Kingston, Jamaica — May 1, 2025
Bandit 17 rises to the top of the YouTube Jamaica Daily Chart for the week ending May 1, 2025, with his breakout hit “Cheese in Jeans.”
The trap dancehall track has been steadily climbing the rankings over the past three weeks, marking the artist’s first chart-topper on the platform.
Slipping to second place is Moliy’s vibrant remix “Shake It To The Max (FLY),” which held the top spot five times in recent weeks. Meanwhile, Armanii continues to show staying power with “8:00 PM” featuring Malie Donn, moving up to #3 and maintaining strong momentum 11 weeks into its chart run.
Jamal’s moody anthem “999” drops to #4 after a strong showing, and Squash’s “Know Bout Dat” edges into the Top 5, continuing his streak of consistent dancehall releases.
Vybz Kartel, the enduring force in Jamaican music, moves up to #6 with the inspirational “God Is The Greatest.” King Jammy climbs three spots with “I’m In Love Again,” showcasing his lasting appeal among fans of roots and dub-influenced music.
Valiant makes a strong debut at #8 with “Selfish,” the highest new entry of the week, while Bayka and Malie Donn round out the Top 10 with “Rajah Wild Freestyle” and “Body Tea,” respectively.
Notable moves further down the chart include Protoje’s “BIG 45” at #11, the return of Jahmiel with the uplifting “Brighter Days” at #14, and gospel favorite CeCe Winans re-entering at #18 with “Come Jesus Come,” reflecting the genre’s enduring resonance with Jamaican audiences.
The YouTube Jamaica chart curated by World Music Views since 2018 is powered by YouTube streams across all official releases in the island between Friday to Thursdays each week.
