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Dancehall has a new benchmark for 2026 — and it belongs to DJ Mac. In a historic double-chart surge, the producer’s WYFL Riddim has secured five entries on Jamaica’s YouTube Top 30 Trending Chart in January and followed up with five placements on the U.S. iTunes Reggae Songs Chart in February. It marks the first time a single dancehall project has achieved this feat, cementing DJ Mac’s status as one of the most in-demand producers shaping the genre’s global momentum.
For the week ending February 13, 2026, DJ Mac and co-producer Crash Dummy dominated the U.S. iTunes Reggae Songs Top 10. Vybz Kartel led the charge at No.1 with SYM, while Kkrytical stormed to No.3 with Muckaz. Skippa and DJ Mac’s WYFL landed at No.4, followed by I-Octane at No.5 with Top Gyalis, and Anthony B rounding out the Top 10 at No.10 with Tease Har 2.0 (Box Ah Rubbaz). Five songs. One riddim. One week. The numbers tell a powerful story about producer-led dominance in modern dancehall.
The momentum began weeks earlier on the January 12 YouTube Music Top 30 Trending Chart in Jamaica, where DJ Mac clocked five entries — more than any other producer on the list. Skippa’s No Budget claimed No.1, ahead of Alkaline’s No Emotions at No.2 and Mi BREDDA by Likkle Vybz and Vybz Kartel. Cuts from Nigy Boy, Skeng, Silk Boss and Chronic Law reinforced the riddim’s replay value, signalling a shift in the dancehall ecosystem where producers are commanding attention once reserved almost exclusively for artistes.
Meanwhile, established names like Tommy Lee Sparta and producer Rvssian maintained multiple chart entries, highlighting a competitive and collaborative era for the genre. However, the WYFL Riddim’s cross-artist synergy — from heavyweights to rising stars — underscores a defining trend of 2026: the power of a well-curated riddim to unite audiences across Jamaica, the U.S., and beyond.
With streaming metrics surging and producer branding becoming headline news, DJ Mac has not only set the pace for early 2026 but redefined what commercial success looks like in dancehall. If this trajectory continues, the WYFL Riddim could become a case study in how producers drive the next global wave of Caribbean pop culture.
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