The music of Jamaica includes Jamaican folk music and many popular genres, such as mento, ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub music, dancehall, reggae fusion and related styles.
Reggae is especially popular through the international fame of Bob Marley. Jamaican music's influence on music styles in other countries includes the practice of toasting, which was brought to New York City and evolved into rapping. British genres such as Lovers rock, jungle music and grime are also influenced by Jamaican music.
MENTO
Take Her to Jamaica: Lord Messam (1952)
SKA
Jamaica Ska: Byron Lee & the Dragonaires (1964)
ROCKSTEADY
My Jamaican Girl: The Gaylads (1971)
REGGAE
One Love: Bob Marley (1977)
DANCEHALL
Fling Yuh Shoulder: Ding Dong (2017)