Roots reggae is a subgenre of reggae that concerns itself with the life of the ghetto sufferer, and the rural poor. Lyrical themes include poverty, social issues, resistance to government oppression, repatriation, and Rastafari.
The heyday of roots reggae is usually considered the latter half of the 1970s – with singers such as Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Burning Spear, Max Romeo, Horace Andy and Lincoln Thompson, and groups like Black Uhuru, Steel Pulse, and Culture – teaming up with producers such as Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Bunny Lee, Joseph Hoo Kim and Coxsone Dodd. The experimental pioneering of such producers within often-restricted technological parameters gave birth to dub, and is ...
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A slow and laid back instrumental roots reggae track. It features drums, bass, electric guitars, B3 organ, trombone, tenor sax, and trumpet. Great for background music for island, or vacation setting in the Caribbean, or any tropical setting. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Lay back and chill-out to some roots reggae. This instrumental track features drums, bass, electric guitars, and a horn section on the melody. Very repetitive, and steady. Great track for background music for ads for Jamaica or the islands. Also source music needing that authentic sound. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Classic instrumental reggae with a retro 70s vibe. Captures the relaxed, soulful vibe of classic Wailers, Bob Marley, Lee Perry and 70s reggae legends. Advertisements, films, travel programs, TV dramas games cartoons. Island cruise chillout party teens, Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Roots Reggae riddim with a catchy brass hook! Featuring an outlaw feel and sounds like a reggae show down. Great for cooking shows such as seen on the Tasty videos. Also great for indie, edgy films. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
TO DI WORLD is a heavyweight roots reggae instrumental that will leave a strong impact and take you through psychedelic journey. This track would be perfect for counter culture content such television or documentaries. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Grooving soulful looping reggae dub track. Very rhythmic with great lilting and bouncy guitar sounds and classic bassline. The dub delay on the guitar gives this track a spacey feel, while the organ and bassline help keep the groove. Atmospheric and earthy. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Slow and Chilled Reggae Sounds. 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 a sunny day! But with a touch of mystery. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Positive and relaxed Reggae song. A melodious subbass and joyfull chords invite to dance and celebrate. A good vibration comes out of your speakers and there is nothing to worry about. Good for commercials and image films with sunny atmosphere. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Minimalistc but heavy. This Reggae song is cycling through the musical universe. One lonely cowboy plays the melodica in the moon light. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Uplifting shuffled Reggae beat, highsnare with many rolls and a sportive bass/bassdrum combo. Animate to move the body. Good for commercials and lifestyle documentaries. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Straight groove with escalating chord changes and multiple echo effects. Step aside when the rasta driver pass. Good for driving. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Easy Reggae song with uplifting shuffle feeling. Nice Melodies and funky guitar riffs make you feel like you are on a live festival in summer. Fits all kind of sunny scenarios. Good for commercials. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Reggae roots track in spanish with real horns and seventies sort of bob marley and the wailers, peter tosh, lee scratch perry or burning spear sound. Male Vocals, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Recorded in the studio with pronounced live horns. This song is roots reggae with an authentic feel, it is great for festival scenes, parties, and multicultural events, Male Vocals, Reggae, Roots Reggae
This song is roots reggae with a smooth feel, great for the industrial, multicultural environments, struggle and success scenes, Male Vocals, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Downtempo Song about Dirty Money dodgy dealings underhanded sales and the black market. Features great female vocals dramatic echoing Saxophones and Brass. Dark sultry Reggae track with a dubby feel for cop series crime movie or documentary, urban low life, secrets. Has a smokin' hot guitar solo. Female Vocals, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Classic roots reggae from the 70's. Horns, reverby guitars, spooky organ and bluesy lead riffs. Lots of attitude. Kingston Jamaiica, Burning Spear vibe. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Reggae - This track has a mellow, happy feel. It has a sliding bass guitar, electric guitar, drums, electric piano and a horn section. This track would be a good fit for movies and television shows or commercials, that have a mellow, party time production. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Sunny reggae track with spirit of Jamaica and Caribbean breeze. Great for TV show about travel and beach rest. Also, good for advertising. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Reggae - This track has a mellow, cruising down to the islands feel. It has a crunchy guitar, fretless bass, drums, tinny piano and a wah lead guitar. This track would work well for movies and television shows or commercials, that have joyful and happy productions. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
A splash of reggae sunshine with deep bass line and horns that make this the traditional reggae sound of sunshine and good happy vibes. This will make you shake your booty with your cocktail in your hand. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Dreamy but lively Reggae song with energizing live-drums and atmospheric keyboard and guitar pad sounds. Arcane and mysterious mood. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Tribute to the famous computer Reggae style of the late 80ties. Pure digital rocking beat with heavy synthbass and some twinkling synthpads. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Light hearted Reggae song with rocking guitar and bassline. When the sun goes down, is this, what you hear on reggae festivals. Good for urban movie or commercial. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Easy Reggae song with punchy live-drums, playful bass, dreamy guitars and keyboards. Got a slight jazzy touch, fits to emotional scenes in movies. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Very relaxed and meditative Reggae vibration. Created by a few massive bass notes, mysterious guitar play and a shuffled beat with many breaks. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Atmospheric, slow-paced Reggae song with distinctive brass and guitar parts, hypnotic bassline and evocative effects. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Chilled and smooth Reggae jam. Atmospheric guitar, dry bass and mellow organ driven constantly by a hard hitted snare. Perfect for a lazy day on the beach. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Relaxed and calm Reggae song. Atmospheric pads and synth melodies riding on a heavy bassline. Fits big city and science-fiction scenarios. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Very danceable rocksteady Reggae song with 'Pulp fiction' feeling. Heavy grooving bass- and livedrum combination with distinctive organ and guitar melodies. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Deep Reggae song with a typical bass and dubby elements floating around in circles. Authentic recorded instruments for the original dub/roots feeling. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Meditative Reggae with funky drums, wah wah guitar and profound vocal piece. Take your timeout, lay back and let it flow. Good for scenes with impressive landscape or wide view. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Positive Reggae song with groovy but mellow organ with steppas beat. Very good for lovers, who like to dance romantic but not boring. Perfect for commercials. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
Bright dreamy Reggae song. The hybrid and straight drums are accompanied by exhilarated keyboard und guitar playing. Instrumental, Reggae, Roots Reggae
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