Top 10 Male Dancehall Artistes in Jamaica Right Now
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Dancehall artistes battle daily in order to produce and release enjoyable music for their chosen demographic and fans, and streaming platforms like YouTube, Itunes and Spotify, along with other social media platforms play a huge role in allowing these entertainers to distribute their music.
Many big-name male artistes like Vybz Kartel, Masicka, and Alkaline are still dominating the industry including artistes from the younger generation such as Najeeriii, Mallie Donn, and RajahWild.
According to YouTube’s Music Charts & Insights, these are the top 10 male Dancehall artistes in Jamaica right now.
10. TEEJAY
TeeJay, also known as the Uptop Boss has made the dancing song of the summer with his hit single Drift and starts us off in spot number ten (10). Other popular songs by the deejay include People and From Rags To Riches.
9. NAJEERIII
Newcomer on the block Najeeriii has taken over as his popularity soars with every addition of a new track. He currently ranks ninth(9) overall on the list. Noteworthy songs by Najeeriii include Goon, Paddle Boat, Panton and Earthquake featuring RajahWild.
8. ALKALINE
Popular on the music scene since 2009, the Ardenne High School graduate is known for songs such as Juggernaut, Pretty Girl Team, and Extra Lesson. Alkaline ranks eighth(8) on the list.
7. VYBZ KARTEL
Forever worshipped as the Worl’boss and teacha of the industry, although incarcerated for the last 12 years, Vybz Kartel’s influence and music are still popular in the hearts of many Jamaicans. He holds the number seven(9) spot and some of his most recent notable songs include Time Heals (ft. Valiant), Perfect Summer, and The King & The Prince (ft. Skillibeng).
6. MASICKA
Masicka holds the sixth(6) position on the chart. He is popular for songs like Suicide Note, Pain (ft. Popcaan), Top Form, and Leader (ft. Dexta Daps).
5. KRAFF GAD
Kraff Gad sits in the top ten at position number five(5). Some popular songs by the entertainer are Suspense, Immortal, and Giant.
4. MALIE DONN
At number four(4), we have Malie Donn. He is known for Money Time (ft. YK Kastro) and Crook.
3. RAJAHWILD
RajahWild sits at the number three(3) spot. Popular songs by him are Dunce Bat, Hate Yo, and Another Dollar.
2. VALIANT
Dropping onto the scene for his “Kotch E Hat” slang and gaining momentum on the music scene for his guzu songs (such as St. Mary and Siance), Valiant now holds the number two(2) spot amongst the top Dancehall artistes in Jamaica according to the YT charts. Some of his more popular songs include Dunce Cheque, St. Mary and Speed Off.
1. CHRONIC LAW
Taking the number one(1) spot on the YouTube Music Charts & Insights for Jamaica is Chronic Law. Although he does not have a trending song in the top 10 songs currently, he is widely known for songs such as Eyes Wide Open, Legend, Corrupt, and Empty.
BYRON MESSIA
Honourable mention includes Byron Messia who has had the biggest song in Dancehall of 2023 so far with his hit single Talibans which had garnered a whopping 32 million views on YouTube.
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