The 2024 Billboard Music Awards finalists were revealed earlier this week, and the only Jamaican named among them is dancehall talent Skillibeng. Zach Bryan had the most references (18), followed by Taylor Swift (16), Morgan Wallen (15), and Sabrina Carpenter (9).
For his collaboration Jump with American rapper Gunna and South African vocalist Tyla, Skillibeng is included in the Top Afrobeats Songs category.
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The artist sent a message on Instagram acknowledging the nomination, “It’s an honour to be a finalist for the 2024 BBMAs. Don’t miss the show on Thursday, December 12 at 8 PM ET on Fox-TV.”
A number of entertainment industry professionals replied with remarks and fire emojis. These include the dancehall performer Flippa Moggela, the selector Chaddy G, the record company Desha Records, Pamputtae, ZJ Sparks, Iba Mahr, and Busta Rhymes.
Tyla’s self-titled first album includes the song “Jump,” which was released in March. It was a worldwide commercial triumph, despite not making it to the Billboard Hot 100, and was produced by Sammy SoSo. Nevertheless, the song rose up several charts and peaked at number 16 on Billboard’s Rhythmic Top 40. Additionally, it was placed #3 on Billboard’s US Afrobeats Songs list, #42 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and #6 on Billboard’s US World Digital Song Sales chart. Additionally, it appeared on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, Hot R&B Songs, and Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay charts.
The song reached the following positions outside of the United States: #3 in Suriname, #22 in New Zealand, #51 in the Netherlands, #31 in Greece, #18 in South Africa, #1 for seven weeks on the UK Afrobeats Singles chart, #38 on the UK Singles chart, and #87 on the Canada Hot 100 chart.
In Brazil and Canada, the song has received gold certification.
According to Vibe magazine, Jump was the #4 Song of the Summer for 2024.
Year-end and performance measures on the weekly Billboard charts select which artists, albums, songs, producers, and composers across a variety of genres are honored with the Billboard Music Awards.
From October 26, 2023, until October 19, 2024, the eligibility period is open.
