Where to Start with rocksteady

music genre that originated in Jamaica around 1966

48 artists

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rocksteady Artists

About rocksteady

What is rocksteady?

music genre that originated in Jamaica around 1966

Where should I start with rocksteady?

Start with "Peace Is the Mission" by Major Lazer. It captures what makes rocksteady worth exploring.

What are the best rocksteady albums?

The rocksteady albums worth hearing first: "Peace Is the Mission" by Major Lazer, "Guns Don't Kill People... Lazers Do" by Major Lazer, "Know No Better" by Major Lazer, "Time Boom X De Devil Dead" by Lee "Scratch" Perry and "Mystic Man" by Peter Tosh.

How many rocksteady artists are there?

northsound.fm covers 48 rocksteady artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.