Growing up Quote by CJ Fly

Reggae was always playing at home in East Ham when I was growing up. Loud music would be coming from the bedroom, and downstairs…

— Kano

I grew up to the sound of live music in our Brooklyn household.

— Tony Visconti

The music that I represent and helped to create and establish was born in Jamaica.

— Jimmy Cliff

Sometimes I'm in Boston or Washington or Chicago and think I'm in Jamaica because I hear more reggae on the radio in these places…

— Rita Marley

I love Jamaica. It's where I was born and it's my home. So the energy and the good vibes are a natural extension of…

— Skip Marley

I have a huge appreciation for music in general, but my roots are country.

— Kelsea Ballerini

I'm a Canadian Jamaican. For me, I carry my Jamaican element into my music in my more recent releases.

— Kreesha Turner

I grew up in New York. We were all diversified, as far as music was concerned. I grew up liking just about everything. So…

— Don Alias

My parents are from Jamaica, and I love reggae music.

— Stephan James

I've been in Africa, America, moving around a lot. It's helped me to open up my mind. I was born in Jamaica; I've lived…

— Ziggy Marley

I come from an African Caribbean background. I've been influenced by a reggae church music style, contemporary gospel, and rock all fused together.

— Laura Mvula

Yeah, moving to Los Angeles definitely influenced my sound.

— Borns