Jamaica is known for its jerked chicken, clear waters, and more specifically, reggae, which makes Jamaican culture recognized globally. However, despite its mainstream entertainment value today, reggae is not just music; however it is a way of life for some Jamaicans. It began as a political form of protest against colonial forces operating in the social context of Jamaican life. Musical ambassadors such as the Abyssinians, Burning Spear, Sir Jimmy Cliff, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer and Rita Marley, along with many others, can be credited with introducing reggae music to the world and giving it international recognition. Yet despite its popularity, many do not understand the cultural and political climate in which reggae was developed. Being a fan of music and culture, I have always been intrigued by the cultural, political and social contexts from which music emerged, as well as its evolution. Since its rise to international popularity in the 1960s, there has been a close association between reggae artists and Rastafari culture, a culture founded on the opposition of colonial ideologies (Alleyne 89). In Jamaica, the Rastafari were among the first on the island to look to Africa as a source of ancestry and identity; as a result of Marcus Garvey's campaign. Furthermore, they were also among the first to attack unjust social conditions using the musical art of reggae. Following the revolutionary spirit of the Maroons; groups of fugitive slaves who fought against British slavers in the early 18th century. The goal of the Rastafari was to distance themselves from the island's colonial ideologies. Tafari Makonnen, better known as Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, ...... in the center of the card ...... the context from which the original reggae protest songs originated. However this is nothing new. Hip-hop went through the same phase. The only difference is that new reggae hasn't strayed too far from its original purpose. You can come to this conclusion by comparing older artists like Alpha Blondie or Burning Spear with Chronixx and Kabaka. From then to today, reggae has remained consistently faithful to its original spirit. Like Haile Selassie of Rastaman, I have been praised everywhere. Reggae has proven to be a force to be reckoned with. With the pairing of Rastafarianism, reggae music has had its impact on the global community. Reggae is an example of using performance as a protest as a means to achieve goals. As long as there is a reggae artist who continues to honor “Reggae”, the music, culture and teachings will remain an uplifting tool..