Reggae music often explores themes of love and unity, political and social issues, and Rastafarianism.

Bob Marley is known for his songs about love and unity, such as "One Love" and "Redemption Song".

Peter Tosh is known for his songs about political and social issues, such as "Legalize It" and "Equal Rights".

Bunny Wailer is known for his songs about Rastafarianism, such as "Blackheart Man" and "Rastaman Chant".

In Rastafarianism, Babylon is the term used to refer to the African diaspora.

In Rastafarianism, Zion is the term used to refer to the promised land.

In Rastafarianism, Jah is the term used to refer to God.

Burning Spear is known for his songs about environmental issues, such as "The World Is Burning" and "Man in the Hills".

Culture is known for his songs about African liberation, such as "Two Sevens Clash" and "Natty Dread Taking Over".

Steel Pulse is known for his songs about social justice, such as "Ku Klux Klan" and "Soldiers Who Don't Come Home".

Lucky Dube is known for his songs about the struggles of the working class, such as "Slave" and "Prisoner".

Gregory Isaacs is known for his songs about love and relationships, such as "Night Nurse" and "If I Don't Have You".

Israel Vibration is known for his songs about spirituality, such as "The Same Song" and "Red Eyes".

Third World is known for his songs about cultural identity, such as "96 Degrees in the Shade" and "Try Jah Love".