: popular music of Jamaican origin that combines native styles with elements of rock and soul music and is performed at moderate tempos with the accent on the offbeat
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The club was reportedly hosting a reggae/hip-hop event from 10:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m., according to the Associated Press.
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Rachel Wolf , Madeleine Rivera, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
The club, Vermont Hollywood, was hosting a reggae/hip hop event from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., according to its online calendar.
—Damian Dovarganes, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2025
Vermont Hollywood, the nightclub where the incident occurred, was hosting a reggae/hip hop event from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., according to its online calendar, AP reported.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
From its rhythmic sounds — dancehall, kizomba, Afrobeats and reggae — to its Dutch colonial architecture and stunning ocean views, the island serves as a constant reminder of his formative years and the cultural influences that continue to inspire his music.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 7 July 2025
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Rachel Wolf , Madeleine Rivera, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
The club, Vermont Hollywood, was hosting a reggae/hip hop event from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., according to its online calendar.
—Damian Dovarganes, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2025
Vermont Hollywood, the nightclub where the incident occurred, was hosting a reggae/hip hop event from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., according to its online calendar, AP reported.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
From its rhythmic sounds — dancehall, kizomba, Afrobeats and reggae — to its Dutch colonial architecture and stunning ocean views, the island serves as a constant reminder of his formative years and the cultural influences that continue to inspire his music.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 7 July 2025
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“Reggae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reggae. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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reggae
noun
reg·gae
ˈreg-(ˌ)ā 
ˈrāg-
: popular music of Jamaican origin that combines native styles with elements of U.S. Black popular music and is performed at moderate tempos with the accent on the offbeat
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