.
Blood and Fire - Influential UK reggae label.
Bongo Boy CDs - CD duplicator and small indie label with several world beat, ska, and reggae releases.
Definite Records - Reggae Label in London set up by artists for the artists. Website features histories, news, bookings and online shopping.
Easy Star Records - Original live reggae from New York featuring newcomers and legends.
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Jah Scout Records - Conscious reggae music featuring Norris Man, Anthony B, Paul Elliott, and Cecile.
Meta Description: [ Jah Scout Records, a record label. Featuring Anthony B, Norris Man, Turbulence, Cecile, Paul Elliott, Reggae, Hip-hop, and Dancehall Reggae ]
Jah Tubby - United Kingdom reggae label. Discography, photos and ordering information.
Kufe Records - British Reggae and Soca label. Artists include Judy Boucher, Jia, and Spraggie. Catalog, audio clips, and links.
M Records - Based in Hertforshire, England. Features latest releases, music videos, artistes, biographies, lyrics, and song download.
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Madhouse Records - Dave Kelly's record label site. Producer of Joyride, Bug, Pepperseed, and Bogle rhythms, this is the official site of dancehall reggae artists Baby Cham, Wayne Wonder, Frisco Kid, and Mr. Easy.
MaximumSound - An independent label producing reggae, ragga, and dancehall hosted by producer Frenchie, formerly of Fashion Records.
Meta Description: [ Independent Record Label producing Reggae Music, Ragga Music and Dancehall. Hosted by Reggae music producer Frenchie. ]
MCS Records - United Kingdom Reggae label. Artists include Papa Levi, Lesley Lyrix, Daddy Rusty, Ultimate Simmey Ranks, and Tippa Irie. Tour dates, sound samples, artist biographies, catalog, and links.
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Motion Records - Label featuring releases by King Tubby, Skatalites, and Captain Patrick.
Meta Description: [ Motion Records home of quality vintage reggae ]
Nighthawk Records - The finest traditional reggae artists are represented by Nighthawk Records. Including Itals, Ronnie Davis, Justin Hinds, the Ethiopian, Winston Jarrett, Gladiators, and Murder City Players.
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On-U Sound - Famous British reggae/dub label run by genius producer Adrian Sherwood.
Runn Records - Netherlands-based music label, with online catalogue, artist pages, news, studio details and general company information.
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Shashamani Sound Productions - Promoting music coming out of the production studio. With MP3s and general information.
Soundvizion Records and Entertainment - Designed to expose the Reggae scene in the Virgin Islands.
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Tuff Gong - A studio, distributor, manufacturer and seller of reggae records. With discography, services, mission, and store.
Universal Roots - London based sound system (RDK Hi Fi) and record label.
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