The song copies the reggae sound from these areas and references many of the famous West Indian cricket players.

In addition, Mars states that growing up in Hawaii influenced his music, giving the songs a reggae sound.

The song features dancehall artist Sean Paul and a mixture of Spanish guitar and reggae sounds.

The zesty Caribbean cooking and piped-in reggae sound only add to the illusion.

The latter, written using backward string samples, also contains the band's traditional ska and reggae sounds.

The group strives for a fresh reggae sound while combining the influences of hip hop and 90s Alt Rock.

According the band, the record has a more prominent reggae sound than previous albums, as well as dubstep and bluegrass influences.

Rolling Stone stated: "Despite the track's laid-back reggae sound, the clip is quite emotionally heavy."

Manabe draws influence from reggae legend Bob Marley to build his own unique reggae sound.

While the performer's earliest work won praise for its skillful assimilation of rock, R&B, and reggae sounds, his records typically sol...