Reggae artist YG Marley has swiftly captured the attention of music enthusiasts worldwide with his latest track, “Praise Jah in the Moonlight,” which has made an impressive debut on the United World Chart, landing at an impressive #25 spot with 103,000 points.
This week the song co-written by YG Marley and his mother, the legendary Lauryn Hill, peaks at No. 5 on the UK Official singles chart (up front 9 last week).
Omi’s Cheerleader was the last song by an artist of Jamaican heritage to hit top 5 on the UK Singles chart, it peaked at No. 1 for four weeks in January 2015.
The other Jamaicans who have tp 5 UK singles include Shaggy, Desmond Dekker, UB40, Ken Boothe and Sean PauI.
“Praise Jah in the Moonlight” carries profound musical lineage, as it samples the iconic 1978 track “Crisis” by Marley’s grandfather, the incomparable Bob Marley, performed with the Wailers.
Bob Marley’s last top 5 entry was “Sun is Shining” which peaked at No. 3 and stayed on the UK Singles chart for 14 weeks.
The journey to the song’s narrative arc started in late 2023, when YG Marley performed “Praise Jah in the Moonlight” during select performances at “Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill” 25th Anniversary concerts. The track’s infectious energy and uplifting message quickly resonated with audiences, sparking a groundswell of enthusiasm on social media platform TikTok. Fans clamored for an official release, eagerly anticipating the opportunity to immerse themselves in the song’s euphoric rhythms.
Responding to the fervent demand, YG Marley answered with a Christmas gift to his fans, dropping “Praise Jah in the Moonlight” on December 27, 2023. Since its release, the track has ascended to remarkable heights, carving out its place on various international music charts.
“Praise Jah in the Moonlight” is on a broad international reach soaring to #20 on the Billboard Global 200, claimed #8 in Norway, #9 in the UK, #10 in Switzerland, #15 in Ireland, #16 in Luxembourg & the Netherlands, #18 in Sweden, #21 in Canada, #27 in Portugal, #31 in Denmark, #50 in Austria, #66 in Brazil & #71 in Lithuania.
In the United States, the song peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week at #60 this week.
