Cholita Makes Her YouTube Jamaica Debut With ‘Next Time’

Jamaica’s newest breakout artist Cholita just popped up on the YouTube charts like that ex who swore they’d “never come back.” Her debut single “Next Time” slid straight into the Top 10 this week, and it’s clear she came to talk feelings.

Released on September 11, the track was produced by Dre Skull — yes, the same sonic alchemist behind hits from Popcaan, Vybz Kartel, Drake, and Jorja Smith — the song is a slow-burn gem: equal parts beach-day bliss and emotional damage, wrapped in breezy tropical production.

Fresh out of university, Cholita is working through her romantic confusion the Caribbean way — rhythm first, therapy later. It’s the kind of song that makes you text “u up?” and then delete it three seconds later.

We don’t usually endorse a song on first listen, but “Next Time” could be a sign that Cholita is NEXT.

Born in Kingston to a Jamaican father with deep industry roots and a Peruvian mother from Lima’s jazz scene, Cholita’s sound fuses dancehall, R&B, pop, and Latin flair — smooth enough for the bedroom, deep enough for the dance floor. Think Sade meets Spice, with semester-abroad confidence from Miramar.

With just one song, she sounds vulnerable yet untouchable — like she’s crying in an Uber, but it’s a Tesla and her highlight is still intact. Whether you’re in your room overthinking or at a Kingston party pretending you’re fine, “Next Time” fits the mood perfectly.

YouTube Jamaica Chart (Week Ending October 23, 2025)

The latest chart feels like a street dance where everyone showed up late but still mash up di place. Three fresh faces — Cholita, Marcus I, and Nesta — made flashy entrances, shaking up the Top 20 like dem just buss di gate at Dream Weekend.

• Cholita – “Next Time” 🆕 debuts at #10, with the whole island apparently deciding this was the next time to finally stream her.

• Marcus I – “Stepping Stone” 🆕 walks in at #15, casually turning water into rhythm.

• Nesta – “Worthwhile” 🆕 glides in at #18, proving his title wasn’t wishful thinking.

Meanwhile, Jaame.sss continues his reign at #1 with “Beloved and Blessed (Reggae Version)” — basically the Usain Bolt of streaming — while Iris Stryx levitates to #2 like she caught a Wi-Fi signal straight from heaven. Skippa remains omnipresent, holding multiple spots as if he secretly owns stock in YouTube.

By the time Armanii and Chronic Law reappeared like uninvited cousins at Sunday dinner, the chart had officially turned into a dancehall sitcom — unpredictable, loud, and perfectly Jamaican.

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Top 20 Summary — Week Ending October 23, 2025

1. Jaame.sss ft. Skatta Lopa – Beloved and Blessed (Reggae Version) (=)

2. Iris Stryx – Enchanting (▲ New peak / +16)

3. Skippa – Currency (▼ -1)

4. Notnice – Save Me (=)

5. Skippa – 10 Past 2 (=)

6. Skippa – Go (▲ +1)

7. Jamal – Godspeed (▲ +1)

8. Skippa – Evil (▼ -2)

9. Masicka – Rich Sex (=)

10. Cholita – Next Time 🆕

11. Valiant – Passenger Princess (▼ -1)

12. Eddy G Bomba – Baddie (▲ +4)

13. Kraff Gad – Ms Pretty Rockstar (▲ +1)

14. Feloni19 – Force Lakka Rabbit (▲ +1)

15. Marcus I – Stepping Stone 🆕

16. Ayetian – Wah Yo Deh Pan 🔁 (Re-entry)

17. Chronic Law ft. CJ The Chemist – NY Girls 🔁 (Re-entry)

18. Nesta – Worthwhile 🆕

19. Nhance – Stay to Myself 🔁 (Re-entry)

20. Armanii ft. Malie Donn – 8:00 PM 🔁 (Re-entry)