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Reggae’s Birthbeat… “Do the Reggay,” and feel the love… The very first pulse….
1968, a Kingston street
Toots and the Maytals laid the beat
One word changed the dancing feet
“Do the Reggay,” history repeats
Roots and culture, rasta pride (pride... pride...)
History, tradition — worldwide (worldwide... wide...)
Skankin’ rhythm, soul collide (collide... ide...)
“Do the Reggay,” take that ride (ride... ide...)
From ska to rocksteady’s sway
Roots deep in Rasta’s way
Culture rise, Babylon decay
“Do the Reggay,” we still play
Roots and culture, rasta pride (pride... pride...)
History, tradition — worldwide (worldwide... wide...)
Skankin’ rhythm, soul collide (collide... ide...)
“Do the Reggay,” take that ride (ride... ide...)
Heartbeat strong, tradition sound
Toots’ voice shook the underground
Rhythm and spirit found
“Do the Reggay,” roots profound
Roots and culture, rasta pride (pride... pride...)
History, tradition — worldwide
Skankin’ rhythm, soul collide (collide... ide...)
“Do the Reggay,” take that ride
Listen, my friend: in 1968, Toots and the Maytals gave the world a new beat, a new word — “reggay.”
That’s how reggae was born — a rhythm from the streets of Kingston that carried Rasta spirit and resistance.
From ska to rocksteady, reggae grew roots deep in the soil of history.
So when you hear that beat, remember: it’s not just music — it’s culture, tradition, and the heartbeat of a people.
“Do the Reggay,” and feel the love.