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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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
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
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
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
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
Cheesy, uptempo ska, lounge, with trumpet and organ top line. Also available as an Underscore version, without the lead instruments. 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
Funky laid back alternative rock instrumental track. Instrumentation includes electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Fun and outgoing, could be used in scenes for a night out. Family, teens, or 20s. The bassline gives the track its funky feel. Appropriate for an energetic party or dance. Instrumental, 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
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
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
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
Fun, bright & happy Ska pop, in the style of Madness & Bad Manners. Lends itself to a car theme, so we've added car engine & car horn sound effects. Perfect for Radio & TV commercials - just add a voice-over or vocals. 30sec version with and without sound effects. Instrumental, 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
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
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
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
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
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
Upbeat and happy Ska type of vibe. Horns play a fun melody. Sounds like a Madness song, Rhythmic vocal embellishments, Great for a quirky comedy, Family get togethers with crazy uncle Moe, Schmaltzie sound, On holidays with the Griswaods,, Instrumental, 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, 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
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
No Duh is an upbeat ska instrumental a la No Doubt, Madness, The Specials. It would go well in any party type scene, or a Caribbean themed program a la the Travel Channel. Trumpets, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass Guitar, and Drums. TV, Film, Corporate and Web application. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
A ska song with a riotous party atmosphere. Offbeat reggae guitars, electric organ, crashing drums and an upbeat two-tone horn section. Perfect for party atmosphere, travel, food, and productions where an upbeat carnival atmosphere is called for. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Palm-muted clean Guitar intro with lots of backing Vocals into back and forth composition moving between fast-paced punk chords and a laid back horn driven melody section. Sounds like No Doubt Meets Green Day. Male Vocals, Reggae, Ska
Bursting with excitement and celebration this 3rd Wave Ska track bounces right along. There’s a vintage vigor about the catchy, upbeat arrangement. Horns and organs blast out the melody, which are backed up by organ and electric guitars, electric bass, drums and percussion. Awesome for comedies. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Walking the white sand beaches and enjoying the clear blue ocean waters in Jamaica. This upbeat Ska instrumental track features drums, timbales, electric guitars, and horn section. Great track for cruise line ads, or anything showing the leisure life on the islands. Also background source music. Instrumental, 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
Funky laid back alternative rock instrumental track. Instrumentation includes electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Fun and outgoing, could be used in scenes for a night out. Family, teens, or 20s. The bassline gives the track its funky feel. Appropriate for an energetic party or dance. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Lively and exciting Ska track with all the bounce, brass and two-tone chords you would expect! Brass riffs, stabbing guitars, soft organs and a shuffle beat help to create that authentic Ska Sound. Happy-go-lucky, positive and warm. Try and not nod your head! 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
Vacation time in the islands! Get the party started with this upbeat Jamaican Ska instrumental track. It features drums, bass, synth, electric guitars, and horns. It’s all about fun in the sun. Perfect track for commercials, cruise lines, or travel to the Caribbean. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
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
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
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