VA - Funk the Reggae Beat (2026)

When funk music exploded onto the global pop scene in the late ‘60s, many of Jamaica's leading music-makers were inspired to incorporate elements of the exciting sound into their work. The result was the fascinating and compelling funky reggae style that proved immensely popular with record buyers on both sides of the Atlantic throughout the early ‘70s. Pioneers of the sound included such celebrated producers as Lee “Scratch” Perry and Lloyd Charmers, whose recordings are heavily represented on this irresistible collection. Collected here are some of the finest examples of the funky reggae, performed by some of reggae music’s most accomplished artists, from Ken Boothe and Lee Perry’s Upsetters to British-based acts, Greyhound and The Marvels.

Tracklist
1. Lloyd Charmers;The Hippy Boys - Look-Ka-Py-Py (aka Reggae a Bye Bye) (2:42)
2. The Megatons - Funk The Beat (Funky Football) (1:55)
3. The Upsetters - Popcorn (2:11)
4. The Pyramids - Geronimo (3:01)
5. Dave Barker;The Upsetters - Groove Me (4:25)
6. The Upsetters - Pick Folk Kinkiest (Bonus Track) (3:13)
7. Freddie Notes;The Rudies - Down On The Farm (3:42)
8. Carl Dawkins - Cloud Nine (3:06)
9. The studio sound - Give Me Some More (4:14)
10. Lee "Scratch" Perry;The Upsetters - Kill Them All (3:36)
11. Alton Ellis - It's Your Thing (2:58)
12. Dave Barker (as Dave Collins) - Shackatac (3:00)
13. U-Roy - OK Corral (2:48)
14. Lloyd Charmers - Shaft (4:36)
15. The Marvels - Rock Steady (3:11)
16. The Upsetters - Straight To The Head (4:19)
17. Greyhound - The Change (6:02)
18. Ken Boothe - Is It Because I'm Black (3:52)
19. Nicky Thomas - Soul Power (Album Version) (3:03)
20. Lee "Scratch" Perry;The Upsetters - Jungle Lion (3:25)
21. Bunny Scott - Kinky Fly (2:42)
22. The Jay Boys - Splendour Splash (3:04)
23. Zap Pow - Soul Revival (4:00)