Reggae

How to forget the reggae, a musical genre in English language practiced in Jamaica, characterized by the use of an acoustic guitar and in which the singer usually tends to have braids in her hair. Due to their large acceptance by the black population, this genre expands throughout America. Arriving in Panama due to the construction of the Panama Canal, people take it as their own genre and ends up calling it the “reggae in Spanish” or better known as "Plena". But what is special about this genre…

Within the Jamaican society music plays an integral role in the shaping of the everyday lives of most individuals. It is through this medium that some individuals are able share their day to day experiences. In Jamaica there is a strong bond with music and film; some film directors started their career with directing music videos before making their debut on the big screen and as such music becomes the background on which many scripts are created. There is a long history with the Jamaican…

was a successful Jamaican reggae musician who wrote songs concerning his beliefs within the Rastafarian religion. Specifically, his song “Get Up, Stand-Up”, expresses his opinion on supporting the fighting of rights. The genre of reggae brings a sense of calmness to a song because of the strong bass and drum instruments played. The sound of the music, alone, produces a feeling of peace and support in contrary to if the song was written to be a rock or pop song. “Reggae music is created with…

In songs such as “Exodus,” “One Love/People Get Ready,” and “Blackman Redemption,” Bob Marley showcased Rastafarian principles while still appealing to a larger audience with his calls of redemption and freedom. Blackman Redemption is clearly a song inspired directly from Marley’s African heritage, but it carries an undertone that all nationalities can relate to. Bob Marley sings, “Coming from the root of King David/Through to the line of Solomon/His Imperial Majesty is the Power of Authority:…

There is no doubt, The reggae legend Bob Marley’s name is being used to market an international cannabis brand name after a tie-up between the singer’s family members and US private equity group Privateer Holdings. In most of his interviews of one of his popular moments he do say ''Herb is the healing of a nation, alcohol is the destruction. The products will be marketed as “Marley Natural” in a deal which Privateer claims will “honour the legacy and life” of the Jamaican regarding hits…

Bob Marley was a dedicated Rastafarian who infused his music with a sense of spirituality. He is considered one of the most influential musicians of all time and credited with popularizing reggae music around the world, serving as a symbol of Jamaican culture and identity. Hearing and learning about him was how I first became acquainted with the sound of Jamaican music. Having a cousin who is half Jamaican, I found myself somewhat submerged in the culture. His father would listen to Jamaican…

way by having multiple genres instead of one. For example, “Locked out of Heaven,” the hit single in this album is a mix of reggae and funk, also it carries many 80s influences especially from the ‘Oh, Yeah, Yeah!’ that are throughout the song, whereas the song “Moonshine” is considered an R&B song with a lot of 80s influences throughout the whole song. Apart from having reggae and R&B, Mars also had included pop, rock, blues, etc. into his album. While listening to this album one thing’s for…

My favorite image in the museum of bad arts is the one on the left, which is Bob Marley. He was a well-known Rastafarian movement activist and also a world-renowned Reggae Music legend. In light of his strict vegetarian lifestyle, the artist decided to embed the tail of a small mammal on his dreadlocks to project irony to the music legend vegan lifestyle. This seemed somewhat bizarre to me because looking closely at the image; it had me thinking to myself whether that was a piece of fur that was…

slavery. Subsequently, famous rock producer Chris Blackwell signed Marley and his Wailers and aided them in the production of their first global album “Catch a Fire” which included famous hits including “Stir it Up”, “No More Trouble”, and “Kinky Reggae”. Jayson Toybee describes the benefits of partnering with Blackwell by saying, “Blackwell’s idea of tailoring the sound of the Wailer’s first album to help it achieve crossover success was significant. His rock success and sensibilities allowed…

The Harder They Come Film Report 1. The Harder They Come depicts the rise and fall of Ivan Martin, a drug dealer and aspiring reggae musician. The film follows Ivan’s arrival in Kingston, Jamaica and his attempts to gain stardom within the reggae music industry. In a state of desperation, Ivan becomes a drug dealer so that he can afford to sustain his own life. The Harder They Come emphasizes the themes of poverty and the struggle for success in a world with limited opportunities. Ivan (played…