“ReggaeEDM is for real. It’s not nostalgia. It’s a modern sound with history, heart, and purpose.”
— Damian Pinto, The Voice of EDM
History of ReggaeEDM
ReggaeEDM is a genre-blending fusion of culture, rhythm, and innovation, where the deep, bass-heavy grooves of reggae collide with the pulse and energy of electronic dance music.
Emerging from the experimental roots of Jamaican sound system culture and the 1990s Jungle movement, the term ReggaeEDM was coined in 1998 by Miami-based artist Kēvens at the Zen Music Festival to define his signature sound: a spiritually driven blend of jungle, drum and bass, and reggae. Since then, ReggaeEDM has gained global momentum, crossing cultural lines with hits like Kēvens’ “Legal Dreamers” and drawing in genre-pushing acts like Major Lazer, Thievery Corporation, Adrian Sherwood, Asian Dub Foundation, and Skrillex. ReggaeEDM unites diverse audiences with the meditative soul of reggae and the high-voltage energy of the dance floor.
ReggaeEDM pioneer, Kēvens, in Seoul Olympic Stadium performing at Ultra Korea
Diplo and Walshy Fire of Major Lazer performing at Flow Festival in Helsinki
Influencers and Pioneers
Kēvens
Major Lazer
Thievery Corporation
Adrian Sherwood
Skrilliex
Ondubground
Skool of Thought
Congo Natty
Mungo's Hi Fi
The Toughers
Atlantic Connection
Laroz
Zingara
Tippa Irie
Clipz
LTJ Bukem
Goldie
Photek
Rudimental
Asher Senator
Upcoming Events
Reggae & EDM Festivals
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Boomtown Fair
August 7-10, 2025
Boomtown is a parallel world where uniquely themed districts come alive. With 12 main stages and one epic line up in Winchester, UK.
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Reggae on the River
August 1-3, 2025
Reggae on the River is an epic annual reggae festival in Humboldt County, California. Mostly Jamaican roots reggae, not the Cali weaggae.
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Dreambeach
August 7-10, 2025
For five nights inPalomares Beach in Villaricos, Spain, Dreambeach hosts a massive lineup of the biggest EDM, techno, trance, and dubstep artists. -
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Reggae Sumfest
July 14-20, 2025
Reggae Sumfest is the largest music festival in Jamaica and the Caribbean, taking place each year in mid-July in Montego Bay.
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Rototom Sunsplash
August 16-23, 2025
Rototom Sunsplash is a large European reggae festival attracts thousands of fans from all over the world, thanks to a cultural and musical program that lasts for up to ten days.
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Ultra Europe
July 11-13, 2025
Ultra Europe - a 3 day event boasting the world's top EDM DJ's with unparalleled stage designs and top tier production. -
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Tomorrowland
July 18-20, 2025
2025 Tomorrowland is an EDM festival held in Bloom, Belgium. The festival’s brand-new theme ‘Orbyz’, set in a magical universe made entirely out of ice.
Contact Us
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ReggaeEDM was born from collaboration, experimentation, and shared roots, and we want this site to reflect that.
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