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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Positive and relaxed Reggae song. A melodious subbass and joyfull chords invite to dance and celebrate. A good vibration comes out of your speakers and there is nothing to worry about. Good for commercials and image films with sunny atmosphere. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Minimalistc but heavy. This Reggae song is cycling through the musical universe. One lonely cowboy plays the melodica in the moon light. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Uplifting shuffled Reggae beat, highsnare with many rolls and a sportive bass/bassdrum combo. Animate to move the body. Good for commercials and lifestyle documentaries. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Straight groove with escalating chord changes and multiple echo effects. Step aside when the rasta driver pass. Good for driving. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Easy Reggae song with uplifting shuffle feeling. Nice Melodies and funky guitar riffs make you feel like you are on a live festival in summer. Fits all kind of sunny scenarios. Good for commercials. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
A classic reggae style tune with a vinylesque retro feel. Organ, Electric and bass guitars, with a laid back, lazy sunday feel. For scenes of ultimate kickbacks and sunny days in paradise alike. An authentic feel that takes you back to all the goodtimes and a simple way of life on some sunny beach. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
This is a reggae flavored song. The atmosphere it creates is that of a poor, Shantytown at night. It could be in South Africa, or it could be in in Jamaica. It's cold, and something could go wrong at any moment. It's a lonely and unfriendly feeling. Perfect background for TV or movie scene. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Good vibe reggae tune in dub with losts of filter sweeps and echo's. Pounding basslines with a live drummer accompanimented by unique guitar licks throughout the peice. Music would go well with a variety of genre's of film, TV, or Radio. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Classic Dub track with lots of echo's and cool synths. King Tubby style mix but a early dancehall feel. Good for any scene that requires a carribean vibe, Surfing montage or crusing the neighbourhood with friends. Urban advertising on the internet or radio would work as well. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Classic ragga style in dub version with piano digital drums and plenty echo's. Good for any caribbean related scene, dancehall, 80's soundsystem flashback, on film, TV, Radio, Commercial or Infomercial. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Classic ragga style in dub version with piano digital drums and plenty echo's. Good for any caribbean related scene, dancehall, 80's soundsystem flashback, on film, TV, Radio, Commercial or Infomercial. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Classic ragga style in dub version with piano digital drums and plenty echo's. Good for any caribbean related scene, dancehall, 80's soundsystem flashback, on film, TV, Radio, Commercial or Infomercial. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Up beat Dub Reggae track with live instruments and lots of fx. Cool guitar licks at the beginning with a live drummer give this song a classic old style sound. Sounds Great for film, TV, Radio, Comedy, Action, Documentary. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Ease back into your chair and dig your feet into the sand. Take a moment to feel a sweet breeze on the back of your neck as your feet roast. This authentic reggae instrumental captures the feeling of relaxation and utopia Caribbean style. Holiday Honeymoon Travel Channel, getting engaged, cruise, Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
This was the part of the island that she had never seen. The resort did not encourage guests to leave without an "official" guide, and he definitely wasn't "official." The throng of the market, curious stares, and current of life filled the air with a thickness that she could taste. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Back to roots reggae with this instrumental track featuring all of the elements of this genre. Organ, guitars, a solid 2 & 4 reggae drum beat, and the classic wah-guitar lead. Lay back 'mon and enjoy! Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
A track with message take care of all children worldwide, male vocal in the style of peter tosh, will add first class quality production to your next project. Mixed Vocals, Reggae, Roots Reggae
A Reggae instrumental built around a groovy bass line in the style of Bob Marley, Third World and Steel Pulse. Great for TV, Film and commercial productions. Male Vocals, Reggae, Roots Reggae
An instrumental Reggae song with roots feel and a whole lot of positive vibes. Feel-good Reggae that takes you back to your vacation in the islands! 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
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
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
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
Bright dreamy Reggae song. The hybrid and straight drums are accompanied by exhilarated keyboard und guitar playing. 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
Dreamy but lively Reggae song with energizing live-drums and atmospheric keyboard and guitar pad sounds. Arcane and mysterious mood. 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
Relaxed pulsing but energizing Reggae song with rich live-drums, rocking guitar, spherical melodica play and distinctive telephone samples. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Atmospheric, slow-paced Reggae song with distinctive brass and guitar parts, hypnotic bassline and evocative effects. 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
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
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
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