Jamaican songs to play on a road trip

So are you planning a road trip across Jamaica?

Before you even pull out of the driveway, make sure your playlist is ready to carry the journey.

Set the scene.

Music in Jamaica isn’t just background noise.

It’s part of the experience.

It sets the tone, tells our stories, and makes every mile feel meaningful.

From the hills of St. Andrew to the coastline of Portland and Westmoreland, the right tracks will turn your drive into a full-blown memory.

This is your Jamaican road trip playlist to keep the journey interesting.

Soulful Reggae to set the mood

You can’t start a Jamaican playlist without Bob Marley.

Add “One Love,” “Three Little Birds,” and “Redemption Song” to bring that easygoing energy.

Then skip to a few Peter Tosh and Jimmy Cliff songs for a powerful, roosty feeling.

Dancehall to keep you awake

Turn things up with Dancehall songs.

Start with the early 90s and 2000s, such as Shaggy’s “Boombastic,” Beenie Man’s “Who Am I,” and Sean Paul’s “Get Busy”.

Then you can add Ding Dong's "Holiday" and "Bounce" to keep the energy flowing.

Dancehall keeps you energized as you hit those winding coastal roads.

Mix in soca

Yes, we love Reggae, but soca "mash up di place" too!

Throw in Kes’ “Savannah Grass” or Machel Montano’s “Like Ah Boss” for more high-energy.

Switch to local radio

Yes, you have Spotify, so you can completely ignore the local radio, but if you choose to pause your Spotify playlist, you'll find some great music sessions on local radio stations such as Irie FM or ZIP 103.

Some of the best tracks are the ones you didn’t plan for.

You may also get some great song suggestions to add to your Spotify playlist.

Now the question is, which song will start your Jamaican road trip?