Reggae rock is a fusion genre that combines elements of reggae and rock music to varying degrees.
Reggae rock often includes elements of the following rock subgenres: New Wave, punk rock, hardcore punk and soft rock. Reggae rock sometimes also draws from styles such as: hip hop, rap, ska and Ragga.
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