One month after Hurricane Melissa, November brought a musical resurgence to Jamaica’s YouTube charts— with dancehall mainstays, fast-rising newcomers, and inspirational gospel standouts.
Chronic Law once again proved why he remains one of dancehall’s most prolific and consistent voices racked up 6.96 million views, the 1Law leader topped the chart with ease every month so far this year. His steady release schedule, emotionally heavy content, and connection to street culture continue to resonate across the island.
Just behind him is the rising force Skippa, landing at 5.06 million views. Skippa has transitioned from newcomer to hit machine in record time, flooding the charts with multiple entries and showing that his momentum is nowhere near slowing down.
Vybz Kartel—still one of Jamaica’s most-viewed artists in Jamaica, the only artist with a 20 year career on the top 10—secured 4.26 million views.
Other top-performing staples include:
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Squash – 3.76M
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Masicka – 3.60M
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Alkaline – 2.85M
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Popcaan – 2.36M
Meanwhile, Jamal, with 2.51 million views, continued his upward climb, bolstered by two major songs in this month’s top 10.
A few notable international guests :
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Chris Brown appearing at #14 with 1.60M views signals Jamaica’s growing appetite for crossover R&B and pop.
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jaame.sss with his one song featuring Skatta Lopa, at #15 (1.51M), isn’t just charting as an artist—they holds the #1 song of the month.
Top Songs: “Beloved and Blessed” Takes Over November
The biggest song in Jamaica this month is a soulful, spiritually-tinged reggae piece:
1. “Beloved and Blessed (Reggae Version)” – jaame.sss feat. Skatta Lopa (1.51M views)
This track blends modern reggae production with inspirational energy, making it a viral favorite across age groups. It’s a rare feat for a reggae remix to dominate over dancehall-heavy competition, and its success proves the genre’s enduring power.
2. “Enchanting” – Iris Stryx (1.02M views)
An unexpected but welcome hit, Iris Stryx’s atmospheric “Enchanting” crossed the million-view mark with its hypnotic melodies and emotional delivery.
3. “Currency” – Skippa (554K views)
A breakout trap-dancehall anthem, “Currency” showcases Skippa’s signature flow and contributed heavily to his #2 artist placement.
4. “Faada” – Jamal ft. Rich Pree (543K views)
Jamal strikes again with a melodic, heartfelt tune balancing street narratives and reflective songwriting.
5. “Fight for Your Life” – Jermaine Edwards (466K views)
Gospel continues to thrive in Jamaica, and Jermaine Edwards remains one of the genre’s modern giants.
Rounding out the top 10:
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“Finally” – Romain Virgo & Protoje – 409K
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“Godspeed” – Jamal – 400K
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“Passenger Princess” – Valiant & Rvssian – 398K
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“10 Past 2” – Skippa & DJ MAC – 392K
A Busy Middle of the Chart: Skippa Dominates the Mid-Ranks
Skippa appears repeatedly across the list with “Ms Pretty Rockstar,” “Healing,” “Go,” and “Evil,” proving his grip on 2025’s dancehall scene. DJ MAC also plays a key role, with several collaborations climbing deep into the top 20.
Other notable mid-chart entries:
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“Next Time” – Cholita – 360K
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“Rich Sex” – Masicka & Rvssian – 305K
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“NY Girls” – Chronic Law ft. cjthechemist – 300K
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“8:00 PM” – Armanii ft. Malie Donn – 282K
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“Baddie” – Eddy G Bomba & Countree Hype – 280K
Emerging Heat: New Names Breaking Through
A wave of young talents is reshaping the soundscape:
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YUNG RAS lands at #20 with “Confident” (266K)—a promising sign of his growing audience.
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Cholita, breaking into the top 15, adds more female representation to the charts.
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Iris Stryx’s Top 2 placement signals an artist on the brink of a major breakout.
What November Reveals About the State of Jamaican Music
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Dancehall remains dominant, but reggae, gospel, and crossover sounds are thriving too.
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New artists are rising faster than ever, supported by YouTube’s role in discovery and sharing.
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Collaborations are key, with Rvssian, DJ MAC, and other producers serving as major chart influencers.
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Chronic Law, Skippa, and Vybz Kartel continue to shape the conversation with consistency and cultural impact.
Top Songs – Jamaica (Nov 1–28, 2025)
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Beloved and Blessed (Reggae Version) – jaame.sss ft. Skatta Lopa – 1.51M
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Enchanting – Iris Stryx – 1.02M
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Currency – Skippa – 554K
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Faada – Jamal ft. Rich Pree – 543K
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Fight for Your Life – Jermaine Edwards – 466K
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Finally – Romain Virgo & Protoje – 409K
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Godspeed – Jamal – 400K
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Passenger Princess – Valiant & Rvssian – 398K
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10 Past 2 – Skippa & DJ MAC – 392K
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Ms Pretty Rockstar – Kraff Gad – 377K
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Healing – Skippa – 366K
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Go – Skippa – 366K
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Next Time – Cholita – 360K
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Evil – Skippa – 325K
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Rich Sex – Masicka & Rvssian – 305K
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NY Girls – Chronic Law ft. cjthechemist – 300K
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8:00 PM – Armanii ft. Malie Donn – 282K
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Baddie – Eddy G Bomba & Countree Hype – 280K
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WYFL – Skippa, DJ MAC & CrashDummy – 278K
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Confident – YUNG RAS – 266K
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Top Artists – Jamaica (Nov 1–28, 2025)
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Chronic Law – 6.96M
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Skippa – 5.06M
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Vybz Kartel – 4.26M
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Squash – 3.76M
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Masicka – 3.60M
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Alkaline – 2.85M
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Jamal – 2.51M
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Popcaan – 2.36M
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DJ MAC – 1.79M
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Valiant – 1.78M
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Malie Donn – 1.72M
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Kraff Gad – 1.71M
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Tommy Lee Sparta – 1.63M
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Chris Brown – 1.60M
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jaame.sss – 1.51M

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