Archival releases from Bob Marley, Yabby You and Peter Tosh offered a treasure trove for fans of classic reggae in 2015, while long-running 2-Tone band the Selecter dropped some ska in the mix and Gov't Mule delivered a live set featuring the legendary Toots Hibbert.
The Aussie reggae project dedicates an album to King Tubby and captures the legendary dub producer's love of groove.
Bob Marley / Bob Marley & the Wailers
The Universal Music Group's archival Marley series kicks off with this excellent live release.
First album in 41 years from the UK R&B/jazz/reggae group's original lineup is laid back but committed and full of great playing.
The rapper, producer, and songwriter combines new styles, beats, and sonic approaches in his futuristic brand of reggaeton.
This punky New Year's Eve reggae party was recorded at the Beacon Theater in 2006 with legend Toots Hibbert fronting the band.
The veteran reggae singer offers a rich and varied effort, including a cover of John Legend's "All of Me."
Diplo's wild project offers a surprising and slow effort where the highlights are primarily ballads.
The Jamaican singer surrounds his "Cheerleader" hit with pleasing smooth reggae and light soca songs.
Multifaceted compilation focusing on early collaborations between legendary reggae songwriter and Lee Perry's unstoppable studio band.
Members of the Specials and Madness join the former Bodysnatchers vocalist in this loving tribute to the short-lived ska band.
Uptempo doesn't mean unaware as the West Coast reggae group blends positivity and politics on this excellent album.
Pauline Black and "Gaps" Hendrickson front this edition of the noted ska band on an album steeped in classic Jamaican sounds.
Various Artists
Sherwood at the Controls, Vol. 1: 1979-1984
This fertile, essential comp picks not only rare tracks issued by On U, but includes productions for artists on other labels as well.
Xavier Rudd / Xavier Rudd & the United Nations
With an international nonet, the Australian songwriter deals out a killer mix of Aboriginal reggae, mixed by Errol Brown.
Dread Prophecy: The Strange and Wonderful Story of Yabby You
The obscure roots reggae vocalist and producer is compiled on three discs, two filled with classic material and one with unreleased treasures.