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09/06/2026

 Shaggy’s Boombastic Collection Marks Seven Years on the Reggae Albums Chart

Shaggy says he has been touring since 1993
Shaggy says he has been touring since 1993

Dancehall icon Shaggy’s Best Of Shaggy: The Boombastic Collection marks 7 years on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart holding firm at its peak position of No. 2 for week of June 13, 2026. The compilation has now spent 365 weeks, the longest for any compilation album in the chart’s history.

Featuring some of Shaggy’s biggest hits, including “Boombastic,” “It Wasn’t Me,” “Angel” and “Oh Carolina,” the collection released via Geffen Records in 2008, remains a favorite among longtime fans while continuing to attract new listeners worldwide.

Despite Shaggy’s milestone achievement, the top position remains firmly in the hands of Bob Marley and The Wailers. Legend: The Best Of Bob Marley And The Wailers* continues its remarkable run at No. 1, extending its chart stay to 335 weeks.

The Billboard Reggae Albums Chart curates the week’s most popular reggae albums, based on multimetric consumption, blending traditional album sales, streaming-equivalent albums, and track-equivalent albums, as compiled by Luminate.

At No. 3 is Sean Paul’s The Trinity, which has accumulated 170 weeks on the chart. The Grammy-winning entertainer continues to be one of dancehall’s most successful international ambassadors. Sean Paul also secures another chart position at No. 6 with Dutty Rock, which has now spent 318 weeks on the Reggae Albums ranking.

American reggae powerhouse Stick Figure maintains a strong presence with three albums in the Top 10. World On Fire remains at No. 4 with 353 weeks on the chart, while Wisdom stays at No. 7 with 194 weeks. Set In Stone follows at No. 8, extending its chart run to an impressive 411 weeks, one of the longest-running albums currently on the chart.

British reggae-pop veterans UB40 continue their steady performance with Greatest Hits at No. 5. The collection has now spent 394 weeks on the chart, highlighting the group’s enduring popularity across multiple generations of reggae fans.

Further strengthening Bob Marley’s dominance, Exodus remains at No. 9 with 136 weeks on the chart. Widely regarded as one of the greatest reggae albums ever recorded, the classic set continues to resonate nearly five decades after its original release.

The Elovators exit the chart this week with Shark Belly Motel after two weeks, making way for  a re-entry from Bob Marley and The Wailers with Kaya, which returns to the chart at No. 10. The album has now accumulated 16 weeks on the chart.

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