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Reggae (/ ˈ r ɛ ɡ eɪ / ⓘ) is a music genre that originated in Jamaica during the late 1960s. The term also denotes the modern popular music of Jamaica and its diaspora. [1] A 1968 single by Toots and the Maytals, "Do the Reggay", was the first popular song to use the word reggae, effectively naming the genre and introducing it to a global audience.
The modern digital rhythms were far from suited to Big Youth's style, and his forays into the studio became less frequent. His appearance at Reggae Sunsplash in 1982 (he would appear another four times between 1983 and 1996) was well received, but his success during the 1980s was limited.
Reggae, Jamaica's most globally recognized genre, emerged in the late 1960s. It is characterized by its slow tempo, offbeat rhythm, and socially conscious lyrics that address issues such as poverty, oppression, spirituality, and resistance. Reggae became a vehicle for the Rastafarian movement, promoting messages of peace, unity, and liberation.
This is a list of reggae musicians. This includes artists who have either been critical to the genre or have had a considerable amount of exposure (such as in the case of one that has been on a major label). Bands are listed by the first letter in their name (not including the words "a", "an", or "the"), and individuals are listed by last name.
One Drop drum pattern, half-time variant [3] [1] [5] Play ⓘ.Also typical ska pattern. [4]One drop rhythm is a reggae style drum beat.. Popularized by Carlton Barrett, long-time drummer of Bob Marley and the Wailers, [6] the creator is disputed, and it has been attributed to drummers including Barrett, [7] [8] and his brother Aston, [9] and Winston Grennan.
Mento is a style of Jamaican folk music that predates and has greatly influenced ska and reggae music. [2] It is a fusion of African rhythmic elements and European elements, which reached peak popularity in the 1940s and 1950s. [3]
Traditional reggae rhythms vary widely, featuring both upbeat and slower tunes. In contrast, roots reggae is marked by a deliberate one-drop rhythm and a slower tempo. Rooted in a deep social and political consciousness, its lyrics often tackle issues of poverty, oppression, and spirituality, influenced by the Rastafarian movement. [ 6 ]
King Jammy's 1985 hit, "(Under Me) Sleng Teng" by Wayne Smith, with an entirely-digital rhythm hook took the dancehall reggae world by storm. Many credit this song as being the first digital rhythm in reggae, featuring a rhythm from a digital keyboard. However, The "Sleng Teng" rhythm was used in over 200 subsequent recordings.