Western Reggae Popularity Rankings [2025]

Walk Away From LoveBitty Mclean78rank/position

Bitty McLean – Walk Away From Love..

He is also known as the prince of the UK reggae scene.

Setting himself apart from the raggamuffin style prevalent in today’s dancehall, he has gained popularity with a smooth, traditional vocal style.

This song is a cover of a hit from the solo era of David Ruffin, who was the lead vocalist of the Motown group The Temptations.

Dem No Worry WeSUPER CAT79rank/position

Super Cat – Dem No Worry We

Super Cat is a legendary reggae musician who had a tremendous impact on the evolution of dancehall in the ’80s and ’90s.

He’s also affectionately known as “Don Dada.” His popularity wasn’t confined to Jamaica—many of his songs became hits in the United States as well.

One of his hit tracks, “Dem No Worry We,” is a classic masterpiece crafted in the quintessential dancehall style.

Be sure to check it out.

Who Am IBeenie Man80rank/position

Beenie Man – Who Am I (Sim Simma) | Official Music Video

Beenie Man, a highly skilled Jamaican deejay affectionately known as “Doctor” and the “King of Dancehall,” began his career in 1980.

Many may know him for his first major-label album, Art and Life, which won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 2000.

Among his many hits, Who Am I is especially well-known as one of his most popular dancehall tracks.

Big BossDoctor P81rank/position

Doctor P – Big Boss

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P is one of the pioneers who laid the foundation for the brostep genre.

The track he produced in November 2010 is indispensable when discussing this style.

It opens with nostalgic, 8-bit game-like synth tones that instantly draw the listener in.

The real allure of this work is, above all, its ferocious bass that shakes the body.

The earth-crawling sub-bass and the aggressive, metallic-scraping timbres evoke the thrill of facing down a gigantic boss character.

It’s perfect for cranking your mood to the max or as a companion for tasks where you want to focus with powerful sound.

If you’re seeking aggressive dance music, this is the sound you should experience first.

Don’t You RemenberRomain Virgo82rank/position

Romain Virgo – Don’t You Remember – Adele – Cover (Official Music Video)

He won Jamaica’s popular audition show “RISING STAR” and made his debut on the scene.

With his boyish looks and sweet vocal style, he enjoys idol-like popularity.

This song might be mistaken as an original by those who usually only listen to reggae, but it’s actually a cover of a track by the world-famous songstress Adele.

Woo-BoostRusko83rank/position

Rusko – Woo Boost [Music Video]

This is a track by UK producer Rusko, often cited as the beginning of brostep.

It explodes with thunderous sub-bass and metallic wobble bass, but rather than being purely aggressive, it’s crafted into a distinctive tune with a cheerful vibe that evokes ’90s rave culture.

The energetic arrangement that moves your body on instinct is seriously addictive, isn’t it? Released back in February 2010, this track was also included on his debut album, O.

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It’s also known for being featured on the soundtrack of the video game Saints Row: The Third.

Perfect for cranking up your adrenaline and getting in the zone, don’t you think?

Sweet ShopDoctor P84rank/position

Doctor P – Sweet Shop

A track by Shaun Brockhurst, a UK dubstep producer and DJ known as Doctor P.

It was released in 2010.

Alongside his tracks Tetris, Big Boss, and Watch Out, it has amassed a large number of plays on YouTube.