Caribbean Music Chart Watch: Dancehall, Reggae & Soca — November 5, 2026

By Dante Jackson, Entertainment Editor | Caribbean EMagazine

November has opened with Malie Donn firmly controlling Jamaica's digital music landscape, while Masicka and Kraff Gad lead traditional dancehall rotation. In reggae, Singer Dee and Richie Spice have taken No. 1 with “Treat Mama Good,” and the developing Carnival 2027 soca season is beginning to challenge established favorites.

CEM's weekly Chart Watch examines streaming, digital rankings, radio, DJ and sound-system rotation, nightclub and record-shop activity where available, cultural momentum and longevity. The goal is to identify songs earning a place in November's independent monthly Dancehall, Reggae and Soca Top 10 charts—not simply to reproduce one platform's ranking.

Dancehall Watch: Malie Donn's Three-Song Dominance Continues

On November 5, the three installments of Malie Donn's “Van Cleef” series occupied the top three positions on Apple Music Jamaica. “Van Cleef Pt 3,” his collaboration with Attomatic, led at No. 1; “Vancleef Pt 2,” featuring Dan Sky, followed at No. 2; and the original “Van Cleef” held No. 3.

Released October 27, “Van Cleef Pt 3” has maintained its digital leadership into November rather than disappearing after its first days. That strengthens its case for a November CEM Top 10 debut, although a full month of evidence is still needed before determining whether it should replace “Vancleef Pt 2,” CEM's reigning October No. 1.

Masicka and Kraff Gad Maintain Traditional Dancehall Leadership

Masicka and Kraff Gad's “Honor Roll” remained No. 1 on Jamaica's Dancehall Top 25 for the October 30–November 5 reporting period. Shaneil Muir's “Man Fi Be Man” held No. 2, while Squash and Masicka's “16” remained No. 3.

The traditional chart incorporates activity from sound systems, record shops, nightclubs and radio. “Honor Roll” also occupied No. 8 on Apple Music Jamaica on November 5, giving it a compelling cross-platform profile. CEM ranked it No. 2 in October; sustained rotation now makes it a serious November No. 1 challenger.

Shaneil Muir's “Man Fi Be Man” remains a strong example of traditional longevity. Its continued high placement deserves recognition even without equivalent evidence of digital dominance.

Skippa's “Money Walk” Maintains Its Breakout Momentum

“Money Walk,” the collaboration by DJ Mac, Skippa and CrashDummy, occupied No. 4 on Apple Music Jamaica on November 5. The recording finished October at No. 3 on CEM's chart, earning Highest New Entry, and its continued Top 5 presence shows that its success has extended beyond October.

Skippa's “Glocks and Chips” occupied No. 10, “Go” No. 11 and “Detox” No. 15. The catalogue's continued activity underscores his sustained digital influence. “Money Walk” is a candidate for a further climb, while older recordings deserve continued longevity credit.

RajahWild and “LockSmith” Enter the Conversation

RajahWild's “FTW” and “Problem” occupied No. 6 and No. 7 respectively on Apple Music Jamaica on November 5. Two simultaneous Top 10 songs make him an artist to monitor, although one chart snapshot does not establish whether either recording is climbing week over week.

DJ Mac, Merkz and CrashDummy's “LockSmith” appeared at No. 9. Valiant's “Time Capsule” occupied No. 23 and Feloni19's “How Often” No. 24. Each deserves further monitoring, but a high CEM monthly position requires sustained evidence beyond isolated chart placements.

Reggae Watch: Singer Dee and Richie Spice Reach No. 1

The week's biggest reggae development belongs to Singer Dee and Richie Spice. Their collaboration “Treat Mama Good” climbed from No. 3 to No. 1 on Jamaica's Reggae Top 25 for October 30–November 5, earning its first week at the summit after 11 chart weeks.

CEM identified “Treat Mama Good” as October's Editor's Pick and ranked it No. 4 in the official monthly reggae chart. Its rise demonstrates precisely the combination of sustained impact and fresh momentum that CEM's independent ranking aims to reward. The song is now a serious provisional November No. 1 contender.

“1 Psalm” Remains a Strong Cross-Platform Challenger

Masicka and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley's “1 Psalm” slipped from No. 1 to No. 2 on Jamaica's traditional reggae chart after two consecutive weeks at the summit. It also occupied No. 13 on Apple Music Jamaica on November 5.

CEM ranked “1 Psalm” No. 1 in October after it climbed six places from September. One week's decline does not erase its sustained performance. The developing competition between “1 Psalm” and “Treat Mama Good” deserves close tracking through the remainder of November.

“Give Thanks” Demonstrates Exceptional Longevity

Future Fambo and Sheenwrks' “Give Thanks” occupied No. 3 on Jamaica's Reggae Top 25 after 16 weeks, including two earlier weeks at No. 1. CEM ranked it No. 2 in October. Its continuing traditional rotation supports Top 5 consideration, even as newer climbers threaten to overtake it.

Christopher Ellis and Romain Virgo Strengthen Their Positions

Christopher Ellis' “My Sound” climbed from No. 6 to No. 4 on the traditional reggae chart, while Romain Virgo's “Lay My Head” moved from No. 7 to No. 5. Both recordings demonstrate encouraging upward movement.

CEM ranked “My Sound” No. 6 in October and “Lay My Head” No. 8. Their latest chart activity strengthens the case for upward revisions in November, subject to continued rotation and any available digital evidence.

Reggae's New Entries and Ones to Watch

Protoje and Stephen Marley's “1000 Lashes” entered Jamaica's Reggae Top 25 at No. 22, while Jah Vinci's “Perfect Timing” debuted at No. 23. Their initial presence is encouraging, but neither has accumulated enough chart history to justify a high monthly ranking based solely on these debuts.

Kabaka Pyramid's “We Dem Wah” climbed from No. 11 to No. 9, strengthening its case for a CEM Top 10 breakthrough. Koffee's “Ova So” improved from No. 15 to No. 14. Both warrant continued monitoring, with “We Dem Wah” currently showing the stronger traditional position.

Soca Watch: Carnival 2027 Releases Challenge Established Favorites

Soca's November competition is developing differently from dancehall and reggae. Comparable current rankings covering streaming, radio and nightclub activity across Trinidad and Tobago were not independently verified for this assessment. That limitation makes it important not to declare unsupported national hits or dramatic climbs.

CEM's October Soca Top 10 provides the appropriate baseline. Patrice Roberts and MadLypso retained No. 1 with “Trouble,” Tano and Kimi climbed to No. 2 with “Chupidee,” and Tano and Coutain's “Suga Dumplin” finished No. 3. Mical Teja and Jofroxi's “Take My Time” followed.

Nailah Blackman and Bunji Garlin Remain Important Contenders

Nailah Blackman's “Watch Me Work” entered CEM's October soca chart at No. 5, while Bunji Garlin's “A Few Of Us” debuted at No. 7. Both received documented DJ exposure during the developing Carnival 2027 release cycle.

Their next challenge is demonstrating sustained demand beyond promotional activity. Additional DJ selections, radio playlists, live performances and digital consumption will be needed before CEM can justify substantial November climbs.

Tano's Growing Influence Deserves Attention

Tano contributed to three recordings in CEM's October Soca Top 10: “Chupidee” with Kimi at No. 2, “Suga Dumplin” with Coutain at No. 3 and “Old Soul” with Coutain at No. 9. That breadth earned him CEM's October Soca Artist of the Month distinction.

“Old Soul” also merits editorial attention for its connection to Mighty Sparrow's calypso legacy. Cultural significance deserves recognition, but the song still needs stronger evidence of sustained rotation and audience demand before a major monthly climb.

CEM November Chart Watch: Leading Contenders

Dancehall: “Van Cleef Pt 3” — Malie Donn and Attomatic (digital leader); “Honor Roll” — Masicka and Kraff Gad (traditional rotation leader); “Money Walk” — DJ Mac, Skippa and CrashDummy (sustained breakout); “Man Fi Be Man” — Shaneil Muir (longevity); “LockSmith” — DJ Mac, Merkz and CrashDummy (digital contender).

Reggae: “Treat Mama Good” — Singer Dee and Richie Spice (new traditional No. 1); “1 Psalm” — Masicka and Damian Marley (cross-platform challenger); “Give Thanks” — Future Fambo and Sheenwrks (longevity); “My Sound” — Christopher Ellis and “Lay My Head” — Romain Virgo (climbers); “We Dem Wah” — Kabaka Pyramid (breakthrough candidate); “1000 Lashes” — Protoje and Stephen Marley (new-entry watch).

Soca: “Trouble” — Patrice Roberts and MadLypso (reigning CEM No. 1); “Chupidee” — Tano and Kimi (established challenger); “Watch Me Work” — Nailah Blackman and “A Few Of Us” — Bunji Garlin (new-release contenders); “Old Soul” — Coutain and Tano (cultural standout).

What Happens Next?

November's most compelling dancehall competition is between Malie Donn's digital leadership and Masicka and Kraff Gad's sustained traditional rotation. Skippa's “Money Walk” remains a serious challenger because it continues demonstrating audience demand.

In reggae, Singer Dee and Richie Spice have delivered the week's biggest breakthrough with “Treat Mama Good.” Their rise creates a genuine challenge to Masicka and Damian Marley's “1 Psalm,” while Christopher Ellis, Romain Virgo and Kabaka Pyramid show promising momentum.

Soca's competition remains less settled. New Carnival 2027 releases are entering the market, but current evidence does not yet justify major changes to October's CEM rankings. The strongest music deserves recognition not simply because it is new, but because it continues connecting with audiences.

Editorial note: CEM Caribbean Music Chart Watch is an independent weekly assessment based on available chart evidence through November 5, 2026. Weekly observations do not represent official changes to CEM's monthly rankings. Comparable soca streaming totals, comprehensive radio-spin counts and verified nightclub-rotation figures were not available for this assessment.