EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 53 MIN
Reggae Month : Rocksteady
from Reggae Uprising Podcast · host Danieal
Send us Fan Mail As February is Reggae Month we have decided to dedicate this weeks episode to a genre that without its existence, Reggae music just wouldn’t be the same. Yes we are talking about Rocksteady. Originating in Jamaica approximately 1966 as the dominant genre there for almost two years, following Ska and preceding Reggae; it typically played at 80 to 100 bpm, using upbeat guitar rhythms, prominent bass lines, focus on vocal harmonies with themes of love and social issues. Although its popularity was brief it lived on through Reggae music as a great influence and many of its artists transitioned from Rocksteady to Reggae. Featured artists in order of appearance include: THE UNIQUES - PEOPLE ROCKSTEADY PHYLLIS DILLON - DONT STAY AWAY KEN BOOTHE - THE ONE I LOVE THE TECHNIQUES - QUEEN MAJESTY TOMMY MCCOOK & THE SUPERSONICS - MICHELLE THE CARIBBEANS - BUTTERFLIES OWEN GREY - CATCH A FALLING STAR SLIM SMITH & THE UNQUES - BLESSED ARE THE MEEK GLEN ADAMS - HEY THERE LONELY GIRL DESMOND DEKKER & THE ACES - 007 CYNTHIA RICHARDS - FOREVER LESTER STERLING - WISE MEN OF ROCKSTEADY ALVA LEWIS - REVELATION LESTER STERLING - LESTER SKANK DON T LEE - LOVE PLEASE COME BACK LLOYD CLARKE - SUMMERTIME LEE SCRATCH PERRY - I AM THE UPSETTER THE UPSETTERS - RETURN OF DJANGO DESMOND DEKKER & THE ACES - IT MEK DANDY LIVINGSTONE - RUDY, A MESSAGE TO YOU Tell us your favourite or one that you think we should have included. Please also share any historical knowledge on the genre that we may be able to add to our archive in future episodes. Support the show Disclaimer : The views and opinions expressed are those of guests featured and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Reggae Uprising Podcast or its representatives. Reggae Uprising Podcast does not own any of the rights to any of the music or extracts featured. It is used only as a tool of education, upliftment and empowerment for and of people of Africa and its diaspora. Subscribe & Connect : www.danieal.live/podcast Official Merch : www.dgarms.com
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Send us Fan Mail As February is Reggae Month we have decided to dedicate this weeks episode to a genre that without its existence, Reggae music just wouldn’t be the same. Yes we are talking about Rocksteady. Originating in Jamaica approximately 1966 as the dominant genre there for almost two years, following Ska and preceding Reggae; it typically played at 80 to 100 bpm, using upbeat guitar rhythms, prominent bass lines, focus on vocal harmonies with themes of love and social issues. Although...
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