Another form of music popular in California is Rasta. Rasta incorporates many different types of music, but the kind I mostly listen to is a combination of rock and reggae and has come about a bit more recently. Many Rasta bands originated in Southern California, but it is equally popular in the Northern parts. Outside of California, many people have no idea what Rasta is. But I have yet to meet a person who says they don’t like it.
Like reggae, Rasta is more of chill-type music. Rather than getting you pumped up or ready to dance, it prepares you for a relaxed day with nothing stressing you out. So here are some tunes to get you through your day:
These are a few of my personal favorite Rasta songs. I did mix in some straight reggae in there with the songs of Bob Marley, but Rasta is heavily influenced by reggae so it works well. Also, some bands like The Expendables and Pepper lean more towards the rock side, while Slightly Stoopid sounds a little more alternative. However, they all have that chill vibe that makes Rasta music so popular.
Sacrifice – The Expendables
Green to Black – Rebelution
Collie Man – Slightly Stoopid
Come Around – Collie Buddz
Listening to the above songs are a must as they are perfect examples of different expressions of Rasta.
Rebelution is definitely considered one of the pioneers of this kind of newer Rasta music. Created in Santa Barbara, California by five guys, they busted through the music scene in 2007 with their first album Courage to Grow. Their sound was unique and memorable and their fan base quickly grew in California.
The Expendables is another popular band that originated in Santa Cruz, California. They are a bit older than Rebelution, with the four members coming together in 1997. Their most popular album was Getting’ Filty, containing has the song “Sacrifice,” which was featured on the game Guitar Hero World Tour.
My favorite band on here is Slightly Stoopid. They were formed in 1995 out of Ocean Beach, California. They sound like a combination of Sublime and Rebelution, always incorporating that laid back sound that makes Rasta music so great.
I was first introduced to Rasta in high school and have been listening to it ever since. It’s not really a mainstream genre of music as few bands have mastered the unique sound, but that’s actually one of the things I like about it. Not very many people listen to it so it allows me to spread the music, which is one thing I love doing.
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