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DJ Khaled’s latest anthem, You Remind Me, has stormed onto the Billboard Rhythmic Airplay chart at No. 33, marking a monumental moment for dancehall and Caribbean music worldwide. The star-studded single, featuring Vybz Kartel, Buju Banton, Bounty Killer, Mavado, RoryStoneLove, and Kaylan Arnold, appears on Khaled’s much-anticipated 14th studio album, Aalam of God (We the Best/Def Jam). The entry not only reaffirms Khaled’s enduring love affair with Jamaican music but also delivers a rare musical reunion that fans have been waiting nearly two decades to witness.
For Vybz Kartel, this marks his second Rhythmic Airplay entry, following his hit PBT with Travis Scott and Tyla, which continues its strong run at No. 13 in its tenth week. The track also makes history for Buju Banton and RoryStoneLove, who celebrate their first appearances on the chart, while Mavado and Bounty Killer notch their second. Mavado previously hit No. 39 in 2011 with Khaled’s Welcome to My Hood (Remix), while Bounty Killer’s 2002 crossover smash Hey Baby with No Doubt soared to No. 5.
But beyond chart numbers, You Remind Me carries cultural and emotional weight. The single reunites Vybz Kartel and Mavado—two of dancehall’s fiercest rivals—on the same record for the first time since their 2006 collaborations Sunrise (Gunrise) and Happiest Days. Their lyrical feud dominated the genre’s mid-2000s landscape, shaping an entire generation of fans and artists. Now, their joint appearance signals a powerful message of unity and musical evolution.
Produced with tropical warmth and modern polish, You Remind Me blends romantic island energy with Khaled’s signature global flair. Fans and critics alike have hailed it as a “historic” moment that bridges past and present, local roots and global sound. As anticipation builds for Aalam of God, Khaled’s ability to fuse Jamaican authenticity with mainstream momentum proves once again that the heartbeat of dancehall still echoes across the world stage.
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