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Armanii’s new album THE IMPACT has debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart dated December 27, 2025.
Distributed by UnitedMasters, the project sold enough units to enter the U.S.-based, sales-driven chart at No. 10, making it only the second dancehall album released in 2025 to debut on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, following Vybz Kartel’s Viking (Vybz Is King) 10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition, which charted in January.
Beyond Billboard, THE IMPACT has made an immediate mark across digital platforms. The album climbed to No. 1 on Apple Music Jamaica, ending Olivia Dean’s two-week run at the top, with her album The Art of Loving moving down to No. 2.
Released on December 12, 2025, THE IMPACT also reached No. 1 on the U.S. Reggae iTunes chart in less than 24 hours, further cementing Armanii’s growing international presence.
The album features standout tracks including “Champion,” “SIQ,” “High Class” (feat. Bay Swag), “Shy,” “U A Gwan,” “Balcony” (feat. Jada Kingdom), “Wine,” and the title track “Impact.”
Regionally, THE IMPACT continues to perform strongly on Apple Music, peaking at No. 2 in Antigua and Barbuda and earning Top 5 placements in Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, and St. Lucia. Its reach extends well beyond the Caribbean, with chart appearances in Seychelles, Turks and Caicos, Papua New Guinea, Malawi, Luxembourg, and several other territories. In the UK, the album debuted at No. 137 on the iTunes chart.
In April, World Music Views was first to report that the rising Jamaican dancehall artist had signed a distribution deal with UnitedMasters, the independent music platform founded by Steve Stoute, which prioritizes artist ownership and creative freedom. The deal was confirmed by LaTrice Burnette, EVP and Head of Music at UnitedMasters.
Armanii, known for his modern approach to dancehall, now shares a roster with artists such as Brent Faiyaz, Tobe Nwigwe, and NLE Choppa. His breakout single “Hard (Fiesta)” spent three weeks on the Jamaica YouTube Chart, while “8:00 PM” featuring Mallie Don reached No. 1 on Apple Music in 12 Caribbean countries.
His previous studio album, NO SIGNAL, also continues to gain momentum, charting in multiple Caribbean markets including Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Lucia, and Antigua and Barbuda.
Founded in 2017, UnitedMasters has become a major force for independent artists by offering global distribution, data analytics, brand partnerships, and creative services — all while allowing artists to retain ownership of their masters.
Elsewhere in the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart, Legend The Best Of Bob Marley spends 310 weeks at the top (311 total). Best Of Shaggy: Boombastic Collection at No. 2.
Sean Paul’s Trinity re-enters for 158 weeks at No. 3 and Dutty Rock holding firm at No. 4.
Stick Figure’s the No. 5, 7 and No. 9 spots with World On Fire, Set in Stone and Wisdom at No. 9. The bands latest album Free Flow Sessions fans off the chart after 3 weeks.
UB40’s Greatest Hits is at No. 6.
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