Roots reggae is a subgenre of reggae that concerns itself with the life of the ghetto sufferer, and the rural poor. Lyrical themes include poverty, social issues, resistance to government oppression, repatriation, and Rastafari.
The heyday of roots reggae is usually considered the latter half of the 1970s – with singers such as Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Burning Spear, Max Romeo, Horace Andy and Lincoln Thompson, and groups like Black Uhuru, Steel Pulse, and Culture – teaming up with producers such as Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Bunny Lee, Joseph Hoo Kim and Coxsone Dodd. The experimental pioneering of such producers within often-restricted technological parameters gave birth to dub, and is ...
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Easy rocking riddim with sound design of early digital Reggae. Extra low synthbass, straight forward drums and irie keyboard/guitar gadgetry. Nice for any late afternoon beach scenario. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Driving positive Reggae song. Time for some good vibes, ready to skank, the clavi is freaking out already. Lively beat with positive attitude and festival feeling. Fits all kind of sunny moods, good for funny video clips. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Original Dancehall style of the 90ties. This cheery bassline makes everybody move without any doubts. Classic ragga drums and happy synths makes this song perfect. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
A positive Roots Reggae song. Static bassline, deep rhythm, soulful guitar patterns and gentle synths create a hypnotic, floating vibration. Good for background or on hold music. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
This bouncing piece of Reggae was made to chase the bad weather away. Clean organ and funky guitar riffs breaked by skillfull rototom rolls. Sounds like summer, sun and beach. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Cool and funky Reggae groove with hip-hop styled bassdrum and heavy synthbass. Feeling of a carribian city life. Palm trees, nice cars and well dressed people. Good background music for movies or commercials, Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Relaxed and calm Reggae song. Atmospheric pads and synth melodies riding on a heavy bassline. Fits big city and science-fiction scenarios. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Positive Reggae song with groovy but mellow organ with steppas beat. Very good for lovers, who like to dance romantic but not boring. Perfect for commercials. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Meditative Reggae with funky drums, wah wah guitar and profound vocal piece. Take your timeout, lay back and let it flow. Good for scenes with impressive landscape or wide view. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Sunny reggae track with spirit of Jamaica and Caribbean breeze. Great for TV show about travel and beach rest. Also, good for advertising. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Very relaxed and meditative Reggae vibration. Created by a few massive bass notes, mysterious guitar play and a shuffled beat with many breaks. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Classic roots reggae from the 70's. Horns, reverby guitars, spooky organ and bluesy lead riffs. Lots of attitude. Kingston Jamaiica, Burning Spear vibe. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
A splash of reggae sunshine with deep bass line and horns that make this the traditional reggae sound of sunshine and good happy vibes. This will make you shake your booty with your cocktail in your hand. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Downtempo Song about Dirty Money dodgy dealings underhanded sales and the black market. Features great female vocals dramatic echoing Saxophones and Brass. Dark sultry Reggae track with a dubby feel for cop series crime movie or documentary, urban low life, secrets. Has a smokin' hot guitar solo. Female Vocals, Reggae, Roots Reggae
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