The song “Hold On,” a collaboration between dancehall sensation Sean Paul who has successfully made his name known and loved across the international scene, and Nigerian Afrobeats producer and recording artist Young Jonn, debuts at #46 on Billboard’s US Afrobeats Songs chart.
The 16-track debut album Jiggy Forever, which was published on April 12 by Chocolate City Music, features the song.
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Sean Paul has made his debut on the Afrobeats Songs list with this entry.
South Africa’s talented Tyla’s Jump, featuring dancehall musicians Skillibeng and Gunna, is still at number three on the US Afrobeats Songs list. In its fourth week at the top of the UK Afrobeats Songs chart, the song alternates between positions #13 and #8 on the UK Hip Hop Singles chart.
Jump moves up to #38 in its fourth week on the Official UK Singles chart from #43. On the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, nevertheless, it debuts at position #87. Lastly, Jump moves up to #13 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs list, continuing its upward journey from #16.
Gospel and reggae musician Sherwin Gardner from Trinidad and Tobago finds fresh life with his song “Find Me Here (Blessings Find Me).” The song returns to the top ten of Billboard’s Gospel Digital Song Sales list, moving up from #33 to #27 on the US Afrobeats Songs chart. It made its debut almost three months ago, peaking at number two.
In its sixth week on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, YG Marley’s Praise Jah in the Moonlight drops from #44 to #43, although it stays at #28 on Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay. The Canadian Hot 100 chart by Billboard shows a regression from #53 to #54.
Moving on to the streaming and sales-driven Billboard Reggae Albums list, Legend checks in at number one for 223 consecutive weeks, demonstrating Bob Marley and the Wailers’ continued success.
Shaggy’s Best of Shaggy: The Boombastic Collection falls to #3, while Sean Paul’s Dutty Classics Collection creeps up to #2.
Stick Figure’s World on Fire and Set in Stone are ranked #4 and #5, UB40’s Greatest Hits is stable at #6, and Stick Figure’s Wisdom is ranked #7.
Greetings from Damian “Jr Gong” at Jamrock. Bob Marley and the Wailers’ Exodus and Kaya rank #9 and #10, respectively, while Marley climbs to #8.
The fifth week at number one goes to Da Flame’s “Phyllis Dillon Tribute” on the Foundation Radio Network (New York) Reggae chart.
YG Marley’s Praise Jah in the Moonlight leaps from #7 to #5, Shuga’s My Journey ascends from #11 to #9, and Morgan Heritage’s Hold Me soars from #14 to #10.
Beres Hammond (#30) and Richie Stephens (#28) have added new entries this week: Friends and Family and Let Me Help You, respectively.
For a second week running, Ambelique’s Blind rank, a seasoned vocalist, holds the top rank. Phyllis Dillon Tribute by Da Flames debuts at number 24, and Empress Uneek’s song “I Miss You” comes in at number 25.
