4 Skins was a British skinhead reggae and ska band formed in London in 1979, known for their energetic live performances and socially conscious lyrics that resonated with working-class audiences. The group became influential figures in the UK skinhead subculture, blending punk attitude with reggae rhythms to create a distinctive sound that defined a generation. Though they disbanded in the mid-1980s, their legacy endures as pioneers of the skinhead reggae genre and cultural icons of 1980s British youth culture.