Music from Jamaica continues to resonate far beyond its place of origin. In Asia—specifically in Seoul, South Korea—one figure carries that evolving spirit forward is none but SGSY. Through his work with the band Kingston Rudieska, he helps preserve the authenticity of ska, while his parallel project Komagens opens another dimension of expression—exploring reggae and dub through a lens that is both reflective and politically aware.

For SGSY, rocksteady serves as the aesthetic node that ties together the entire spectrum of Jamaican sound. Though historically brief, the genre’s intense legacy has shaped his musical identity at the deepest level. The song “You Plus Me” stands as a key milestone—not only as his first composition, but also as a moment of musical awakening inspired by the resonance of Sugar Minott.

From the bright energy of ska to the meditative depths of dub, SGSY speaks about 희로애락—the emotional cycle of joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure—woven through the intertwined histories of Korea and Jamaica.

To explore this sonic journey further, tune in to the curated selection “Riddim Takeovah: SGSY (Kingston Rudieska, Komagens, & Uheeska).”

1. Kingston Rudieska – You Plus Me
2. Kingston Rudieska – Their Own Legend
3. Dr. Ring Ding & Kingston Rudieska – Discover Of Life
4. The Skatalites – Dahil Sayo
5. Lord Tanamo with Skatalites – dash of sunshine
6. Hepcat – Daydreamin’
7. El Arca – Rompe Saraguey
8. Sugar Come Again ft. Jeon Sagngkyu – 변화란건
9. Komagens – Palja
10. Carlton & The Shoes – Never Give Your Heart Away
11. Komagens – Restless
12. Komagens – Palbok Dub
13. Tradition – Subaquatic Sewrves
14. Hugh Mundell – Walk With Jah
15. SGSY – Annyeong
16. Jungle Han, SGSY – Jungle Restless
17. SGSY, SQTTS – BACK!
18. Alton Ellis, ASPO – Reggae With You (Live)
19. Sugar Minott – My Love Is True
20. Sugar Minott – Good Thing Going