Various Artists – Funk The Reggae Beat Trojan Records

Description

Inspired by the rise of funk in the late 60s, Jamaican producers began folding its rhythms into reggae, shaping a hybrid style that quickly found an audience on both sides of the Atlantic. This collection focuses on that fertile period, bringing together key recordings from leading figures including Lee Scratch Perry and Lloyd Charmers. Across the set, standout cuts from artists such as Ken Boothe, The Upsetters, Greyhound, and The Marvels highlight the crossover appeal of funky reggae – tight rhythms, sharp grooves and a clear link between Kingston and the wider pop landscape. A concise overview of a short-lived but influential strain of reggae.