Boogie Inna Babylon

From Studio One to Studio 54, the beat goes on. Throughout the late 1970s and 80s, reggae artists embraced the energy of disco, refashioning global hits with skanking guitars, dubbed-out basslines, and soulful vibes. These covers weren’t just copies but reinventions, soaking familiar grooves in sunshine and reverb.

Whether adding lovers rock romance to a Michael Jackson anthem or turning Donna Summer into a slow-burning rub-a-dub queen, reggae artists gave disco a new pulse—warmer, heavier, and distinctly Jamaican.

This one-hour mix highlights some of the best disco-to-reggae transformations, from classics like “That's the Way (I Like It)” to island-styled “Lady Marmalade.” These versions are playful, funky, and sometimes even deeper than the originals.

Let the sounds of late 70s grooves get you moving.

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PLAYLIST

1. Dennis Brown – Get High On Your Love

2. Chariot Riders – Do It Nice & Easy

3. Inner Circle – Everything Is Great

4. Carol Cool – Upside Down

5. Taggy Matcher – That's The Way (I Like It)

6. Rosemary Martins – Love to Love You Baby

7. The Dynamics – Miss You – Long Edit

8. Derrick Lara & Trinity – Don't Stop Til You Get Enough

9. Ruddy Thomas & Welton Irie – Shake Your Body Down To The Ground

10. Mato & Lady Gatica – Lady Marmalade

11. Taggy Matcher – Brick House – Disco Mix

12. Third World – Talk To Me

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