Collection: Rocksteady

Rocksteady, a genre that emerged in Jamaica during the mid-1960s, serves as a crucial bridge between ska and reggae music. Characterized by its slower tempo and more soulful approach compared to its ska predecessor, rocksteady laid the groundwork for various reggae-influenced styles that followed. Its influence can be heard in roots reggae, early reggae, and traditional reggae, while also inspiring international offshoots like reggae en español, Italian reggae, and Japanese ska. The genre's impact extended to dancehall and dub, with old school dancehall and UK dub drawing from its rhythmic foundations. Rocksteady's legacy continues to resonate in modern reggae and contemporary riddim productions, while also maintaining a presence in ska-derived subgenres such as ska argentino and traditional ska revivals around the world.

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