Artist profile

Gregory Isaacs

Gregory Isaacs was a reggae vocalist and songwriter known for his work in the roots and dancehall traditions. His recordings spanned several decades and contributed to reggae's development during the late twentieth century.

Sound profile

EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal

Gregory Isaacs is a restrained and a warm production — mostly instrumental artist.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 66–161 BPM with a median of 74 · predominantly major keys (0% minor) · most common key: 9B (G Major) with 2 tracks.

BPM spread
65–69
1
70–74
2
160–164
1
Key distribution

Tracks in catalog

4 total · sortable
Night Nurse
Night Nurse
Gregory Isaacs
739B
Caribbean
Cool Down The Pace
Cool Down The Pace
Gregory Isaacs
746B
Reggae / Dancehall / Dub
Slave Master
Slave Master
Gregory Isaacs
661B
Caribbean
Border
Border
Gregory Isaacs
1619B
Caribbean

Release volume by decade

2
1980s
2
1990s

Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

DJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with Gregory Isaacs’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around Gregory Isaacs and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.

Dennis Brown
100%
1 track in catalog · Caribbean · no artist page yet
Bunny Wailer
83%
Not in our catalog yet
Freddie McGregor
80%
1 track in catalog · Caribbean · no artist page yet
Israel Vibration
79%
Not in our catalog yet
Barrington Levy
78%
4 tracks in catalog · Caribbean
Wailing Souls
75%
Not in our catalog yet
CULTure
75%
1 track in catalog · Caribbean · no artist page yet
Black Uhuru
74%
1 track in catalog · Reggae · no artist page yet
Jacob Miller
74%
2 tracks in catalog · Reggae · no artist page yet
Steel Pulse
73%
2 tracks in catalog · Caribbean · no artist page yet
Peter Tosh
73%
1 track in catalog · Reggae / Dancehall / Dub · no artist page yet
Burning Spear
72%
Not in our catalog yet
John Holt
71%
2 tracks in catalog · Drum & Bass · no artist page yet
Sizzla
69%
8 tracks in catalog · Drum & Bass
The Mighty Diamonds
66%
Not in our catalog yet

FAQ

What BPM does Gregory Isaacs play at?

Gregory Isaacs's tracks in our catalog range from 66 to 161 BPM, with a median of 74 BPM. Across 4 tracks, the most common range falls in the 75–80 BPM bucket.

What key are Gregory Isaacs's tracks in?

Gregory Isaacs's tracks are mostly in major keys (0% minor across 4 tracks). The most common single key is 9B (G Major) with 2 tracks.

What artists mix well with Gregory Isaacs?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Gregory Isaacs pairs well with Dennis Brown, Bunny Wailer, Freddie McGregor. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was Gregory Isaacs most active?

Our catalog has Gregory Isaacs releases spanning 1982 to 1998, with the most tracks from the 1990s.

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