Top 10 Reggae Artistes of 2007 according to Billboard

Billboard Magazine, oft referred to as the music ‘Bible’, released its Top 10 reggae artistes of 2007. And, of course, there are a few surprises. But then again, should we really be surprised that a Hasidic Jew from Pennsylvania, USA, is the Billboard Reggae Artiste of the Year? (Apparently the decision is based on sales and downloads of the artistes’ music plus airplay in the US.)

In 2006, Matisyahu (the artiste) released an album, Youth, which was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Reggae Album category the same year. The fact that it didn’t win obviously had no negative effect on sales. Drawing on inspiration from reggae acts such as Luciano, Barrington Levy and Morgan Heritage, most of his songs are almost entirely in English with just a few words of Hebrew and Yiddish sprinkled in.

Billboard Top 10 Reggae Artistes

1. Matisyahu
2. Bob Marley
3. Stephen Marley
4. Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley
5. Sean Paul
6. Bob Marley & The Wailers
7. Collie Budz
8. Buju Banton
9. Notch
10. Beenie Man

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