Kingston, Jamaica — The Apple Music Top Albums chart in Jamaica May 4 sees rapper and streamer DDG earning his first No. 1 with blame the chat, as the most streamed album in the country.
DDG’s blame the chat released by DDG Music under exclusive license to Epic Records, is #1 on Apple Music in an additional three countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Oman, and Turks and Caicos. It also holds Top 3 spots in over 15 territories, including Barbados, Gambia, Trinidad and Tobago, and Mozambique.
In the United States, the 15 track set peaked at #8 on Apple Music and top 2 on US iTunes. It’s currently the #1 hip-hop album. It also claimed the #1 iTunes position in Norway and The Bahamas.
Overall, the album charted in over 50 countries, reaching:
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Top 10 in South Africa, Kenya, Namibia, and Botswana
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Top 20 in Ghana, Tanzania, Canada, Luxembourg, and Portugal
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And even placing in Europe’s competitive markets like Germany (#175), Netherlands (#80), and the UK (#45).
Back in Jamaica, PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake’s sensual collaborative project $ome $exy $ongs 4 U moves down to No. 2, while Masicka climbs to No. 3 with his acclaimed sophomore album Generation of Kings.
Ding Dong’s album From Ding Dong to World Ding moves down to No. 4, after entering at No. 3 and Jamal’s viral debut Rated D For Dunce staying strong at No. 5. Beyoncé’s COWBOY CARTERproves its international appeal with Jamaican listeners, maintaining a firm grip on the No. 6 position.
A major mover is Rod Wave, whose emotionally charged Last Lap leaps ten places to No. 7, Meanwhile, Playboi Carti rises to No. 8 with MUSIC – SORRY 4 DA WAIT.
Alkaline, one of dancehall’s most enduring names, slips to No. 9 with New Level Unlocked, while UK rapper Central Cee continues to gain ground in the region, edging up to No. 10 with CAN’T RUSH GREATNESS.
Shaneil Muir climbs to No. 11 with her introspective album Echoes of Her, a standout among female voices in dancehall and reggae. At No. 12, Kendrick Lamar’s surprise album GNX dips slightly, but maintains a top-tier presence.
Notably, soca heavyweight Machel Montano teams up with Yung Bredda and Full Blown on Big Links Riddim – EP, which cools off to No. 13. Skippa’s 4Granny sees a solid rise to No. 14, showing strong street-level support.
Pop superstar Ariana Grande’s eternal sunshine deluxe drops to No. 15, while PARTYNEXTDOOR reappears with a massive 12-spot climb to No. 16 for PARTYNEXTDOOR 4 (P4).
One of the biggest chart moves today is the explosive jump by reggae artist Chronixx, whose debut Chronology rockets up 17 spots to No. 17.
Jawara Ellis’ BLACK SHEEP DARK HORSE, soars 33 positions to land at No. 18. The son of Blakka Ellis, Jawara’s rise signals a renewed interest in roots reggae fused with modern expression.
Rounding out the Top 20 are Drake’s Views at No. 19 and SZA’s SOS Deluxe: LANA at No. 20, both proving that global R&B and hip-hop still command loyal Jamaican listeners.
The Apple Music Daily chart reflects the ongoing diversity of Jamaica’s musical palate—spanning trap, dancehall, soca, R&B, and reggae—with international stars and local voices sharing the spotlight.
