Ska is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s, and was the precursor to rocksteady and reggae.[1] Ska combined elements of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues. It is characterized by a walking bass line accented with rhythms on the offbeat.
In the early 1960s, ska was the dominant music genre of Jamaica and was popular with British mods. Later it became popular with many skinheads. Music historians typically divide the history of ska into three periods: the original Jamaican scene of the 1960s (First Wave), the English 2 Tone ska revival of the late 1970s (Second Wave) and the third wave ska movement, which started in the 1980s (Third Wave ...
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Up-tempo rock ska ala Real Big Fish, The Police. Lots of fun and perfect for youth culture film/TV, dance, clubs, girls, money, party themes. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
A funky, fun, fast-paced Ska track. Electric guitar, drums, organ, horn section and piano take turns trading solos. Very fun and upbeat. Great Energy Bar advert, Jeans, Levis, Shoes, Energy Drink, Jeep, Land Rover, driving fun. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Clean Guitar work into horn trill and fast-paced punk chords with the horn section backing the Vocals Sounds like No Doubt Meets Green Day. Male Vocals, Reggae, Ska Punk
Cheesy, uptempo ska, lounge, with trumpet and organ top line. Also available as an Underscore version, without the lead instruments. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Easy going, laid back, no worries but tasteful reggae piece. Possibly beach, water, rum and flip flops, or simply lightheartedness and relaxation. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Upbeat, catchy, and positive, this old school 1960's R&B track conveys good times. The melody is played by Horns, and pushed along by a tight “Detroit sound” rhythm section including electric guitars, organ, bass, tambourine, and drums. Excellent for 60s-70s period pieces, comedy, travel, web videos, Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
An upbeat instrumental ska-rock track. Instrumentation includes electric guitar, drums and a slappy bass guitar. Fun and exciting, the piece has a beachy feel. Perfect for travel television, or scenes located on a beach. A happy and carefree attitude is projected. Good for children's TV or film. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
This is a ska rock song. It is happy, upbeat, and fun. Great for scenes involving fun and exciting events, cool and wild action sequences, happy transitions, etc. This is a song about having fun and celebrating at a party. Male Vocals, Reggae, Ska
Up-tempo Reggae/Ska/Hip-Hop with Jamaican male lead vocal ala Black-eyed Peas, Toots and the Maytals, The Police. Lots of fun and perfect for youth culture film/TV, dance, clubs, girls, money, party themes. Male Rap & Vocals, Hip Hop, Party Rap
Catchy bombastic brass in this upbeat authentic sounding vintage 1950's / 1960's ska reggae in the style of Trojan Records/Studio One. Modern drum loops add a contemporary feel. Fun and a little wild, wacky. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Up-tempo Reggae/Ska/Hip-Hop with Jamaican male lead vocal ala Black-eyed Peas, Toots and the Maytals, The Police. Lots of fun and perfect for youth culture film/TV, dance, clubs, girls, money, party themes. Male Rap & Vocals, Reggae, Ska
This uptempo reggae track is devious, street-smart, confident and chill, making it ideal for committing the perfect crime, or at least getting into some mischief. Good for hip urban lifestyle commercials, urban comedy, movie trailers and promos. Instrumental, Reggae, Contemporary Reggae
A funky, fun, driving ska punk track with Trumpet, brass, Electric guitar, drums, organ and horn section. Very fun and upbeat. Great Energy Bar advert, Jeans, Levis, Shoes, Energy Drink, Jeep, Land Rover, driving fun. Instrumental, Reggae Music, Ska, Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Female Vocals Rock with slight Reggae vibe. A song about two people beginning a courtship, love and inspiration Sounds like Sarah McLaughlan, Alainas Morrisette. Female Vocals, Reggae, Reggae-Pop
Palm-muted clean Guitar intro with lots of backing Vocals into back and forth composition moving between fast-paced punk chords and a laid back horn driven melody section. Sounds like No Doubt Meets Green Day. Male Vocals, Reggae, Ska
Upbeat, happy, joyful with a powerful driving beat, memorable melody, modern take on a classic genre. Advertisement Broadcast Cable Commercial Convention Corporate DVD Film Game Greeting Card Promo Radio Ringtone Television Theater TV Video Website etc. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
This horn-based ska tune is fun loving, summery and inclusive. Fast-paced and catchy, it makes this easy and cheerful. The organs, guitars, bass, percussion and drums create a perfect backdrop for the three-part harmony old-school ska horn section (Baritone sax, tenor sax and trombone). Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Ska is a form of Jamaican music which began in the early 1960s. Combining elements of traditional mento and calypso with an American jazz and rhythm and blues sound, it was a precursor in Jamaica to rocksteady and later reggae. It is the predominant form of music listened to by Rudeboys, Mods, and S, Reggae, Ska
Authentic sounding 1950's Jamacian ska in the style of Studio One and Trojan Records. Upbeat horns, bass and rhythms and featuring a saxophone and military-style swing trumpet. Instrumental, Reggae, Contemporary Reggae
No Duh is an upbeat ska instrumental a la No Doubt, Madness, The Specials. It would go well in any party type scene, or a Caribbean themed program a la the Travel Channel. Trumpets, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass Guitar, and Drums. TV, Film, Corporate and Web application. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
A classical British ska punk song like "Madness." Features brass section, walking bass and "rock steady" drum beat. Up beat melodies & instrument harmonizing. Fun, entertaining, High energy, Anarchy, Skinhead, Up Tempo. Frat Party, club bar lounge. Dancing Hip crazy 20-somethings partying down. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Upbeat ska track with full live band, fab Linda Hall female vocal and Blue Beat style alto sax solo. Sixties dancehall vibe, happy and uplifting. Great for party scenes from that era. Includes singalong "Woh-oh" vocal lick. Female Vocals, Reggae, Ska
Fun and spontaneity are all about this catchy ska track. With a tight horn section, electric guitar, organ, bass, percussion and drums this track conveys an irrefutable comedic element. Great for children and youth themes, comedies, commercials and travel programming. Instrumental, Reggae, Reggae
Bizarre, fast, instrumental ska rock track. Instrumentation includes electric guitar, bass guitar, and various percussion. Fun and action filled, would be good for cartoons, children's television or movies, or action films. Could also be used in a racing or action video game. Exciting and quick. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Uptempo Ska with a slightly punky cartoon mood. There is also an underscore version available, which displays more of the reggae feel and exposes the bass line. Reggae, Ska
A charming, slowish Ska in minor key with a nosey trumpet lead line, slightly comic. There is also an underscore version without the trumpet, which is great as a background groove, has more of a reggae feel, and shows off the cool bass line. Reggae, Ska
Up-tempo Reggae/Ska/Hip-Hop with Jamaican male lead vocal ala Black-eyed Peas, Toots and the Maytals, The Police. Lots of fun and perfect for youth culture film/TV, dance, clubs, girls, money, party themes. Male Rap & Vocals, Reggae, SkaCaution: Mature Lyrics
A type of music that originates from Reggae and Jamaican music. The British punk movement also borrowed from Ska, and a good example of a band that made Ska popular in the mainstream was the UK pop/party band, 'Madness'. (Remember the song, Reggae, Ska
Retro 1940's-1950's ska with lyrically non-specific, female vocals similar in sound to The Andrews Sisters. Instruments include jazz drum kit, bass & synth organ. This happy & laid back song is suitable for advertising food, drink, fashion, beauty, leisure pursuits & health enhancing products. Female Vocals, Reggae, Ska
Funky laid back alternative rock instrumental track. Instrumentation includes electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Fun and outgoing, could be used in scenes for a night out. Family, teens, or 20s. The bassline gives the track its funky feel. Appropriate for an energetic party or dance. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Fun, bright & happy Ska pop, in the style of Madness & Bad Manners. Lends itself to a car theme, so we've added car engine & car horn sound effects. Perfect for Radio & TV commercials - just add a voice-over or vocals. 30sec version with and without sound effects. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Reggae Ska happy instrumental song with a happy island feel, great for vacationing, resorts, airplanes, geographic channel, travel channel, Jamaica, adverts, presentations, fashion, food channel, club music, Caribbean, west indian, roots, bob marley, peter tosh, film, tv, block buster,, Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Perky, happy and bright novelty pop track with rhythmic DIY sound FX. Features hammond organ, electric bass, electric guitar, saxophones, drum kit and sound effects. Makes a great stand-out commercial for handymen, DIY stores, Tool Stores etc. 30sec version with FX & 30sec version without FX. Instrumental, Corporate, Radio/Multimedia
A groovy piece of upbeat Ska Reggae! Other mixes are available for this track, including full, alternate, stinger, 60 second, 30 second and 15 second. Classic reggae music with that skank bounce reggae feeling. Great for summer BBQs, cruising on the ocean, cooking in the garden, Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Driving Reggae with a classic Ska beat topped with memorable melody and cool handclaps, first section with lec guitar played mandolin style, opens with a purposeful and forceful mood,2nd section no melody for dialogue if required,3rd section variation on beginning then outro. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Fun and spontaneity are all about this catchy ska track. With a tight horn section, electric guitar, organ, bass, percussion and drums this track conveys an irrefutable comedic element. Great for children and youth themes, comedies, commercials and travel programming. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Lively and exciting Ska track with all the bounce, brass and two-tone chords you would expect! Brass riffs, stabbing guitars, soft organs and a shuffle beat help to create that authentic Ska Sound. Happy-go-lucky, positive and warm. Try and not nod your head! Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
LIVELY SKA / Sarcastic, punk/ska song about the selfish kind. Absolute high energy, with zany, fast moving, catchy rock chorus, and quirky slide guitar solo. Male Vocals, Reggae, Ska
Funky laid back alternative rock instrumental track. Instrumentation includes electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Fun and outgoing, could be used in scenes for a night out. Family, teens, or 20s. The bassline gives the track its funky feel. Appropriate for an energetic party or dance. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Southern States R&B / Funk a la "Little Feat". Featuring horn section and slide guitar. Ska feel. An Underscore version is also available. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
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