Jamaica is known for its dried chicken, its clear waters, and especially for Reggae, which makes Jamaican culture famous worldwide. However, despite its mainstream entertainment value today, reggae is not just music; however, it is a way of life for some Jamaicans. It was originally a political form of protest against colonial forces operating within the social context of Jamaican life. Musical ambassadors like 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 a international recognition. Yet despite its popularity, many people do not understand the cultural and political climate in which reggae developed. As both 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 began in the 1960s, there has been a close association between reggae artists and Rastafari culture, a culture founded on opposition to colonial ideologies (Alleyne 89). In Jamaica, Rastafari were among the first on the island to look to Africa as a source of ancestry and identity; following Marcus Garvey's campaign. Additionally, they were also among the first to tackle unjust social conditions using the musical art form of reggae. Following the revolutionary spirit of the Maroons; groups of escaped slaves who fought against British slavers in the early 18th century. The Rastafari's goal was to distance themselves from the island's colonial ideologies. Tafari Makonnen, better known as Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, ...... middle of article ...... the context where the original reggae protest songs came from. But 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 goal. We can make this determination by comparing older artists like Alpha Blondie or Burning Spear to Chronixx and Kabaka. From then until today, reggae has remained true to its original spirit. Much like Rastaman's Haile Selassie, I was praised throughout. Reggae has proven itself to be a force to be reckoned with. With the association of Rastafarianism, reggae music has made an impact on the global community. Reggae is an example of using performance as a means of protest 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..