Reggae Artists & the Gear They Use

Reggae is defined by its laid-back groove, syncopated rhythms, and socially conscious lyrics. Originating in Jamaica, the genre blends elements of ska, rocksteady, and dub, often centered around clean guitar upstrokes, warm basslines, and spacey effects. Explore the artists behind reggae’s signature sound.

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Daddy Scotty

DJ · Chapter 11

Skip Marley

Singer

Kojo Funds

Rapper

Mr Eazi

Singer

Jowell

Singer · Jowell & Randy

King Jammy

Music Producer

Omy de Oro

DENM

Kevin Bong

Keyboardist · Stick Figure

KBong

Keyboardist · Stick Figure

Renford Cogle

The Melodians

Kyle McDonald

Guitarist · Slightly Stoopid

Ryan Moran

Slightly Stoopid

Oguer Ocon

Singer, Drummer · Slightly Stoopid

Javier Contender

Chapter 11

Trevor McNaughton

Singer · The Melodians

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

Singer, Ukulele Player

Gambeat

Bassist, Music Producer

Tomás Sussmann

Guitarist · Las Pelotas

Gary Clail

Singer, Music Producer · Tackhead

Jim “Bonzai” Caruso

Music Producer, Audio Engineer

Richie Stevens

Drummer, Music Producer · Spacemonkeyz

Nesty "La Mente Maestra"

Music Producer, Audio Engineer

Steve Nisbett

Drummer

Martin Kierszenbaum

Keyboardist, Music Producer

Jackie Robinson

Singer · The Pioneers

Mandris

Bassist, Composer · Shaka Ponk

Samaha

Singer · Shaka Ponk

Sevana

Singer

Damian Marley

Singer, Music Producer · SuperHeavy

Misfits of Science

Music Producer

Nora Dean

Singer · The Soulettes

Cecile Campbell

Singer · The Soulettes

Sharon Marley

Singer · Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers

Calvin Cameron

Music Producer · Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers

ARIWA

Singer · ASOUND

Zion Train

Music Producer

Erica Newell

Singer · Bob Marley & The Wailers

Everald Gayle

Music Producer · Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers

Glen da Costa

Music Producer · Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers

Harry T. Powell

Drummer · Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers

Junior "Chico" Chin

Music Producer · Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers

Egbert Evans

The In Crowd

Seymour Powell

Music Producer · Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers

Steve Golding

Guitarist, Drummer · Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers

DJ LT

DJ · Tha Snoopadelics

Mike Smooth

Guitarist · Tha Snoopadelics

Aaron Draper

Singer, Drummer · The Shady Band

Eli "El Musicólogo"

Keyboardist, Music Producer · Musicólogo & Menes

Skiz Fernando, Jr.

Music Producer · Scarab

Matt Flash

Music Producer · Dubadelic

Jahloul "Chico" Bouchikhi

Guitarist · Gipsy Kings

Patchaï Reyes

Singer, Guitarist · Gipsy Kings

André Reyes

Singer, Guitarist · Gipsy Kings

Alex Haas

Singer, Music Producer · Cypher 7

Morganizm

Guitarist · Rock The Bells Band

Andre Pinckney

Bassist, Music Producer · Rock The Bells Band

Chris Garrett

Music Producer

Kenyatta Hill

Culture

Jerry Duplessis

Bassist, Music Producer · The Fugees

Donald Guillame

Drummer · The Fugees

Leo Brooks

Bassist · Team Pitbull

IAmChino

Music Producer, DJ · Team Pitbull

James Bragg

Music Producer, Audio Engineer

Nitty Kutchie

Scare Dem Crew

Victor Axelrod

Drummer, Keyboardist · Mark Ronson & The Business Intl

Ramin Eghtedari

Composer, Music Producer

Pac Man

Rapper, Music Producer

Cheb Mami

Singer, Keyboardist

Joseph Hill

Singer · Culture

Henry "Raleigh" Gordon

Singer

Harold Butler

Keyboardist · Harold Butler & The Connection

Junior Braithwaite

Singer · The Wailers

Warren Maxwell

Singer, Saxophonist

Marvin Prosper

Music Producer · Baha Men

Rick Carey

Guitarist · Baha Men

Isaiah Taylor

Singer, Bassist · Baha Men

Colyn Grant

Singer, Drummer · Baha Men

Dyson Knight

Singer · Baha Men

Anthony Flowers

Singer, Drummer · Baha Men

Kenwood McKenzie

Drummer · Baha Men

Carlton "Santa" Davis

Drummer · Big Mountain

Graham Spey

Keyboardist · Radical Dance Faction

Steve Swann

Singer, Bassist · Radical Dance Faction

Icy B

Ras Michael & The Sons of Negus

Dave Barker

Singer · The Upsetters

Boris Gardiner

Bassist · The Upsetters

Vin Gordon

The Upsetters

Winston Wright

Keyboardist · The Upsetters

Kyle Smith

Drummer

Graham Shore

Drummer · Radical Dance Faction

Oscar Cartaya

Bassist · The J.lo Band

Paul Pesco

Singer, Guitarist · The J.lo Band

Eguie Castrillo

Drummer · The J.lo Band

Corni Bartels

Drummer, Music Producer

Jason Tamba

Singer, Guitarist · Playing For Change Band