Reggae-Pop has its foundation in reggae, but the music is tempered with strong, melodic hooks, commercial production, and a crossover sensibility. Sometimes, reggae-pop is performed by pop bands seeking to diversify their sounds, but more often it's played by reggae artists with a fondness for pop. During the '70s, such diverse rockers as Eric Clapton and the Clash experimented with reggae, and the entire 2-Tone ska revival movement of the early '80s was closely aligned with reggae. Nevertheless, it wasn't until the '80s -- when artists like UB40, Eddy Grant, and Maxi Priest all established a place for it on the charts -- that reggae-pop became part of the mass consciousness. Reggae-pop first surfaced in the mid-'80s, and flourished toward the end of the decade, as those previously mentioned artists had crossover hits. During the '90s, the style remained strong, even if there weren't as many crossover hits as there were in the late '80s and early '90s.
Reggae-Pop Album Highlights
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The Greatest Hits of Snow
Snow -
Once Upon a Time: The Best of Delroy Wilson
Delroy Wilson -
A Collection
Maxi Priest -
Labour of Love
UB40 -
The Very Best of UB40 1980-2000 [US]
UB40 -
Ultimate Collection
Jimmy Cliff -
Ultimate Collection
Third World - Essential Eddy Grant
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The Best of Gregory Isaacs, Vols. 1-2
Gregory Isaacs -
The Best of Inner Circle: The Capitol Years 1976-1977
Inner Circle
