12 best various reggae cds
Reggae CDs are audio recordings of reggae music, a genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s. Reggae is characterized by its distinctive rhythms, heavy basslines, and socially and politically conscious lyrics. There have been numerous reggae CDs released over the years featuring various artists and styles within the genre. Here are some notable reggae CDs and artists:
Bob Marley and the Wailers - "Legend": This compilation album, released in 1984, is one of the best-selling reggae albums of all time. It features iconic Bob Marley songs like "No Woman, No Cry," "Redemption Song," and "One Love."
Peter Tosh - "Legalize It": Released in 1976, this album by former Wailer Peter Tosh is a classic in reggae history. The title track, "Legalize It," advocates for the legalization of marijuana, a recurring theme in reggae music.
Jimmy Cliff - "The Harder They Come": The soundtrack to the 1972 film of the same name, this album features songs by Jimmy Cliff, including the title track, and is a seminal work in the reggae and ska genres.
Toots and the Maytals - "Funky Kingston": This 1973 album by Toots and the Maytals is considered one of the essential reggae records. It includes tracks like "Pressure Drop" and "Pomps and Pride."
Burning Spear - "Marcus Garvey": Released in 1975, this album by Burning Spear is a cornerstone of roots reggae.It features tracks that pay tribute to Jamaican national hero Marcus Garvey.
Black Uhuru - "Red": This Grammy Award-winning album from 1981 showcases the work of the reggae group Black Uhuru and includes tracks like "Sponji Reggae" and "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner."
Steel Pulse - "True Democracy": This British reggae band released "True Democracy" in 1982, featuring socially conscious songs like "Your House" and "Ravers."
Damian Marley - "Welcome to Jamrock": Released in 2005, this album by Damian Marley, son of Bob Marley, blends reggae with hip-hop and dancehall influences, including the hit title track "Welcome to Jamrock."
Protoje - "Ancient Future": A more contemporary reggae artist, Protoje released this album in 2015, fusing reggae with elements of dub and hip-hop.
Chronixx - "Chronology": This 2017 album by Chronixx showcases the modern reggae sound and includes tracks like "Skankin' Sweet" and "Likes."
Reggae is a diverse and influential genre with a rich history, and reggae CDs continue to be released by both legendary and emerging artists. These CDs capture the essence of reggae music, from its roots in Jamaica to its global impact on music and culture.
Below you can find our editor's choice of the best various reggae cds on the market
Roots Rock Reggae: Original Album Plus / Various
Cherry Red
Now That's What I Call Reggae / Various
Universal UK
Product description
With over 10 number 1s and packed full of chart anthems from Bob Marley to Shaggy, UB40 to Chaka Demus, this 3 disc set is the ultimate reggae collection and the perfect summer party, BBQ and lazy day accompaniment.
Ultimate Reggae: The Classics / Various
Ultimate Collection
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TheUltimate Reggae - The Classics serves up 100 of the greatest sun-drenched reggae hits to heat up your life Caribbean style! The collection features the biggest reggae stars all on one amazing set, plus the album wonderfully highlights all the popular styles of reggae with a sprinkling of ska madness combined with some roots & culture, there are classic and modern hits alongside major dub essentials, and not to forget the big irresistible party hits that everyone loves & enjoys. There is something on here for everyone. The massive lineup of names includes Bob Marley & The Wailers, Aswad, Gregory Isaacs, Dawn Penn, Bad Manners, Madness plus Trojan records veterans such a Desmond Dekker, The Maytals, The Upsetters, Lee Scatch Perry, The Ethiopians, The Pioneers to mention but a few. For some modern vibes, we bring you Bennie Man, Kevin Lyttle, Lilly Allen, Baby Cham, Wayne Wonder, Luciano, The Nextmen & Ms Dynamite, plus many more incredible names. The collection delivers over 6 hours of the finest reggae grooves so all you need to do is grab a rum punch and get transported to the Caribbean for a jammin’ good time.
Best Of Reggae & Ska (Various Artists)
Zyx Records
Product description
The bass-centered good mood sound from Jamaica has been inspiring people for generations. The tropical-exotic flair and the easy going feeling make Reggae and Ska that kind of popular! On this double CD you will find some carefully selected pearls from the island focusing especially on the transition between ska and reggae.
Live at Reggae Sunsplash: Best of / Various
Genes Records
Product description
Aswad, Toots & Maytals, Eek-a-Mouse, Yellowman , Mighty Diamonds +
Greatest Ever Reggae / Various
Greatest Ever
Take Us Home: Boston Roots Reggae From 1979 to 1988 (Various Artists)
Cultures of Soul
Product description
In the 1970s reggae music burst forth from its birthplace of Jamaica and took over the world. Who would have ever thought that one of the first outposts it captured on its way to global domination would be an unlikely city known mostly for its Brahmin heritage and blue-collar brawlers as well as for violent racial polarization? Boston, Massachusetts was the first region in the US to really get reggae, adopting it as early as 1973 when the city s huge student population turned the low-budget Jamaican B-flick The Harder They Come into a midnight cult classic. The city would gain a reputation as a key market for any international reggae act trying to gain a foothold in America. But besides being early enthusiasts and advocates for the music, Bostonians would also become bountiful producers of reggae as well, with a network of clubs, singers and musicians coalescing to form an organic Boston roots scene: A scene that would yield acts as varied as Zion Initation (a solid, spiritually-inclined Rasta band), to the I Tones (an ambitious, multiracial group that set a new standard for pop success), and even reaching across New England to embrace the Vermont-based Lambsbread (a latter day reggae reincarnation of the legendary African American proto¬punk trio Death, later made famous by 2013 s revivalist documentary A Band Called Death). Boston-based music journalists/historians Noah Schaffer and Uchenna Ikonne have teamed up with Cultures of Soul to compile an overview of some of the most crucial cuts to emerge from Boston during the height of the reggae boom in the 1980s. Formatted on CD or 2LP set both configurations come with a 28-page book documenting the rich history of this music scene with in-depth analyses and photos of the reggae artists involved. Almost all of this music is reissued for the very first time, including rare gems such as Danny Tucker s Our Father s Land, Zion Initation s Think About It, I Tones Love is a Pleasure and Lambsbread s Two Minute Warning are sure to delight both roots connoisseurs and newcomers to the genre, and open up a time tunnel to a little known golden age of American reggae, and an even less known scene that facilitated the expansion of the music into an international phenomenon.
Reggae Power: Original Album Plus Bonus Tracks / Various
Doctor Bird
Product description
Two CDs. By the close of the '60s, record retailer and jukebox businessman Karl 'J. J. ' Johnson was firmly established as one of Jamaica's leading record producers, having released a string of best-selling rock steady and proto-reggae 45s by such noted local acts as Lee 'Scratch' Perry, the Rulers, Carl Dawkins, the Kingstonians and the Ethiopians. Early in 1969, a lucrative agreement with British record label, Trojan, emboldened the ambitious entrepreneur to release an album comprising a dozen of his latest recordings in the new reggae style. Entitled Reggae Power, the LP was dominated by regular hit-makers, the Ethiopians, whose recent singles had proved so popular in Britain that the group had been prompted to make a promotional tour of the country. Their trip led to Trojan dramatically reworking the Reggae Power long-player for it's UK release, replacing all but two non-Ethiopians tracks with further J. J. -produced works by the trio, before issuing it in new artwork. But with the Ethiopians collection already available on the Doctor Bird CD, Reggae Power & Woman Capture Man, it is the Jamaican version of the album that provides the inspiration for this exciting double-disc compilation, which collects the bulk of J. J. Johnson's output from 1968 to 1972, including numerous reggae hits and 17 recordings new to CD.
Reggae Dancehall Hits / Various
My Kind of Music
Product description
Reggae Dancehall Hits - Various Artists - Triple Cd
Rebel Music-Reggae Anthology / Various
PIAS-SANCTUARY
Product description
Re-compiled and Repackaged Re-issue of this Seminal 1979 Reggae Compilation. Features Extensive New Sleevenotes and an Even More Inspired Selection of 24 Tracks. Artists Include Errol Dunkley, Alton Ellis, Wailers, Augustus Pablo, Big Youth and Many More.
King Size Reggae / Various
Doctor Bird
Product description
Digitally remastered and expanded edition. By the dawn of the Seventies, Leslie Kong's Beverley's Records was firmly established as Jamaica's premier record label, having secured a series of major international hits by some of the island's finest talents. Having secured rights to Kong's output the previous year, London-based reggae giant, Trojan Records, had wasted little time showcasing the Kingston-based producer's work on a series of 7" singles and albums. Among the LPs to see issue in 1970 were two 'various artist' compilations: the recently reissued Hot Shots Of Reggae and the equally sought-after King Size Reggae. Available on CD for the first time ever, the latter features some of the finest Jamaican recordings of the period, with the track-listing bolstered by no less than 19 Leslie Kong-produced bonus tracks, many of which appear on CD for the first time. A perfect companion to the Hot Shots Of Reggae CD, or simply a superb stand-alone collection in it's own right, this long overdue release is an essential purchase for fans seeking the best in classic reggae sounds.
Putumayo Presents: Jamaica Reggae Homeland By Various Artists (2001-06-25)
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