Over the last 5 years several Digital Music Streaming services have maintained a presence in Jamaica and the Caribbean. Audiomack, once a leading the market through their relationship building and content creations with Jamaican artists, was considered a viable option for Caribbean listeners.. Their basic service is free, but the sound quality is lower.
In 2019, their VP of Content Operations and Artist Services, Brian “Z” Zisook, tweeted, “So Audiomack is currently more popular than Instagram in Jamaica.” That is not the case now and their popularity has dwindled with the advent of the other streaming services that offer users more attractive experiences.
The market has also seen the exit of D’Music which was owned by Digicel
Here are the top 5 Digital Music Streaming Platforms in the Caribbean in 2025:
5. Deezer
Deezer, a French owned company, was the first European streaming service to establish a presence in the Caribbean. With 56 million music tracks along with podcasts, their playlists and recommendations will match every musical taste. Deezer is free, but you may also choose Deezer Premium, family plan or student plan.
4. Amazon Music
Amazon Music provides a massive catalog of over 90 million songs, ad-free listening, and integration with Alexa devices. It has steadily gained traction among Caribbean users, especially those who use Amazon Echo speakers. A significant portion of Amazon Music’s streaming comes from in-home Alexa devices, making it a key player in smart home integration.
3. Spotify
Spotify was one of the last major streaming platforms to enter the Caribbean. They are a music and video podcast one-stop app. They have exclusive deals with top podcasters such as Joe Rogan and Barack Obama. You can also find many local podcasters, such as Tami Chin, Debbie Bissoon, and World Music Views.
Spotify empowers users to create playlists that influence the algorithms based on the country and listening patterns. There is a free ad-supported version and a premium version that allows offline listening, better sound quality, and playback on any device.
2. Apple Music
Apple Music is one of the most popular music streaming platforms globally, with over 75 million users in the U.S. and a choice of 75 million songs. However, in the Caribbean stores, fewer songs are available in their library.
They are relatively new to the market and have tailored much of their content to reggae-dancehall culture and Jamaican life. Some benefits of using Apple Music while in the Caribbean include time-synced lyrics, live interviews, artist performances, and the ability to search for music using lyrics or just ask Siri. New members get three months free.
1. YouTube
The number one most user-friendly and accessible streaming platform in Jamaica is YouTube. YouTube is the second most popular website in Jamaica, and music is one of the main reasons people log on.
If you go to any hairdresser, barbershop, hotel, or convenience store, chances are they will have YouTube music videos playing as entertainment. The platform offers both audio-visual and visual-audio content.
YouTube provides weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly analytics for artists, detailing how they are performing in each parish and country. It has been a game-changer for the Jamaican music industry. In the last year, more Jamaican artists streamed more than ten million times on YouTube than on any other streaming service. Users can support artists by joining paid monthly memberships to receive exclusive perks and become part of an artist’s community. The only drawback for YouTube in Jamaica is the lack of a YouTube Music app that allows for downloads and closed-screen access.
