Reggae Riddim

In my opinion, some of the best beach music has reggae roots.  Whether you're road-tripping, sitting poolside, or beach bummin' it, the sunny tempo of these tracks set the mood for a relaxing summer day.

Something To Say - The Movement

"Something To Say" celebrates the idea of co-existence among people of all kinds - "You gotta feeling tonight, gotta be feeling alright/Coming together as one, whether it’s black or it’s white".  The Movement was originally formed in Columbia, South Carolina in 2004 by its two founding members, Josh Swain and Jordan Miller.  But it was in Philly, Pennsylvania that they picked up musicians Jay Schmidt and Gary Jackson, adding a rhythm section, and completing the band.  Their music provides a commingling of rock, reggae and hip-hop.

Love Is My Religion - Ziggy Marley

"Love Is My Religion" shares a similar ideology to The Movement's "Something To Say" (above).  In this song, Ziggy claims that love is what he believes in, first and foremost.  Ziggy is the oldest son of the great reggae icon, Bob Marley, and is a five-time Grammy-winning musician, actor, artist and humanitarian.  Among other philanthropies he's involved with, Ziggy also founded Unlimited Resources Giving Enlightenment (URGE), which works to help children across the world, especially in Jamaica and Africa.

Yah feelin' more, mon?  Check out this mix from 8tracks:

For you, Mr. Marley. from FacesinthePines on 8tracks.