: popular music of Jamaican origin that combines native styles with elements of rock and soul music and is performed at moderate tempos with the accent on the offbeat
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Held at the chic Sofitel Hotel, this outdoor event promises a mix of Afrobeats, dancehall, reggae, Amapiano, and more, curated by Blaq Pages and friends.
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Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
Rounding out the multigenerational lineup are hip-hop legend Doug E. Fresh, Grammy-winning visionary Erykah Badu, reggae giant Buju Banton, rising star GloRilla, the legendary Isley Brothers, lyrical icon Nas, and soulful standout Summer Walker.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 May 2025
His band, which included former San Diego guitarist Jose Rios, played with spunk and well-calibrated precision whether delivering uptempo funk and hip-hop numbers, tender R&B love songs or slinky reggae grooves.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
He’s done a reggae album, a funk album, two gospel albums and even released an album on the blockchain.
—Christopher R. Weingarten, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
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Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
Rounding out the multigenerational lineup are hip-hop legend Doug E. Fresh, Grammy-winning visionary Erykah Badu, reggae giant Buju Banton, rising star GloRilla, the legendary Isley Brothers, lyrical icon Nas, and soulful standout Summer Walker.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 May 2025
His band, which included former San Diego guitarist Jose Rios, played with spunk and well-calibrated precision whether delivering uptempo funk and hip-hop numbers, tender R&B love songs or slinky reggae grooves.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
He’s done a reggae album, a funk album, two gospel albums and even released an album on the blockchain.
—Christopher R. Weingarten, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
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“Reggae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reggae. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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reggae
noun
reg·gae
ˈreg-(ˌ)ā 
ˈrāg-
: popular music of Jamaican origin that combines native styles with elements of U.S. Black popular music and is performed at moderate tempos with the accent on the offbeat
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