lovers rock
what it is
Lovers rock is a style of reggae music noted for its romantic sound and content. While love songs had been an important part of reggae since the late 1960s, the style was given a greater focus and a name in London in the mid 1970s.
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questions
What is lovers rock?
Lovers rock is a style of reggae music noted for its romantic sound and content. While love songs had been an important part of reggae since the late 1960s, the style was given a greater focus and a name in London in the mid 1970s.
What are good lovers rock albums to start with?
Try Night Nurse by Gregory Isaacs, Good Thing Going by Sugar Minott, Black with Sugar by Kofi, and On Bond Street by Bitty McLean.
Who are some women making lovers rock?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/lovers-rock/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making lovers rock, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20