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Slightly Stoopid |
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Down To Tha Last Roach (Live) |
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Reggae |
More-than-slightly-stupid rap track is lyrically void and totally burnt out in the inspiration department. Unfettered rock/reggae instrumentation lays a simple sonic bed for a lead rap that is the audio equivalent to rancid bongwater.
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The Barefoot Man |
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Big Panty Woman |
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Reggae |
Drunken tourists, unite! Your barefoot savior has arrived -- and he makes Weird Al look like Einstein. Sure it’s a novelty song by a novelty act. But it’s still awful.
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Mystic Roots |
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Pass the Marijuana |
PlayJ |
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Reggae |
Ode to herb is a ready-made rap/reggae anthem for hippies-in-training. Lead guitarist burns the brightest in this musical bowl.
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Gato Negro |
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Ease Your Mind |
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Reggae |
Reggae fans on the quest for intriguing new music need not cross this cat’s monotonous path. Though intended to “Ease Your Mind” this track will only dull your senses.
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Herbal Love |
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Natural Girl |
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Reggae |
Ska-laced reggae instrumental produces a chill dub vibe that will keep you buzzing long after the last note plays out.
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Bob Marley |
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Destiny |
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Reggae |
Holy Smokes! This vintage Bob Marley recording from waaaaaaaay back is valuable for its historic significance in tracing the roots of reggae and ska, but musically it's too brassy, bizarre, and cartoon-ish to merit repeated listens. Only purists and the most hardcore fans need apply.
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Yami Bolo |
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You've Got a Friend In Me |
LiquidAudio |
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Reggae |
You may have a friend in this track from the compilation Reggae For Kids, but if it's Jah you're looking for, he ain't here. The kids liked it the first time around, though, and this island-ized cover is so close to the original that they'll surely like it again. ...But you won't.
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Bob Marley |
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Rock Sweet Rock |
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Reggae |
This wobbly demo from Bob Marley's early years reveals the unformed artist as an unspoiled diamond-in-the-rough. This is ska with a '50s doo-wop flair; a real treasure.
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Shaggy |
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Mr. Lover Lover (Live) |
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Reggae |
Shaggy wisely samples a slice of Marvin Gaye's irresistible charm to dupe you into thinking he's got something worthwhile of his own to offer here. Sorry, Shags, the melody from "Let's Get It On" is the only thing to love about this one-note wonder.
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Lucky Dube |
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Rolling Stone (Live) |
WinMedia |
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Reggae |
South African reggae artist delivers a slick slice of Tosh-influenced melody. Clocking in at more than eight minutes, the loping vibe will appeal mostly to hardcore fans.
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