Top 100 Reggae Artists
1. Bob Marley
The iconic Jamaican singer-songwriter, renowned for spreading reggae music worldwide with hits like “No Woman, No Cry” and “One Love.”
2. Peter Tosh
A founding member of The Wailers, Tosh was known for his militant style and songs like “Legalize It.”
3. Bunny Wailer
Another founding member of The Wailers, his solo career included spiritually uplifting music such as “Blackheart Man.”
4. Jimmy Cliff
Famous for his role in “The Harder They Come,” Cliff’s hits include “You Can Get It If You Really Want.”
5. Burning Spear
Known for his Rastafari-inspired music, Burning Spear’s influential albums include “Marcus Garvey.”
6. Toots Hibbert
Frontman of Toots and the Maytals, he introduced the term “reggae” with songs like “Do the Reggay.”
7. Lee “Scratch” Perry
A legendary producer and artist, Perry’s innovative production techniques helped shape reggae and dub.
8. Gregory Isaacs
Dubbed the “Cool Ruler,” Isaacs was known for his smooth voice and hits like “Night Nurse.”
9. Dennis Brown
The “Crown Prince of Reggae,” Brown was celebrated for his soulful voice and classic reggae tunes.
10. Alton Ellis
A pioneer of rocksteady, Ellis was known for his romantic and socially conscious lyrics.
11. U-Roy
A pioneer of toasting, U-Roy’s style laid the groundwork for modern rap and DJ culture.
12. Sizzla
A prolific artist known for his blend of reggae and dancehall, and songs like “Thank You Mama.”
13. Capleton
The “Fireman” of reggae, Capleton is known for his energetic performances and conscious lyrics.
14. Beres Hammond
Celebrated for his soulful voice and romantic ballads, Hammond is a reggae love song maestro.
15. Luciano
Known as “The Messenger,” Luciano delivers spiritually uplifting reggae music.
16. Shaggy
A reggae fusion artist famous for his hits “Boombastic” and “It Wasn’t Me.”
17. Sean Paul
A dancehall artist who brought reggae-infused hits like “Get Busy” to the international stage.
18. Damian Marley
The youngest son of Bob Marley, Damian is known for his fusion of reggae and hip-hop.
19. Ziggy Marley
Bob Marley’s eldest son, Ziggy has continued the family legacy with hits like “Tomorrow People.”
20. Steel Pulse
A British reggae band known for their politically charged songs and vibrant performances.
21. Black Uhuru
Renowned for their innovative sound, Black Uhuru was the first reggae band to win a Grammy.
22. Inner Circle
Famous for their hit “Bad Boys,” the theme song for the TV show “Cops.”
23. Third World
Known for their fusion of reggae, funk, and soul, with hits like “Now That We Found Love.”
24. Culture
Led by Joseph Hill, Culture is known for their roots reggae and songs like “Two Sevens Clash.”
25. The Abyssinians
Famous for their harmonies and Rastafarian themes, particularly in “Satta Massagana.”
26. Marcia Griffiths
Known as the “Queen of Reggae,” Griffiths had hits like “Electric Boogie.”
27. Desmond Dekker
A ska and reggae pioneer known for “Israelites,” a global hit in the 1960s.
28. Barrington Levy
Celebrated for his unique voice and hits like “Here I Come.”
29. Eek-A-Mouse
Known for his distinctive vocal style and playful lyrics in songs like “Wa-Do-Dem.”
30. Maxi Priest
A reggae fusion artist known for his hit “Close to You.”
31. Judy Mowatt
A member of the I-Threes, Bob Marley’s backup singers, and a successful solo artist.
32. Prince Buster
A ska pioneer whose work laid the foundation for reggae music.
33. Augustus Pablo
A reggae and dub innovator known for his melodica playing.
34. Alpha Blondy
An Ivorian reggae artist known for his politically charged music.
35. John Holt
A rocksteady and reggae icon known for his smooth voice and hits like “Police in Helicopter.”
36. Freddie McGregor
A reggae singer known for his heartfelt songs and hits like “Big Ship.”
37. Chronixx
A contemporary reggae artist known for reviving roots reggae with songs like “Here Comes Trouble.”
38. Protoje
A leading figure in the reggae revival movement, known for his conscious lyrics.
39. Tarrus Riley
Known for his soulful voice and hits like “She’s Royal.”
40. Jah Cure
A reggae artist known for his emotive voice and songs like “Longing For.”
41. Sugar Minott
A dancehall pioneer known for his laid-back style and hits like “Good Thing Going.”
42. Ken Boothe
Known for his soulful voice and hits like “Everything I Own.”
43. Cocoa Tea
A reggae artist known for his smooth voice and conscious lyrics.
44. I Wayne
Known for his soothing voice and conscious themes, with hits like “Can’t Satisfy Her.”
45. Beenie Man
A dancehall artist known as the “King of Dancehall,” with hits like “Who Am I.”
46. Buju Banton
A dancehall and reggae artist known for his powerful voice and impactful lyrics.
47. Sister Nancy
Known for her hit “Bam Bam,” a dancehall and reggae classic.
48. Yellowman
A dancehall pioneer known for his charismatic stage presence and hits like “Zungguzungguguzungguzeng.”
49. Ras Michael
Known for his Nyabinghi drumming and spiritual reggae music.
50. The Congos
A roots reggae group known for their harmonious vocals and the classic album “Heart of the Congos.”
51. Don Carlos
A reggae singer known for his smooth vocals and songs like “Harvest Time.”
52. Horace Andy
Renowned for his distinctive voice and collaborations with Massive Attack.
53. Delroy Wilson
54. Errol Dunkley
Known for his hits in the reggae and rocksteady genres, such as “OK Fred.”
55. Garnett Silk
A reggae artist known for his spiritual and conscious music before his untimely death.
56. Lutan Fyah
A contemporary reggae artist known for his conscious lyrics and energetic performances.
57. Jacob Miller
Known for his charismatic stage presence and work with Inner Circle.
58. Michael Rose
Former lead singer of Black Uhuru, known for his unique vocal style.
59. Junior Murvin
Best known for his hit “Police and Thieves,” a reggae classic.
60. Richie Spice
Known for his conscious lyrics and hits like “Earth a Run Red.”
61. Cocoa T
Famous for his smooth voice and hits like “I Lost My Sonia.”
62. Dawn Penn
Known for her hit “You Don’t Love Me (No, No, No),” a reggae classic.
63. Barrington Levy
A reggae and dancehall artist known for his powerful voice and hits like “Here I Come.”
64. Charlie Chaplin
A dancehall DJ known for his comedic style and influential music.
65. Josey Wales
A dancehall DJ known for his dynamic performances and hits like “Undercover Lover.”
66. Leroy Sibbles
Former lead singer of The Heptones, known for his soulful voice.
67. Derrick Morgan
A ska legend known for his influence on the development of reggae music.
68. Gregory Isaacs
Known for his smooth voice and lovers rock hits like “Night Nurse.”
69. Max Romeo
Known for his politically charged lyrics and hits like “War Ina Babylon.”
70. U-Roy
A pioneer of toasting, known for his influence on the development of DJ culture.
71. Big Youth
A reggae DJ known for his energetic performances and conscious lyrics.
72. The Skatalites
A ska and reggae band known for their instrumental prowess and classic tracks.
73. Shabba Ranks
74. Ziggy Marley
75. Capleton
A dub producer known for his experimental sound and collaborations with various artists.
76. Queen IFrica
A dub and roots reggae sound system operator known for his spiritual music.
77. Third World
78. Sugar Minott
A dancehall innovator known for his soulful voice and hits like “Good Thing Going.”
79. Eek-A-Mouse
Known for his unique vocal style and hits like “Wa-Do-Dem.”
80. Morgan Heritage
81. Big Mountain
An American reggae band known for their hit cover of “Baby, I Love Your Way.”
82. The Mighty Diamonds
A reggae vocal trio known for their harmonious sound and hits like “Pass the Kouchie.”
83. Derrick Harriott
A rocksteady artist known for his smooth voice and influential music.
84. The Paragons
Known for their rocksteady hits and harmonious vocals.
85. The Ethiopians
A reggae group known for their socially conscious lyrics and vocal harmonies.
86. The Melodians
Known for their rocksteady and reggae music, including the classic “Rivers of Babylon.”
87. The Upsetters
A reggae band formed by Lee “Scratch” Perry, known for their influential sound.
88. UB 40
89. The Gladiators
A roots reggae band known for their harmonious vocals and conscious lyrics.
90. The Heptones
A vocal trio known for their harmonies and rocksteady hits.
91. Israel Vibration
A reggae vocal trio known for their uplifting and socially conscious music.
92. The Maytals
Led by Toots Hibbert, they were pioneers of reggae music.
93. Anthony B
Known for their rocksteady and reggae music, including hits like “Smile.”
94. Aswad
95. The Techniques
A rocksteady group known for their harmonious vocals and classic hits.
96. Tony Rebel
A reggae band known for their roots reggae sound and conscious lyrics.
97. The Wailing Souls
A reggae vocal group known for their harmonious vocals and roots reggae music.
98. The Wailers
Originally led by Bob Marley, they are one of the most famous reggae bands in history.
99. Everton Blender
A reggae band known for their instrumental contributions to many classic reggae recordings.
100. Stranger Cole