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Reggae punk

Reggae punk is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of post-punk and reggae rock. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Reggae punk

Reggae punk is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of post-punk and reggae rock.

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Reggae punk (also known as punk reggae) is a genre of music originating in England in the late-1970s. It is characterized by a fusion of reggae music with punk rock. The genre originated amongst punk rock artists who mixed in reggae (and sometimes lovers rock) elements into their punk rock sound. The most notable band to do this was the Clash, having done so on many records. They even covered reggae songs such as Toots and the Maytals' "Pressure Drop", released as the B-side to "English Civil War", both from 1978's Give 'Em Enough Rope. Bob Marley also gave a nod to this genre by writing and recording "Punky Reggae Party" in 1977.

As the 1980s dawned, the genre would infuse itself into other Jamaican inspired genres, such as two-tone and ska punk.

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What is Reggae punk?

Reggae punk is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of post-punk and reggae rock.

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