Reggae Music In Mainstream Music

“Likkle but wi tallawah” (Translation: we’re a small island yet so many great things are produced here!), is one phrase that perfectly describes Jamaica and the impact it has had on the World. Home to the fastest man in the World, delicious jerk cuisine and the best coffee in the World, our influence knows no bounds and Reggae Music is another example of this achievement.

For Reggae Month this year, we highlight our far-reaching influence and the precious gift we’ve given to the World: Reggae Music in all its forms, which include Ragga, Reggaeton and Dancehall. Some of the World’s biggest Pop, Hip Hop and R & B artistes have all sampled its distinct melodies and tune to produce Chart-topping, hits after hits. Even Mega companies have taken advantage of its lovable, now universal sound in their marketing strategies.

Oh, did we mention that Reggae Music is now listed as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage? A global cultural treasure… Reggae. Did. That! Yet without this badge of honor, we would still be skanking and rocking away to its beat and rhythm.

Some Reggae-flavored pop songs in 2018 :

* French Montana - Unforgettable ft. Swae Lee
* HoodCelebrityy - Walking Trophy
* Hood Celebrityy "Island Girls" Feat. Cardi B, Josh X & Young Chow (WSHH Exclusive)
* Te Bote Remix - Casper, Nio García, Darell, Nicky Jam, Bad Bunny, Ozuna | Video Official
* Ozuna - La Modelo Ft Cardi B ( Video Official )
* Konshens - Turn Around (Official Audio)

In 2018, female artists took center stage in dancehall/Caribbean music. A diverse group of female artists are challenging and expanding the limiting view of femininity in this genre. One of the most popular songs in NYC right now is “Walking Trophy” by the Jamaican-born, Bronx-raised HoodCelebrityy.

* Genius Verified: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGK7uCldJ3o

HoodCelebrityy "Walking Trophy" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

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Bronx by way of Portmore, Jamaica singer Hoodcelebrityy has been making a name for herself by blending reggae and hip-hop. She released the hit dancehall single “Walking Trophy” after guesting on Cardi B’s mixtape cut “Back It Up” and the remix of French Montana’s “Famous” in 2017. Produced by JKlassik and Track Starr, the song ..

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gSu12JpKP8

HoodCelebrityy - Walking Trophy www.youtube.com "Walking Trophy" available at http://smarturl.it/WalkingTrophy Directed by Sam Lecca HoodCelebrityy online: https://twitter.com/hoodcelebrityy https://www.instagram.com/hoodcelebrityy https://soundcloud.com/hoodcelebrityy https://www.facebook.com/Hoodcelebrity/ https://hoodcelebrityy.com (C) 2018 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

In 2018 Bad Bunny emerged as the most influential Reggaeton artist teaming up with Global-Local Drake.

https://youtu.be/OSUxrSe5GbI

Bad Bunny feat. Drake - Mia ( Video Oficial )

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One of the most talked-about artists at South by Southwest conference in March 2018 was Bad Gyal, a blonde 21-year-old from Barcelona who cultivated a broad following with contextualized Jamaican sounds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qUEEDZDfgs

BAD GYAL - Candela

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Music video by Bad Gyal performing Candela directed by Manson and produced by CANADA © 2018 PURE RECORDS & CANADA Editorial Produced by Dubbel Dutch Mixed by El Guincho Mastered by Vlado Meller Download and stream the single below: iTunes: https://goo.gl/GQXWDD Stream on Spotify & Add to your playlist: https://goo.gl/gfuYww Follow Bad Gyal ...

British-Jamaican rapper Stefflon Don incorporates dancehall-inspired flows in her music as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNdLFbEZC2Y

Stefflon Don, French Montana - Hurtin' Me (Official Music Video)

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Stefflon Don – Hurtin’ Me (feat. French Montana). BUY/STREAM: https://StefflonDon.lnk.to/HurtinMeID Directed by Luke Biggins and Stefflon Don Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefflondon Facebook: http://facebook.com/stefflondon.official Twitter: https://twitter.com/stefflondon Music video by Stefflon Don, French Montana performing ...

According to Spice, popular Jamaican female artist are the ones who are able to travel and have a better chance of taking their music globally.
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SPICE - GUM [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

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Reggae Music in Mainstream Music

The Jamaican influence on music is still rising and the sheer number of a-list artists below who've used reggae/dancehall elements in their songs, including elements like interpolations and samples, speaks for itself. In many ways, Reggae pop is mainstream.

* Rihanna

* Nicki Minaj

* HoodCelebrityy

* Drake

* Ed Sheeran

* Justin Bieber

* Sia

* Beyonce

* Shawn Mendes

* Kanye West

* JAY-Z

* PARTYNEXTDOOR

* Roy Woods

* Tory Lanez

* Major Lazer

* Diplo

* DJ Snake

* Labyrinth

* REGGAETON!!!!!!