Grammy nominated dancehall icon Vybz Kartel storms to the top of the chart with his brand-new release, Amout, amassing an impressive 390,852 streams in its debut week in Jamaica. This marks the third No. 1 for Kartel, since his release from prison in July last year. Globally, Amout has amassed 1.8 million streams globally since its release on January 17.
The Official Jamaica YouTube chart established in 2018 by World Music Views calculates the top streaming tracks and music videos in the island between Friday and Thursday of each week. The chart is exclusively carried on worldmusicviews.com and syndicated on Television Jamaica during ER on Fridays.
Emerging star Jamal continues to shine, with Time holding the #2 spot after five weeks on the chart and previously topping it for three weeks. Ballandor climbs to #3 in its 20th week, demonstrating enduring popularity with 324,620 streams. Meanwhile, Psalms inches up to #17.
After debuting last week, RajahWild’s Planet to Planet climbs two spots to #4, gaining significant traction with 314,839 streams, a +39,605 increase. This track is poised to become a fan favorite if the momentum continues.
It’s a tough week for heavyweights Popcaan and Jahmiel, as both artists see their tracks drop significantly. Kick It Wid Myself falls three places to #6 with a 104,309-stream decrease, while Prosperity drops six spots to #7, shedding 147,896 streams in just its second week.
Notable New Entries
- Machel Montano makes his chart debut with PARDY debuting at #9 with 224,782 streams, bringing a taste of soca to the rankings ahead the carnival season.
- Rising talent ASCE AA SPADE enters at #10 with Bad Gyal at 223,595 streams.
- Gospel powerhouse CeCe Winans stays strong with Come Jesus Come at #13, a track that has resonated for 15 weeks.
Ding Dong and Yaksta Join the Mix
Dancehall favorite Ding Dong enters at #15 with Danca Bwoy, tallying 162,527 streams, while the ever-creative Yakstadebuts at #16 with Tides at 153,613 streams, showcasing his lyrical depth.
See full chart below:
YouTube Jamaica – Week Ending 2025/01/23
- Vybz Kartel – Amout (390,852 streams)
- Jamal – Time (340,104 streams)
- Jamal – Ballandor (324,620 streams)
- RajahWild – Planet To Planet (314,839 streams)
- AYETIAN – Balance (304,064 streams)
- Popcaan – Kick It Wid Myself (249,218 streams)
- Jahmiel – Prosperity (237,838 streams)
- Masicka – Whites (232,104 streams)
- Machel Montano – PARDY (224,782 streams)
- ASCE AA SPADE – Bad Gyal (223,595 streams)
- DJ MAC – Black Rain (205,351 streams)
- Skippa – Skippa – Convoy (188,301 streams)
- CeCe Winans – Come Jesus Come (164,281 streams)
- Jah Vinci – Scream (162,951 streams)
- Ding Dong – Danca Bwoy (162,527 streams)
- Yaksta – Tides (153,613 streams)
- Jamal – Psalms (138,554 streams)
- Jeff Fullyauto – Edge (131,978 streams)
- Don King YM – On God (feat. Shatta Wale) (131,503 streams)
- Rod Wave – 25 (130,522 streams)
