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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The theme song for a sunny island day! Blast this one for an injection of positive energy and a celebratory vibration! Reminiscent of Bob Marley, Desmond Dekker, Alpha Blondie, Jamaica Reggae Band, Toots & the Maytals, Peter Tosh, Culture, Burning Spear, Slightly Stoopid, Jack Johnson, and more! Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
A fun uptempo island reggae instrumental featuring ukulele and cuica! This cut will help liven up any outdoor sunny scene! Great for ads, commercials, documentaries, score, and more! Sounds like Ernest Ranglin, Jackie Mittoo, Monty Alexander, Bob Marley and more! Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
It tells the story of a defiant individual in the midst of a chaotic city, determined to make their mark and break free from the constraints of society. Female Vocals, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Down to the island of Jamaica with this laid-back reggae instrumental track. Features drums, bass, B3 organ, electric guitars, and horns. Could be used as theme music, documentary background, commercials, travel. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae, Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Welcome To The Island is saxophones over electric guitars, upright bass patch and retro drums. Saxes play harmony melody lines throughout. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Classic, uplifting Reggae riddim with horn accompaniment and simple Hammond organ solo during the middle section. Ideal for a scene that requires a Caribbean vibe. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Classic roots Reggae riddim with Hammond organ, piano, electric guitar, bass and drums. ideal for a scene with a Caribbean or relaxing vacation atmosphere. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Feel good roots reggae with a festive spirit, great for dance projects festival scenes, parties and multicultural events, Male Vocals, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Roots reggae with African drum sounds in the mix, this song is authentic and hardcore making it great for action and adventure scenes. cultural dance, meditation, and exercise. Male Vocals, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Dub style roots reggae for the hardcore fans, great song for when you are driving or in any working environment, nice soundtrack for commercials or movies with authentic Caribbean scenes and action-adventure, Male Vocals, Reggae, Roots Reggae
A traditional roots reggae song with a focus on heavy drum and bass, It is ideal for cultural scenes motivational and meditation, Male Vocals, Reggae, Roots Reggae
This song is roots reggae blending with dancehall rap, it is very lively and is great for festive events, dancing, commercials, action, and adventure scenes, and listening pleasure, Male Vocals, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Recorded in the studio with pronounced live horns. This song is roots reggae with an authentic feel, it is great for festival scenes, parties, and multicultural events, Male Vocals, Reggae, Roots Reggae
This song was recorded live in the studio with a band, it is roots reggae with live horns, and the lyrics are conscious and motivational, about teaching the children. The song is great for educational, educational commercials, documentaries, school scenes, and libraries, Male Vocals, Reggae, Roots Reggae
A roots reggae song that is lively even though the vocals are emotional, the song can be used for listening and dance choreography, Male Vocals, Reggae, Roots Reggae
A roots reggae song spreading positive energy globally, the sound is bright and hardcore, great for festivals commercials tropical environments, and world harmony, Male Vocals, Reggae, Roots Reggae
This is a roots reggae song that gives that tranquil feel as the song mentions, tranquility, you can find that place if you focus, great mood, ideal for meditation, exercise, commercials, travel scenes, and documentaries, Male Vocals, Reggae, Roots Reggae
For those who love reggae with a spiritual feel, this is an uplifting song putting out positive energy, it is roots reggae that is a great addition to any reggae playlist, great for listening all around, Male Vocals, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Roots reggae with a swing, different sounding from any other reggae song, for those who use this song your project will sound unique, it can be used for action-adventure scenes, driving, sports, and commercials, Male Vocals, Reggae, Roots Reggae
A traditional roots reggae with a modern feel and sounds, and conscious lyrics that everyone can relate to, ideal for any reggae project action drama scenes, commercials, and background music, Male Vocals, Reggae, Roots Reggae
This song is roots reggae with a smooth feel, great for the industrial, multicultural environments, struggle and success scenes, Male Vocals, Reggae, Roots Reggae
This roots reggae track is unique in style. It is suitable for changes and or changing environments, travel, by the ocean, air, and road. An authentic reggae sound topped off with melodious rock guitar, a strong message, and a mellow mood. Male Vocals, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Reggae-infused track with a bouncy bass line and haunting melody line. Evokes an ominous emotion that something is about to happen right at the intro. Perfect for TV and Film cues, Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Reggae - This track has a mellow, cruising down to the islands feel. It has a crunchy guitar, fretless bass, drums, tinny piano and a wah lead guitar. This track would work well for movies and television shows or commercials, that have joyful and happy productions. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Reggae - This track has a mellow, happy feel. It has a sliding bass guitar, electric guitar, drums, electric piano and a horn section. This track would be a good fit for movies and television shows or commercials, that have a mellow, party time production. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Slow but heavy grooving reggae beat with majestic brass licks, rich live-drums and energizing bass. Sounds like roadmovies. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Positive and motivating summer Reggae track with rich live-drums, deep bassline to feelgood and joyful keyboards and guitars. Mediates the maximum of caribbean atmosphere. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Very danceable rocksteady Reggae song with 'Pulp fiction' feeling. Heavy grooving bass- and livedrum combination with distinctive organ and guitar melodies. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Atmospheric, slow-paced Reggae song with distinctive brass and guitar parts, hypnotic bassline and evocative effects. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Relaxed pulsing but energizing Reggae song with rich live-drums, rocking guitar, spherical melodica play and distinctive telephone samples. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Passionated dreamy Reggae song with night time caribbean feeling. Moody brass carried by partly playful guitar and vigorous live-drums. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Bright dreamy Reggae song. The hybrid and straight drums are accompanied by exhilarated keyboard und guitar playing. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Tribute to the famous computer Reggae style of the late 80ties. Pure digital rocking beat with heavy synthbass and some twinkling synthpads. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Positive and motivating summer Reggae track with rich live-drums, deep bassline to feelgood and joyful keyboards and guitars. Mediates the maximum of caribbean atmosphere. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Dreamy but lively Reggae song with energizing live-drums and atmospheric keyboard and guitar pad sounds. Arcane and mysterious mood. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Tough rocking midtempo Reggae song with minimalistic fat bass and strong snare. Creates positive energy and sunglass vibration. Good background music for cool and self-confident moves. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Light hearted Reggae song with rocking guitar and bassline. When the sun goes down, is this, what you hear on reggae festivals. Good for urban movie or commercial. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Easy Reggae song with punchy live-drums, playful bass, dreamy guitars and keyboards. Got a slight jazzy touch, fits to emotional scenes in movies. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Reggae jam. Relaxed groove with mysterious touch, clean organ, mellow guitar and percussion breaked by dramatic drumrolls. Good for atmospheric moments in commercials or documentaries. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Classic Reggae song, powered by a groovy bassline, good mood synthy and guitar. A smile is always a good thing. Good for carribian commercials. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Chilled and smooth Reggae jam. Atmospheric guitar, dry bass and mellow organ driven constantly by a hard hitted snare. Perfect for a lazy day on the beach. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Wide and pure sings the guitar in this Reggae song. Cool sunglass bassline and tough snare to make your head nod. Good for commercials, image films or documentaries. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Deep Reggae song with a typical bass and dubby elements floating around in circles. Authentic recorded instruments for the original dub/roots feeling. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
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