The article discusses The Beatles' connection to ska and Jamaican music, featuring a podcast episode with Jorge Pezzimenti and Jay Nugent. The hosts explore examples from The Beatles' discography that reflect Caribbean rhythms and whether the ska community can claim The Beatles as influences. They also touch on related topics like Cod reggae and notable figures like Fela Kuti and Prince Buster. Nugent provocatively suggests that The Beatles may have invented ska-punk, sparking an engaging debate around this iconic band's musical legacy.
As seen in both the work of the group and the members' respective solo efforts, The Beatles weren't strangers to Jamaican-style rhythms.
Nugent also attempts to argue that, in reality, The Beatles invented ska-punk - a spicy hot take.
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