how to start a reggae band?

Answer 1

Find members for all of the positions that you want filled in the band. I'd start playing covers, then add lyrics to pre-made Jamaican beats, then begin playing all on your own, even making up your own music.

All popular reggae songs are distributed in a format called "Jamaican 45." Once you find a song with a rhythm that you like, find the 45 version of it, turn it over and you will find the version of that song. Each version is given its own name by its creator and performed on by most Jamaican artists. Practice, sing and write to that rhythm. Get enough versions going and you can travel with a DJ or sound system and minister with your original lyrics.