Western Reggae Popularity Rankings [2025]

FlexMad Cobra71rank/position

Mad Cobra – Flex

Mad Cobra is a reggae musician from Kingston.

He’s a singjay, but before he ever stepped into the studio, he apparently had his own sound system set up.

That’s a fairly uncommon background in Japan’s reggae scene, isn’t it? One of his hit songs, Flex, was released in 1992, and it captures a vibe that evokes the good old ’80s dancehall.

Definitely give it a listen.

Ghetto Red HotSUPER CAT72rank/position

Super Cat – Ghetto Red Hot

This song sharply depicts the reality of Jamaica’s ghettos.

Released in January 1992, it appears on the album Don Dada.

It features Super Cat’s powerful vocals and an energetic rhythm that fuses dancehall with raga hip-hop.

The lyrics portray violence in impoverished areas, political turmoil, and the struggle for survival, making it an important work that conveys one facet of Jamaican society at the time.

It’s a recommended listen for those interested in social issues or 1990s dancehall music.

Queen of the PackPatra73rank/position

Patra – Queen Of The Pack

Patra, a deejay known as one of the leading female artists in reggae and hailed as the “Queen of the Dancehall,” defies the common belief that women have a disadvantage in deejaying due to vocal qualities.

She is renowned for her powerful ragamuffin style that shows no hint of such limitations.

One of her signature tracks, Queen of the Pack, released in 1993, became a hit not only in Jamaica but also in the United States.

Katy on a MissionKaty B74rank/position

Katy B – Katy on a Mission (Official HD Video)

A track by Katie Brien, a British singer-songwriter who performs under the name Katy B.

Released as a digital download in 2010, it’s a synth-pulsing dance tune.

The lyrics describe the feeling of getting lost in the club.

Soul ReaperTommy Lee Sparta75rank/position

Tommy Lee Sparta – Soul Reaper (Official Music Video)

Tommy Lee Sparta, who created his own style called Gothic Dancehall.

With a bizarre style—wearing masks and using themes that evoke Satanism—he sparked a new fire in Jamaica’s dancehall scene.

Yahoo BoyzIntence76rank/position

Intence – Yahoo Boyz (Official Video)

Intence is an artist gaining popularity in Jamaica’s reggae scene.

Because his global recognition is still limited, even people familiar with reggae may not know him.

His sound blends dancehall with trap music, giving it a strong hip-hop edge, and he’s popular among Jamaican youth.

That distinctive style is clear in “Yahoo Boyz” as well, so it’s recommended for hip-hop fans too.

Could You Be LovedBob Marley77rank/position

Could You Be Loved (Africa Unite, 2005) – Bob Marley & The Wailers

A person who needs no introduction.

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a singer who represents Jamaica, and someone who helped spread reggae around the world.

This is the 12-inch long version, and when the reverb-drenched guitar splashes in and the Clavinet weaves its way through, you just can’t keep your body still.