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2. History
It started in Jamaica in the 1960s and it comes from other genres like Ska and Rocksteady.
Artists like Lee Scratch Perry and The Wailers (Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer) are probably the most recognised names in Reggae and the pioneered the genre through the 60s and 70s.
There were two notable record labels involved in helping Reggae gain success, these were Trojan Records and Island Records.
In 1974 Eric Clapton covered Bob Marleys song I Shot The Sherriff which helped it cross over into the mainstream.
Since the 70s there have been many spinoff genres from reggae, most notably Dancehall, Hip Hop, and more recently Dubstep- which uses reggae samples in a lot of tracks.
Some modern reggae artists include Damien Marley, Alborosie, The Scientist and Radikal Guru.
3. Conventions Of The Genre
Tracks consist of mainly percussion and strong bass lines, with a typical tempo ofwith singing and guitar. Dub tracks are usually without singing and focus on the instruments and can be re-worked versions.
In the music videos the artist is usually seen performing with cuts to the artist with people
The videos are all very simple and not overcomplicated which suits the genre perfectly- chilled, and relaxed.
Barrington Levy- Here I Come
Alborosie- Kingston Town
Bob Marley & The Wailers- Easy Skankin
Damien Marley- Welcome To Jamrock
4. Target Audience
The target audience for reggae was poor, working class Jamaicans, however the genre ended up being listened to in all countries by people of all ages and race and it was adopted by the skinhead culture of 1980s Britain and the Mods- also in Britain.
Skinheads in Britain in the 80sThe Mod subculture
Today, reggae has many forms, reaches many people, and is played by a variety of DJs and bands; Matisyahu is a reggae artist who is also a rabbi. And DJ Derek is a English reggae DJ in his late 70s. Another popular white reggae DJ is David Rodigan who used to be a doctor.
5. BOB MARLEY
Birth name: Robert Nesta Marley
Also known as: Tuff Gong
Born:6 February
Died:11 May 1981 (aged36)
Genres: Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady
Instruments: Vocals, guitar, piano,saxophone, harmonica, percussion
Years active: 19621981
Most Famous Song: I Shot The Sheriff
Died of foot cancer after injuring his toe playing football.
Bob Marley & The Wailers- 'Easy Skankin'
6. BARRINGTON LEVY
Birth Name: Barrington Levy
Born: 30 April 1964 (age47)
Genres: Reggae, Dancehall
Years Active: 1976- present
Most Famous Song: Here I Come
Re-recorded his most famous song Here I Come with American reggae artist Shaggy under the name Broadway
Barrington Levy- 'Here I Come'
7. Damien Marley
Birth Name:Damian Marley
Also Known As: Junior Gong
Born:July 21, 1978 (age32)
Genres: Reggae
Years Active: 1996present
Most Famous Song: Welcome To Jamrock
Recently recorded a new album with rapper NaS which was very successful.
Damien Marley- 'Welcome To Jamrock'
8. Alborosie
Birth Name:Alberto D'Ascola
Born:Sicily, Italy
Genres: Reggae
Years Active: 1994 present
His name comes from a combination an offensive term used in Jamaica and his first name.
Alborosie- 'Kingston Town'
9. Shaggy
Birth Name:Orville Richard Burrell
Born:22 October 1968 (age42)
Genres: Reggae and Hip Hop
Years Active: 1990 present
Most Famous Song: Boombastic
It wasnt him.
Shaggy feat. Barrington Levy- 'Broadway'
10. Music Videos
Barrington Levy- 'Here I Come'
Alborosie- 'Kingston Town'
Damien Marley- 'Welcome To Jamrock
Shaggy feat. Barrington Levy- 'Broadway'
Bob Marley & The Wailers- 'Easy Skankin'
All of these music videos are performance videos, I think that this type of video was chosen because its very simple, and this simplicity fits in well with the characteristics of Reggae.