← Back to the dial
Sly & Robbie
📷 TimDuncan · CC BY-SA 3.0

▸ Artist · 1987–1987

Sly & Robbie

1 song in the crate.

🎧 Ask the DJ about Sly & Robbie

In memoriam — members we've lost

The Story

Formed1970OriginJamaicaGenrereggaeLabelIsland RecordsMembersSly Dunbar, Robert Shakespeare

Imagine the vibrant pulse of reggae music, where the heartbeat of the bass dances seamlessly with the rhythm of the drums. Enter Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, the dynamic Jamaican duo known as Sly & Robbie. Active since the 1970s, they’ve carved out a legendary niche as a powerhouse rhythm section and production team, lending their unmistakable sound to countless artists. Their work is a testament to the genre, with tracks like "Boops (Here to Go)" showcasing their innovative flair. With roots deep in the reggae scene, these two have woven their magic into the fabric of music, creating unforgettable grooves that resonate with fans old and new. In a world where rhythm reigns supreme, Sly & Robbie are the heartbeat of reggae, forever echoing through the ages.

By The Liner Notes · facts via Wikidata & Wikipedia.

Facts via Wikidata (CC0).

🎟️ Admit One

Ticket Trail

Find the setlist. Save the memory.

No.
8787

Trying to remember what they played when you saw Sly & Robbie back in the day? Jump to Setlist.fm to search real historical setlists, then come back and save the memory.

Search historical setlists on Setlist.fm.

Were you there?

Setlist searches open on Setlist.fm. G33Z3R does not host or verify external setlist data.

🛍️ Get the Sly & Robbie merch

Affiliate links: as an Amazon Associate and an 80sTees affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Details

Boops (Here to Go)
Sly & Robbie
1987

📼 Sly & Robbie by decade

📺 Heard on these vibes

📀 More like Sly & Robbie

Songs from the same scenes, sound, and era — by other artists.

A Message to You Rudy
The Specials
1979
Don't Turn Around
Aswad
1988
Sponji Reggae
Black Uhuru
1981
Buffalo Soldier
Bob Marley & The Wailers
1983
Redemption Song
Bob Marley & The Wailers
1980
Cool Runnings
Bunny Wailer
1981
Wa-Do-Dem
Eek-A-Mouse
1981
Night Nurse
Gregory Isaacs
1982

What does Sly & Robbie remind you of?

The drive, the dance, the heartbreak, the summer. Add a memory of Sly & Robbie.

💭 No rules — but if you’re stuck: what was on TV · what you were eating · the movie it brings back · who you were with

💜 Memories are kept forever — they live on this artist’s wall. You can delete yours anytime.

Community Memories