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Apr 3, 2024 · What Is Reggaeton Music. Reggaeton is a blend of reggae, dancehall, and Latino music that originated in Panama back in the ’90s, and evolved further when it reached Puerto Rico. Its rise to popularity took its time, but now that it’s here, we can’t help but dance to its unique beats.
Mar 4, 2024 · Marcia Deans (contributed) Movie producer Marcia Deans, a native of Spanish Town, is set to make waves not only with her upcoming documentary, ‘For the Love of Reggae,’ but also with her groundbreaking strides in introducing cutting-edge technology to bolster the Jamaican film industry. Currently in Jamaica, Deans is actively promoting her ...
The origins and evolution of reggae music. Story by Mathew Burke • 1d. 1 / 27. 1. Rege-Rege. It is believed that the word “reggae” comes from a Jamaican slang term “rege-rege,” which ...
Jan 1, 2024 · Dancehall originated in the late 1970s in Kingston, Jamaica branching off from its parent genre, Reggae. Many people consider reggae and Dancehall to be the same but they are very different. Reggae has 4 main styles; roots, lover’s rock, dub, and dancehall. In this article we will explore Dancehall which is louder, faster paced, and it is ...
Jan 19, 2023 · In the 1990s, a new sub-genre of dancehall music called Ragga emerged, this was heavily influenced by hip-hop and electronic dance music. It had a fast tempo and lots of samples and drum machines. This new sound was a hit with the younger crowd. "Trap Dancehall". Now in recent years, we have trap-dancehall which is a mix of trap music and ...
Besides its sound, reggae music is frequently associated with the common themes in its lyrics. The earliest reggae lyrics spoke mostly of love, specifically romantic love between a man and a woman. But as the music and the musicians making it made their way into the 1970s, reggae started taking on a heavy Rastafarian influence. Now the love ...
3 Steps of the Evolution of Reggae: Step 2-Rock Steady -slowed down version of ska with more of a rock, rather than R&B feel (less horns) -developed in mid-1960s -strengthened backbeat; busy rhythmic activity; point of departure for reggae -"Rock Steady" by Alton Ellis (1966) -> this is the song that gave the genre its name
