Ska is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s, and was the precursor to rocksteady and reggae.[1] Ska combined elements of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues. It is characterized by a walking bass line accented with rhythms on the offbeat.
In the early 1960s, ska was the dominant music genre of Jamaica and was popular with British mods. Later it became popular with many skinheads. Music historians typically divide the history of ska into three periods: the original Jamaican scene of the 1960s (First Wave), the English 2 Tone ska revival of the late 1970s (Second Wave) and the third wave ska movement, which started in the 1980s (Third Wave ...
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Cheesy, uptempo ska, lounge, with trumpet and organ top line. Also available as an Underscore version, without the lead instruments. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Immediate happy groove, party music with a big P. Chirpy and moving in a great groove. Come on mamma dance with me! Simple with deep infectious bass line that pulls you to the floor. Celebration and family with friends shaking their stuff down. great for a cooking and home slot. Male Rap, Reggae, Contemporary Reggae
This horn-based ska tune is fun loving, summery and inclusive. Fast-paced and catchy, it makes this easy and cheerful. The organs, guitars, bass, percussion and drums create a perfect backdrop for the three-part harmony old-school ska horn section (Baritone sax, tenor sax and trombone). Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Up-tempo rock ska ala Real Big Fish, The Police. Lots of fun and perfect for youth culture film/TV, dance, clubs, girls, money, party themes. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Catchy bombastic brass in this upbeat authentic sounding vintage 1950's / 1960's ska reggae in the style of Trojan Records/Studio One. Modern drum loops add a contemporary feel. Fun and a little wild, wacky. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Upbeat, catchy, and positive, this old school 1960's R&B track conveys good times. The melody is played by Horns, and pushed along by a tight “Detroit sound” rhythm section including electric guitars, organ, bass, tambourine, and drums. Excellent for 60s-70s period pieces, comedy, travel, web videos, Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Driving Reggae with a classic Ska beat topped with memorable melody and cool handclaps, first section with lec guitar played mandolin style, opens with a purposeful and forceful mood,2nd section no melody for dialogue if required,3rd section variation on beginning then outro. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Easy going, laid back, no worries but tasteful reggae piece. Possibly beach, water, rum and flip flops, or simply lightheartedness and relaxation. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Retro 1940's-1950's ska with lyrically non-specific, female vocals similar in sound to The Andrews Sisters. Instruments include jazz drum kit, bass & synth organ. This happy & laid back song is suitable for advertising food, drink, fashion, beauty, leisure pursuits & health enhancing products. Female Vocals, Reggae, Ska
Bizarre, fast, instrumental ska rock track. Instrumentation includes electric guitar, bass guitar, and various percussion. Fun and action filled, would be good for cartoons, children's television or movies, or action films. Could also be used in a racing or action video game. Exciting and quick. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
A funky, fun, fast-paced Ska track. Electric guitar, drums, organ, horn section and piano take turns trading solos. Very fun and upbeat. Great Energy Bar advert, Jeans, Levis, Shoes, Energy Drink, Jeep, Land Rover, driving fun. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Reggae Ska happy instrumental song with a happy island feel, great for vacationing, resorts, airplanes, geographic channel, travel channel, Jamaica, adverts, presentations, fashion, food channel, club music, Caribbean, west indian, roots, bob marley, peter tosh, film, tv, block buster,, Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Perky, happy and bright novelty pop track with rhythmic DIY sound FX. Features hammond organ, electric bass, electric guitar, saxophones, drum kit and sound effects. Makes a great stand-out commercial for handymen, DIY stores, Tool Stores etc. 30sec version with FX & 30sec version without FX. Instrumental, Corporate, Radio/Multimedia
A type of music that originates from Reggae and Jamaican music. The British punk movement also borrowed from Ska, and a good example of a band that made Ska popular in the mainstream was the UK pop/party band, 'Madness'. (Remember the song, Reggae, Ska
An upbeat instrumental ska-rock track. Instrumentation includes electric guitar, drums and a slappy bass guitar. Fun and exciting, the piece has a beachy feel. Perfect for travel television, or scenes located on a beach. A happy and carefree attitude is projected. Good for children's TV or film. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Female Vocals Rock with slight Reggae vibe. A song about two people beginning a courtship, love and inspiration Sounds like Sarah McLaughlan, Alainas Morrisette. Female Vocals, Reggae, Reggae-Pop
Up-tempo Reggae/Ska/Hip-Hop with Jamaican male lead vocal ala Black-eyed Peas, Toots and the Maytals, The Police. Lots of fun and perfect for youth culture film/TV, dance, clubs, girls, money, party themes. Male Rap & Vocals, Reggae, Ska
Fun and spontaneity are all about this catchy ska track. With a tight horn section, electric guitar, organ, bass, percussion and drums this track conveys an irrefutable comedic element. Great for children and youth themes, comedies, commercials and travel programming. Instrumental, Reggae, Reggae
This is a ska rock song. It is happy, upbeat, and fun. Great for scenes involving fun and exciting events, cool and wild action sequences, happy transitions, etc. This is a song about having fun and celebrating at a party. Male Vocals, Reggae, Ska
Fun Ska style instrumental with a great trombone solo in the middle! Also has percussion, guitars bass and horn section. Up-tempo and happy. Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Authentic sounding 1950's Jamacian ska in the style of Studio One and Trojan Records. Upbeat horns, bass and rhythms and featuring a saxophone and military-style swing trumpet. Instrumental, Reggae, Contemporary Reggae
A funky, fun, driving ska punk track with Trumpet, brass, Electric guitar, drums, organ and horn section. Very fun and upbeat. Great Energy Bar advert, Jeans, Levis, Shoes, Energy Drink, Jeep, Land Rover, driving fun. Instrumental, Reggae Music, Ska, Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Fast Rockin' song with horn intro and pick slide into driving beat and raging chords. Killer chorus melody with background Vocals. Sounds like No Doubt Meets Green Day. Male Vocals, Reggae, Ska
A charming, slowish Ska in minor key with a nosey trumpet lead line, slightly comic. There is also an underscore version without the trumpet, which is great as a background groove, has more of a reggae feel, and shows off the cool bass line. Reggae, Ska
Up tempo Ska Punk mix with tons of backup Vocals, sweet horn intro and catchy chorus. Sounds like No Doubt Meets Green Day. Hot fun fiery wild & hilarious. Teens tweens 20-somethings, fast dancing quirky crazy and swaggering with attitude and confidence! All about growin' up, funny lyrics... Male Vocals, Reggae, Ska Punk
Ska is a form of Jamaican music which began in the early 1960s. Combining elements of traditional mento and calypso with an American jazz and rhythm and blues sound, it was a precursor in Jamaica to rocksteady and later reggae. It is the predominant form of music listened to by Rudeboys, Mods, and S, Reggae, Ska
Upbeat, happy, joyful with a powerful driving beat, memorable melody, modern take on a classic genre. Advertisement Broadcast Cable Commercial Convention Corporate DVD Film Game Greeting Card Promo Radio Ringtone Television Theater TV Video Website etc. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
70s ska pop music. In the style of the British Ska revival of the seventies - a homage to bands like The Specials, Selector, The Beat and Madness. Uptempo with lots of stops and punctuation stabs, and an infectious beat. Great underscore for voice-overs to use in drama, documentary and commercials. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Up-tempo Reggae/Ska/Hip-Hop with Jamaican male lead vocal ala Black-eyed Peas, Toots and the Maytals, The Police. Lots of fun and perfect for youth culture film/TV, dance, clubs, girls, money, party themes. Male Rap & Vocals, Hip Hop, Party Rap
Fun and spontaneity are all about this catchy ska track. With a tight horn section, electric guitar, organ, bass, percussion and drums this track conveys an irrefutable comedic element. Great for children and youth themes, comedies, commercials and travel programming. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Uptempo Ska with a slightly punky cartoon mood. There is also an underscore version available, which displays more of the reggae feel and exposes the bass line. Reggae, Ska
Up-tempo Reggae/Ska/Hip-Hop with Jamaican male lead vocal ala Black-eyed Peas, Toots and the Maytals, The Police. Lots of fun and perfect for youth culture film/TV, dance, clubs, girls, money, party themes. Male Rap & Vocals, Reggae, Ska
A groovy piece of upbeat Ska Reggae! Other mixes are available for this track, including full, alternate, stinger, 60 second, 30 second and 15 second. Classic reggae music with that skank bounce reggae feeling. Great for summer BBQs, cruising on the ocean, cooking in the garden, and chilling out on, Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Upbeat ska track with full live band, fab Linda Hall female vocal and Blue Beat style alto sax solo. Sixties dancehall vibe, happy and uplifting. Great for party scenes from that era. Includes singalong "Woh-oh" vocal lick. Female Vocals, Reggae, Ska
A classical British ska punk song like "Madness." Features brass section, walking bass and "rock steady" drum beat. Up beat melodies & instrument harmonizing. Fun, entertaining, High energy, Anarchy, Skinhead, Up Tempo. Frat Party, club bar lounge. Dancing Hip crazy 20-somethings partying down. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
This uptempo reggae track is devious, street-smart, confident and chill, making it ideal for committing the perfect crime, or at least getting into some mischief. Good for hip urban lifestyle commercials, urban comedy, movie trailers and promos. Instrumental, Reggae, Contemporary Reggae
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