Community Quote by Kreesha Turner

Jamaica is so musical, diverse and so extreme, from people singing in the streets to dancing.

— Kreesha Turner

Jamaica's probably the most dominant island as far as influence goes, as far as music and dancing and culture.

— Joey Badass

There are some popular artists - you would say they run Jamaica, like their songs are played everywhere in Jamaica, because everyone there is…

— Koffee

Jamaican music can be aggressive, soulful, smooth and exciting all at once - just like hip-hop. At the same time, there's nothing like Jamaica…

— Nas

Reggae music is consistently influencing the world.

— Cedella Marley

…the popular music of Jamaica, the music of the people, is an essentially experiential music, not merely in the sense that the people experience…

— Linton Kwesi Johnson

The U.K. is one of the places that has always been an advocate of my music and I spend a lot of time touring…

— Damian Marley

In Jamaica, them always have throwback riddims, recycled old beats, and the hardcore reggae scene is always present. You have faster stuff like the…

— Damian Marley

Internationally, reggae and dancehall both are recognized as reggae. For us Jamaicans, we understand that there's a difference. It would be good to see…

— Koffee

Jamaica is more than just the 'brand' the world recognizes so well; it's a place of pride for the people who live here, its…

— Portia Simpson-Miller

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

— Stephan James

In Jamaica, them always have throwback riddims, recycled old beats, and the hardcore reggae scene is always present. You have faster stuff like the…

— Damian Marley