YG Marley’s ‘Praise Jah in the Moonlight’ Hits One Billion Streams Worldwide, Now #39 on Billboard
YG Marley’s hit track, ‘Praise Jah in the Moonlight’, has achieved another monumental milestone, surpassing one billion streams worldwide and soaring to #39 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Released on December 25, 2023, the song has captivated audiences globally, amassing over 27 million views on YouTube and surpassing 100 million streams on Spotify.
The track’s journey on the Billboard chart has been nothing short of remarkable. Debuting at #74 in early February, it steadily climbed the ranks, briefly landing at #60 before temporarily dropping to #63. However, fueled by growing momentum, ‘Praise Jah in the Moonlight’ experienced a meteoric rise during its fourth week on the chart, securing its place at #39.
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The song Jumped to #34 the following week, however, it fell 5 places the 6th week on the chart to reclaim the #39 place. ‘Praise Jah in the Moonlight’ is surrounded by music heavyweights, Cardi B at #38 and Drake at #40 spot.
On the other hand, on Tuesday, March 12, Kanye West claimed the #1 place on the chart with his song ‘Carnival’.
The success of ‘Praise Jah in the Moonlight’ has garnered praise from industry veterans, including Dancehall legend Bounty Killer. Noting YG Marley‘s ability to resonate with global audiences, Bounty Killer urged other Jamaican artistes to emulate his approach to music.
YG Marley Parents
YG Marley, born Joshua Omaru Marley, is the grandson of Bob Marley. His parents, Lauryn Hill and Rohan Marley (Bob Marley’s son) have undoubtedly influenced his musical journey. With this latest achievement, YG Marley cements his status as a rising star in the music industry, carrying forward the Marley legacy with grace and distinction.
On Tuesday, Rohan Marley took to Instagram to announce that ‘Praise Jah in the Moonlight’ has surpassed one billion streams worldwide, presumably across all popular online streaming platforms.
YG Marley also shared the news to his story on Instagram.
