| Rank | Name | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | jazz | 20 uses |
| 2 | reggae | 17 uses |
| 3 | chillout | 14 uses |
| 4 | alternative | 12 uses |
| 5 | trip-hop | 9 uses |
| 6 | funk | 9 uses |
| 7 | blues | 9 uses |
| 8 | p-funk | 9 uses |
| 9 | soul | 8 uses |
| 10 | on-u sound | 8 uses |
| 11 | electronic | 7 uses |
| 12 | ska | 7 uses |
| 13 | mali | 7 uses |
| 14 | female vocalists | 6 uses |
| 15 | acid jazz | 6 uses |
| 16 | ethiopian | 6 uses |
| 17 | african | 5 uses |
| 18 | hip-hop | 4 uses |
| 19 | neo-soul | 4 uses |
| 20 | downtempo | 3 uses |
| 21 | saxophone | 3 uses |
| 22 | guitar | 2 uses |
| 23 | bass | 2 uses |
| 24 | close harmony | 2 uses |
| 25 | dub | 1 use |
| 26 | drum and bass | 1 use |
| 27 | close harmony reggae | 1 use |