Reggae is the transliteration of Reggae.

Reggae music

The origin of Reggae music

Reggae music originated in Jamaica, and its roots come from the New Orleans Ramp; B. At that time, Jamaican musicians developed their own R&B music based on the fast-paced New Orleans R&B heard on the radio. This music type called Ska was quite popular in the 1960s. However, during a very hot summer, local people could not play such fast-paced music and dance outdoors in the high temperature. Local musicians slowed down the music and formed Reggae music. The word Reggae is derived from "Ragged", which represents the raunchy dance form of Jamaica.

Music Type

Reggae music combines traditional African rhythms, American rhythm and blues and original Jamaican folk music. This style includes the omission of the downbeat alto and upward slaps. guitar playing, and vocal chorus. The lyrics are mostly based on the religious tradition of Rastafari (Jamaican black sect), emphasizing social, political and humanistic concerns.

Music Development

Bob Marley and his band, the Wailers, are the originators of reggae music. With the movie "The Harder They Come" (1973), Reggae successfully spread to the United States and gradually influenced white musicians. Traces of reggae music can often be found in rock and rap music. After Bob Marley's death, reggae music gradually declined. It was not until the 1980s and 1990s that a new style of music emerged that combined rap music and reggae music. This new music style called dub or toasting injected new life into reggae music. Bob's son - Ziggy Marley - was also a representative figure in the reggae scene during this time.

Reggae music’s influence on world music

Although only a few Jamaican musicians’ music is popular in the world, in the past 20 years, Reggae has had an impact on various other music far-reaching impact. Mainstream rock musicians from Eric Clapton and the Stones to the Clash and the Fugees have all incorporated Reggae into their music, with the greatest impact being on dance music. Jamaica's unique dancehall culture - million-watt sound system, unique "one-off" recording, emphasis on drum and bass, and the use of rap vocals overlaid on melody tracks, have influenced global dance culture, others Dub Remix is ??also widely imitated by popular music.

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Caribbean Sun - Reggae

Under the bright sunshine of the island, swaying your lazy waist, that is the rhythm of reggae. It’s a wonderful state of being sleepy on a summer afternoon, but still unable to help but sway.

Reggae has the rap characteristics of Rap and the soothing rhythm of jazz, which sounds cheerful and lively. Maybe you have heard a lot of this type of music and swayed to this rhythm in front of the computer many times, but you didn't know it was reggae. It's wonderful to talk freely in music and listen to the singers casually telling you music stories.

1. The story of reggae

Reggae has many translations in China, such as reggae, reggae, reggie, etc., but the more popular translation is reggae. ghost.

Reggae is a special type of Jamaican style music. It is directly developed from ska, an uptempo style music, and combines traditional African rhythms and American rhythms. Blues, as well as original Jamaican folk music, so there are obvious shadows of New Orleans rhythm and blues music in its style.

Ska is a kind of Jamaican native music. In the early 1960s, under the influence of American pop music, it formed a Latin American pop music. This music adopts strenuous jumping guitar playing method. Intermittent and intermittent rhythms interpret rhythm and blues music, which suited the local hot climate and was once developed. But the manic rhythm of ska could not go far. Under the influence of the penetrating New Orleans rhythm and blues music, and the continuous improvement and enrichment of music players, reggae came into being.

Reggae has a slower rhythm than R&B, and its unique scale changes are as free and random as blues. So it got all kinds of love. Melodic rocker Alton Ellis, folk rock singer Bob Marley, and dub artist Lee "Scratch" Perry have all been inspired and influenced by reggae music. Through the "Reggae Sunsplashing" music festival and the promotion and development of many artists and groups, reggae music quickly entered mainstream music.

Currently, reggae has set up special reggae music awards in quite a few music competitions. Grammys, Billboard, etc. all have special projects for reggae music.

Reggae has had a profound influence on all kinds of other music, especially dance music. Its emphasis on heavy beats of drums and bass and dubbing mixing techniques have influenced dance music culture around the world.

2.; The father of reggae music - Bob Marley

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Speaking of reggae music, we have to mention the father of reggae music: Bob Marley. People know Jamaica because they know reggae. The first Jamaican artist to spread the national music of his motherland to any corner of the world has naturally become a national hero of Jamaica.

Bob Marley was born in a slum in Jamaica in 1945. He began his acting career in 1961. His music and enthusiasm soon won the support of the Jamaican music industry. In 1975, Bob Marley's world tour made his music spread all over the world, and millions of people cheered for his success. On May 11, 1981, Bob Marley died of cancer at the age of 36. Speaking of reggae and Bob Marley, we cannot fail to mention the Rastafari religion he believes in. Its history can be traced back to the "Black Power Promotion Movement" that emerged in the early 20th century, calling on some people in the United States and the Caribbean to The descendants of black slaves returned to Africa to find their roots, get rid of white control, and establish a black country. The core spirit of reggae music is happiness and freedom, getting rid of all man-made suffering and creating a new world. Nowadays, with the popularity of reggae music, the image of Ras Fijians braiding their hair has become popular around the world.

Reggae's most remarkable and iconic figure, Bob Marley vividly captured the misery of a poor and downtrodden nation, and the piety of the working masses as a source of strength. A firm belief in life. He integrated these elements into his music like a genius and sang it with exciting singing. He dedicated this voice to the indomitable struggle of the Jamaicans, as he wrote in the lyrics, "How can you still be leisurely?" Sit around and tell me you are full of compassion? Because wherever I look, there are figures of suffering lingering everywhere.

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; ; ; He brought Jamaican reggae music to the field of European and American pop music/rock music. His soulful voice full of passion, power and fighting spirit immediately shocked the entire European and American music scene, and was praised for his As the "first third world pop star", he practiced the concept of music without borders; at the same time, he was also a true people's hero with a great heart and always used music to support the suffering and oppressed people of Jamaica. 1981 May. On March 11, Bob Marley died of illness. The people of Jamaica mourned the greatest national hero in their hearts, because he helped the Jamaican people win confidence, respect and peace.

; Bob. Marley and his band The Wailers' music career spanned just 11 years and created numerous classics such as "Get Up Stand Up" and "I Shot The Sheriff" (which later became a hit for Eric Clapton). , the thought-provoking live version of "No Woman No Cry", the benevolent "One Love" and "People Get Ready", the folk singing method of "Redemption Song", and the beautiful love song "Is This Love". One is not his immortal classic

3. Reggae music recommendation

Grammy Award-winning reggae/pop singer Shaggy was born in Jamaica on October 22, 1968. Kingston's real name is Orville Richard Burrell. His nickname is "Shaggy" - a character who eats everything in the cartoon Scooby Doo.

When he was 18 years old, he left Jamaica and moved to Brooklyn, New York, to live with his mother. Soon, Shaggy began to pursue his music career. The two Shaggy-style dance songs "Mampie" and "Big Up" both won the first place on the New York Reggae Chart, giving Shaggy his first taste of success. During the low period of his career, Shaggy decided to join the U.S. Navy in 1988 and participated in the Gulf War in Iraq. "The war was ugly," he said. Be grateful for life. When I quit, I told myself, I want to take my music to the top!"

; Put yourself into the work of the recording studio and tap into the endless musical ingenuity is Shaggy Most interesting challenge. The latest album "Hot Shot" was completed under such challenges. With 13 songs in the album, Shaggy proves that he is still a master of many music styles, from reggae, dance music to pop/Ramp; B. "Hot Shot" creates an amusement park full of surprises for different types of fans.

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Album: The Best Of Shaggy Volume 1

Singer: Shaggy

Issuing company: Unknown

Release date: 2002

Language: English

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雷Ghost music genius: Sean Paul

Sean Paul is praised by everyone as another star who has made a breakthrough contribution to reggae music after Bob Marley.

His full name is Sean Paul Henriques. He was born on January 8, 1975 in Kingston, Jamaica. Sean's family lineage can be said to truly reflect the Jamaican heritage. His father is Portuguese, and his family was once a famous maritime bounty hunter; his mother is a famous painter in Jamaica. Both parents are athletic geniuses. This bloodline also extends to Sean, who has been a good swimmer and water polo player since he was a child. After graduating from UTECH, he worked as a chef and a bank teller.

In his teenage years, "dancehall reggae" music became his biggest hobby, and such artists including Lt. Stitchie, Major Worries and Supercat had a great influence on him. A few years later, he began to write his own lyrics, and then arranged the rhythms of Cat Coore, Bunny Rugs, and Carrot Jarret of Third World songs together, and the finished product was also appreciated by Cat Coore himself.

"Baby Girl" quickly spread throughout Jamaica and became famous.

In 1998, Sean's single "Infiltrate" was included in a mixed disc produced by Jeremy Harding. This reggae medley quickly became popular in Jamaica and around the world, and "Infiltrate" became a DJ staple. The song became number one in Honduras, and the single "Deport Them" won number one in Jamaica and was played on major mainstream radio stations in Miami. Cooperated with the Mr. Vegas group and released the single "Hot Gal Today" which won the championship again.

In March 2000, while the song was popular in Miami and New York, VP Records released Sean's first album "STAGE ONE".

Soon the two songs "Hot Gal Today" and "Deport Them" from the album began to be played repeatedly on various hip-hop and R&B radio stations in the United States. Sean officially entered the US market. In Billboard's year-end poll, Sean was ranked third among the top reggae artists of the year.

Representative work: "Baby Girl"

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