In short
The artists most similar to Jimmy Riley are The Upsetters, Gregory Isaacs, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Ken Boothe and Alton Ellis, from the same reggae, rocksteady and ska circle.
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Jimmy Riley?
The artists most similar to Jimmy Riley are The Upsetters, Gregory Isaacs, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Ken Boothe and Alton Ellis, from the same reggae, rocksteady and ska circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Jimmy Riley?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Lee “Scratch” Perry and Max Romeo have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Jimmy Riley" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Jimmy Riley?
Jimmy Riley is usually associated with reggae, rocksteady and ska (artist · JM · born 1954), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.