Reggae
Everything published on Viyolens under Reggae — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Reggae Music for Newcomers: Where to Start
No scales, no history lesson required. Just three records, three things to notice, and a straightforward way into reggae for anyone starting from zero.
A Beginner's Guide to Rocksteady
Slow bass, offbeat chords and close harmony singing: here's what rocksteady actually is, broken down step by step for anyone hearing the word for the first time.
Rocksteady for Newcomers: Where to Start
You've probably heard rocksteady already without knowing its name. Here's the gentlest way in: five songs, a few myths cleared up, and no homework required.
A Beginner's Guide to Dancehall
Four ideas unlock almost everything else about this genre. Here's a gentle, jargon-light introduction to what dancehall actually is.
A Beginner's Guide to Reggae Music
The bass carries the tune, the guitar skips the beat, and the whole thing still somehow feels relaxed. Here's what reggae is and where it came from, in plain terms.
Rocksteady Subgenres, Explained
Two years wasn't long enough for an official family tree, but real rocksteady subgenres still emerge once you know what to listen for. Here's the honest map.
The History of Dancehall
Kingston backyards, competing speaker stacks, and a single 1985 track that changed everything. Here's how dancehall actually happened.
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Dancehall
Dancehall is a bass-driven Jamaican style built on rhythmic vocals, strong riddims and high-energy performance.
Reggae Music
Reggae music is built on groove, bass and spacious rhythm. Shop gear for warm low end, echo-rich production and live per...
Rocksteady
Rocksteady is a smooth Jamaican style linking ska to reggae with bass-led grooves and vocal harmony.
