About Ragga
Ragga is a music genre that emerged in Jamaica in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of reggae and dancehall.
Well-known performers associated with it include Dr. Alban.
Ragga has given rise to 2 subgenres on this site, such as Ragga jungle and Ragga hip hop.
From Wikipedia
Raggamuffin music (or simply ragga) is a subgenre of dancehall and reggae music. The instrumentals primarily consist of electronic music with heavy use of sampling.
Wayne Smith's "Under Mi Sleng Teng", produced by King Jammy in 1985 on a Casio MT-40 synthesizer, is a seminal ragga song. "Sleng Teng" boosted Jammy's popularity immensely, and other producers quickly released their own versions of the riddim, accompanied by dozens of different vocalists.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Ragga.
Key artists
- Dr. Alban
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Ragga?
Ragga is a music genre that emerged in Jamaica in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of reggae and dancehall.
Where and when did Ragga originate?
Ragga originated in Jamaica in the 1980s.
Who are famous Ragga artists?
Dr. Alban.