* R&B: Reggae also draws from R&B for its smooth vocal melodies, harmonies, and use of electric instruments.
* Ska: Reggae originated from ska, a Jamaican genre known for its uptempo beat and emphasis on the off-beat.
* Rocksteady: Rocksteady, another precursor to reggae, contributed its slower tempo, more relaxed rhythms, and focus on basslines.
* Afrobeat: Reggae shares common traits with Afrobeat, such as polyrhythms, call-and-response vocals, and the use of traditional African instruments and rhythms.