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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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
Cheesy, uptempo ska, lounge, with trumpet and organ top line. Also available as an Underscore version, without the lead instruments. Instrumental, 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
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
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
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
Fast Rockin' song with horn intro and pick slide into driving beat and raging chords. Killer chorus melody with background Vocals. Sounds like No Doubt Meets Green Day. Male Vocals, Reggae, Ska
High speed punk intro with horn melody and skankin' verses. Sounds like No Doubt Meets Green Day. Male Vocals, Reggae, Ska PunkCaution: Explicit Lyrics
Happy, flirty and cheeky - this fun pop track has a middle of the road reggae feel that's bright and sunny. Perfect for Radio and TV commercials that need a perky fun element. Various version available, Instrumental, Pop, Pop Music
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
An upbeat, fun, and celebratory instrumental Ska track. It features drums, bass, electric guitars, and horn section. Great track for tropical settings, source music, vacation ads, cruise lines, island music, and Jamaica. Parties, fun in the tropics, and commercials. 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, Reggae
Fun Ska style instrumental with a great trombone solo in the middle! Also has percussion, guitars bass and horn section. Up-tempo and happy. Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Upbeat and happy Ska type of vibe. Horns play a fun melody. Sounds like a Madness song, Rhythmic vocal embellishments, Great for a quirky comedy, Family get togethers with crazy uncle Moe, Schmaltzie sound, On holidays with the Griswaods,, Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Driving Mojo 1 is a cool beat with reggae bass and interesting guitar lines. It is medium tempo with a great groove. Great for film or tv urban scenes of street gangs or something similar. 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
Some upbeat, instrumental Jamaican Ska. It features drums, bass, electric guitars, organ, and horns on the melody. Has a great backbeat, with chunky off-beat instruments with the classic sound. Great for commercials, tourism, cruises, scenes from the Caribbean and Jamaica, and source music. 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
Tropical island fun is what this upbeat Ska track is all about. With white sand, clear blue waters, with a beautiful sea breeze. It features drums, bass, electric guitars, and horn section. Great track for cruise ship ads, or island resort ads. Also travel footage of the islands. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Vacation time in the islands! Get the party started with this upbeat Jamaican Ska instrumental track. It features drums, bass, synth, electric guitars, and horns. It’s all about fun in the sun. Perfect track for commercials, cruise lines, or travel to the Caribbean. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
It’s a party in the islands, Jamaican style! This fast Ska instrumental track features drums, bass, electric guitars and horns. All about fun and good times. Ideal track for commercials, cruise lines, source music, ads for beachfront property, and much more. Lots of energy and upbeat. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
An upbeat, lively and fun Shank Ska instrumental track. It features drums, bass, electric guitars, and horns. Great party background track, commercials, travel ads, cruise lines, or anything needing that lively, partying Jamaican beat. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
70s ska pop music. In the style of the British Ska revival of the seventies - a homage to bands like The Specials, Selector, The Beat and Madness. Uptempo with lots of stops and punctuation stabs, and an infectious beat. Great underscore for voice-overs to use in drama, documentary and commercials. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Immediate happy groove, party music with a big P. Chirpy and moving in a great groove. Come on mamma dance with me! Simple with deep infectious bass line that pulls you to the floor. Celebration and family with friends shaking their stuff down. great for a cooking and home slot. Male Rap, Reggae, Contemporary Reggae
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
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, and chilling out on, Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
A chorus that is instantly a singalong! Exuberant vocals, horns and upbeat ska rhythm section support an infectious sing-along chorus and an uplifting message about a joyful attitude bringing happiness even without money. Perfect promo for jeans, soft drinks and other youth-oriented products. Male Vocals, Reggae, Ska
A bouncing Ska number with trumpet and electric guitar, perfect for commercials or light hearted situations,moving,bouncing,grooving, Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Check out this awesome Dance Remix of 'Summer Festival' by the Mystic Roots Band. With its pulsating grooves and smooth breaks, this carefree track is guaranteed to add that summertime mood to all productions! Mixed Vocals, Dance, Tropical House
An upbeat instrumental track in ska music style with a joyful happy feel. Instrumentation: brass section, electric guitar, electric bass, acoustic drums. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
The *genrebender* are mini series of tunes evolved around the same musical hook and offered in a variety of arrangements, in order to make the same refrain available in different styles of music. This *Get X* one is available in Jazz, Children, DNB and Ska style. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
An upbeat instrumental track in ska style with a groovy determined mood. Instrumentation: drums, percussion, bass, guitar, hammond. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
An upbeat and fun instrumental track in ska style with a determined, cool mood - instilling a suspenseful sense of thrill and excitement thanks to its dark electric tone. Instrumentation: guitar, organ, bass, drums, clavinet. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
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