Mr.R There are many different genres of music that people like listening to. One of these is reggae, a popular music style that has no restrictions on what it might sound like. People will be able to recognise each song’s originality and innovation by listening to it.
Funky, upbeat music, and images that are typically red, yellow, and green (the colours of the Rastafarian movement) define reggae. Each of these colours has a special importance in the context of the aforementioned movement. Specifically, yellow stands for Africa’s wealth, green for its natural beauty, and red for the blood of the martyrs.
By covering various topics such as entertainment, MiTV Online also aims to make people more familiar with how amazing music is. Since there have already been several amazing songs released under the reggae genre throughout the years, here are some of the iconic songs you may want to listen to:
One Love by Bob Marley and the Wailers
Without the illustrious Bob Marley, reggae would not be so popular than it is today. He is considered the main icon for reggae as he created fantastic tunes that are still adored by fans up to this day. Even though he may have written a lot of well-known songs, One Love remains to be one of his biggest hits.
This song was recorded in 1965 and is recognised as one of the greatest reggae songs ever. Fans around the world have long appreciated the song’s powerful message of humanity and unity. This song was also featured in an advertisement for the Jamaica Tourist Board and was named ‘The Song of the Century’ by the BBC at the time.
Pressure Drop by Toots and the Maytals
A Jamaican musical group called Toots and the Maytals is well-known for its ska and rocksteady vocal style. The group was one of the pioneers in the reggae genre they started in the 1960s.
Their biggest success was Pressure Drop, which was released in 1970. Aside from the attention it got for how wonderful it sounded, it gained more recognition after being used in the film ‘The Harder They Come’ which starred Jimmy Cliff, another legendary reggae performer.
Legalize It by Peter Tosh
Peter Tosh, a famous reggae musician and former Wailers member, composed Legalize It in opposition to the nation of Jamaica’s anti-marijuana laws. He used the same-named album to promote medical marijuana use which is a Rastafarian rite.
Although this was launched in 1975, it was outlawed that year. The song’s repression increased its appeal, making it a national hit and one of the most recognisable reggae songs of all time. Tosh’s career was even helped by the said issue as he later rose to fame on a global scale.
Aside from the aforementioned, there are several other impressive reggae songs that people should spend some time listening to. By learning more about these and how great they sound, it can be more exciting to include them on music playlists so that reggae music can still be appreciated today!