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John Brown's Body
John Brown's Body is an American eight-piece reggae and dub band with origins in Ithaca, New York, and Boston, Massachusetts. With a two-decade-long tenure, they have been recognized for their intricate fusion of vocals, percussion, keyboard, bass, guitar and a three-piece horn section. John Brown's Body, also known as JBB, has been credited with contributing to the development of the "contemporary American reggae scene", as stated by Rudeboy Reggae. Formed in the mid-1990s in Ithaca, New York, John Brown's Body was among a select few U.S. reggae bands to embark on national tours. Over the years, JBB has played a significant role in shaping the identity of "American reggae." Their music is rooted in traditional reggae vibes but also incorporates elements from various genres. Unlike many American reggae bands, which often focus on conventional reggae themes such as religion and marijuana, JBB adopts an indie band approach, crafting songs that utilize reggae influences to convey their own unique experiences. This distinctive approach has garnered widespread appeal. The group's 2008 album, Amplify, reached the #1 spot on the Billboard Reggae Chart. From Wikipedia (

Songs

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Give Yourself Over
John Brown's Body
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Double Down
Elliot Martin
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Plantation
John Brown's Body
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Blazing Love
John Brown's Body
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Fire Is Burning
Justin Hinds w/John Brown's Body

Albums

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Fireflies

2016
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This Day

2005
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Live at The Grassroots

2002
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Kings & Queens

2013
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Pressure Points

2005
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Kings and Queens in Dub

2015
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Re-Amplify

2009
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Among Them

1999
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Amplify

2008
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All Time

1996

Singles & EPs

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Sword of Sorrow Dub

Single • 2025
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Hard Dub

Single • 2025
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Underwater

Single • 2020
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Little Bit Of Some

Single • 2025
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Hard Fight

Single • 2025
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JBB In Dub

EP • 2012
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40,000 Years of Dub

Single • 2025
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Create Something (Minor Version)

Single • 2023
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40,000 Years

Single • 2025
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Double Down

Single • 2022

Videos

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"Give Yourself Over" - John Brown's Body *studio version

Seth Herman • 123K views
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John Brown's Body - "Resonate"

truthandliberty01 • 19K views
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John Brown's Body - Who Paid Them Off (Live) | Sugarshack One Take

Sugarshack Sessions • 80K views
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Elliot Martin & The Elovaters - Double Down [Reggae 2022]

New Reggae Releases 🎧 Angeluis • 2.2K views
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Drum cover of Among Them by John Brown's Body

Todd Smith • 534 views
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Sandy's Picture Slideshow

Ross Akiyama • 1.6K views