Reggae is more than a genre. It is a heartbeat, a revolution, and a prayer. Born in the late 1960s from the fusion of ska, rocksteady, and traditional Jamaican mento, reggae became the voice of the oppressed and the soundtrack to the sun. While debates over the “best” songs will always ignite passion, certain records transcend opinion. They are monuments.
– or – “Satta Massagana” by The Abyssinians . best reggae music of all time
The “Cool Ruler” at his most seductive. This is lovers rock reggae at its absolute peak. Isaacs’ croon over a slow, thick bassline is the sound of 3:00 AM desire. “Don't wanna see no doc / I need your company.” The Roots & The Rebel: Beyond Marley While Marley was the king, the elders and the rebels often cut deeper. Reggae is more than a genre