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One of the first truly international music styles, Reggae has its origins in the Ska and Rocksteady studios of Kingston, Jamaica. Some of the first Reggae studios (Black Ark) later went on to create new genres, including Dub, Ragga, and even the prototype for American Hip Hop. The most famous proponents of Reggae are the Marley family (Bob and Ziggy), whose bands toured the world and produced some of the best selling singles and albums of all time. The first producer of Bob Marley and the Wailers was Lee "Scratch" Perry, legendary father of Dub (originally meaning the B-side of a record, with drum breaks and dropouts for MCs to shout out over).
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Blood and Fire
Influential UK reggae label.5
256,952
NA
131,000
3,100
2
Easy Star Records
Original live reggae from New York featuring newcomers and legends.5
741,541
NA
2,050,000
887
678
Nighthawk Records
The finest traditional reggae artists are represented by Nighthawk Records. Including Itals, Ronnie Davis, Justin Hinds, the Ethiopian, Winston Jarrett, Gladiators, and Murder City Players.4
4,001,981
NA
2,750
96
2
Jah Scout Records
Conscious reggae music featuring Norris Man, Anthony B, Paul Elliott, and Cecile.4
NA
NA
385
268
NA
Runn Records
Netherlands-based music label, with online catalogue, artist pages, news, studio details and general company information.4
19,347,814
NA
1,870,000
225
NA
Motion Records
Label featuring releases by King Tubby, Skatalites, and Captain Patrick.4
NA
NA
570
102
NA
Madhouse Records
Dave Kelly's record label site. Producer of Joyride, Bug, Pepperseed, and Bogle rhythms, this is the official site of dancehall reggae artists Baby Cham, Wayne Wonder, Frisco Kid, and Mr. Easy.4
1,379,280
NA
448
7
NA
MaximumSound
An independent label producing reggae, ragga, and dancehall hosted by producer Frenchie, formerly of Fashion Records.3
5,800,837
NA
265
9
NA
Kufe Records
British Reggae and Soca label. Artists include Judy Boucher, Jia, and Spraggie. Catalog, audio clips, and links.2
NA
NA
34
8
NA
MCS Records
United Kingdom Reggae label. Artists include Papa Levi, Lesley Lyrix, Daddy Rusty, Ultimate Simmey Ranks, and Tippa Irie. Tour dates, sound samples, artist biographies, catalog, and links.1
101,210
NA
73
4
95
12
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