CEM Top 10 Dancehall Singles – October 2026

Malie Donn Retains the Crown as Masicka, Skippa and Shaneil Muir Shake Up October's Rankings

October 2026 will be remembered as one of the most competitive months in Jamaican dancehall, with established hits refusing to surrender their positions and emerging recordings challenging the genre's biggest performers.

At the center of the competition is Malie Donn, whose extraordinary Van Cleef series has transformed his digital success into one of the year's most significant dancehall stories.

But Malie Donn is far from the only artist making headlines.

Masicka and Kraff Gad returned to the summit of Jamaica's traditional dancehall chart with “Honor Roll.” Shaneil Muir secured two consecutive weeks at No. 1 with “Man Fi Be Man,” while Skippa's “Money Walk” developed into one of October's strongest digital contenders.

For Caribbean EMagazine, the challenge is determining which recordings demonstrated the greatest overall impact throughout October.

The CEM Top 10 Dancehall Singles considers streaming consumption, digital chart performance, radio exposure, DJ and sound-system rotation, nightclub and record-shop activity, longevity, cultural relevance and overall momentum.

A new release does not automatically deserve a higher ranking because it is new.

Likewise, a previous hit cannot retain its position solely because of earlier success.

With that philosophy guiding the selection, here is CEM's October 2026 Dancehall Top 10.

CEM Top 10 Dancehall Songs – October 2026

1. Vancleef Pt 2 — Malie Donn & Dan Sky

↔ No Change | September: No. 1

Malie Donn retains the CEM dancehall crown.

“Vancleef Pt 2” entered October as September's No. 1 and continued demonstrating exceptional digital staying power.

Throughout much of October, the recording remained at or near the summit of Apple Music Jamaica.

Even the arrival of “Van Cleef Pt 3” on October 27 did not significantly weaken the sequel's audience.

By October 31, “Vancleef Pt 2” remained No. 2 on Apple Music Jamaica, directly behind the newest installment.

The song also developed additional traditional rotation, entering Jamaica's Dancehall Top 25 during October and reaching No. 19 in the October 23–29 tracking period.

That combination is important.

Although several competitors achieved stronger positions on Jamaica's traditional rotation chart, “Vancleef Pt 2” maintained one of the most convincing full-month digital performances.

For CEM, sustained dominance across October gives the recording a narrow advantage over Masicka and Kraff Gad's “Honor Roll.”

CEM Rating: ★★★★★

2. Honor Roll — Masicka feat. Kraff Gad

▲ Up 1 | September: No. 3

Masicka and Kraff Gad deliver one of October's strongest performances.

“Honor Roll” climbs from No. 3 to No. 2 on CEM's monthly chart after demonstrating renewed momentum across Jamaica's traditional dancehall ecosystem.

The collaboration reached No. 1 on Jamaica's Dancehall Top 25 during the October 23–29 tracking period.

It remained at the summit in the subsequent chart edition covering October 30–November 5.

That achievement demonstrates the song's continuing appeal among radio programmers, DJs, sound systems and nightclub audiences.

Its digital performance also remained competitive.

On October 31, “Honor Roll” occupied No. 6 on Apple Music Jamaica.

The combination of sustained digital consumption and traditional rotation gives “Honor Roll” a compelling argument for October's top position.

Ultimately, CEM gives Malie Donn the narrow advantage because of his recording's more consistent digital leadership throughout the month.

Nevertheless, “Honor Roll” earns recognition as one of October's most complete dancehall performers.

CEM Rating: ★★★★★

3. Money Walk — DJ Mac, Skippa & CrashDummy

🆕 New Entry

Skippa delivers October's most significant breakthrough on CEM's chart.

“Money Walk,” his collaboration with DJ Mac and CrashDummy, entered the October competition with substantial digital momentum.

By September 28, the recording had already reached No. 3 on Apple Music Jamaica.

However, its late-September arrival meant that it had not yet accumulated enough

tracking time to justify a position on CEM's September Top 10.

October changed that.

The recording maintained an impressive presence near the top of Jamaica's digital market.

On October 31, “Money Walk” occupied No. 4 on Apple Music Jamaica.

That sustained performance demonstrates that the recording was more than a short-lived release-week success.

Skippa has become one of the most consistent performers in Jamaica's contemporary digital dancehall landscape, and “Money Walk” adds another major achievement to his growing catalogue.

For CEM, its sustained October performance makes it the month's Highest New Entry.

CEM Rating: ★★★★★

4. Man Fi Be Man — Shaneil Muir

🆕 New Entry

Shaneil Muir earns one of October's most important chart debuts.

Her recording “Man Fi Be Man” reached No. 1 on Jamaica's Dancehall Top 25 during the October 9–15 tracking period.

It retained the position the following week.

By October 23–29, the song occupied No. 2 after accumulating 12 weeks on the traditional chart.

The achievement is particularly significant because it reflects sustained rotation across Jamaica's established dancehall ecosystem.

While some contemporary hits build primarily through streaming platforms, “Man Fi Be Man” demonstrates the continuing importance of DJs, sound systems, radio and nightclub exposure.

CEM places the recording at No. 4 because its traditional-chart achievements were exceptional, even though the available digital evidence does not establish consumption comparable to Malie Donn or Skippa.

Shaneil Muir's performance is one of October's strongest examples of a recording developing momentum over time.

CEM Rating: ★★★★½

5. Van Cleef — Malie Donn

▼ Down 1 | September: No. 4

The original “Van Cleef” continues its remarkable run.

Rather than disappearing as its sequel became increasingly popular, the recording maintained a substantial audience throughout October.

On October 31, “Van Cleef” occupied No. 3 on Apple Music Jamaica.

It also remained active on Jamaica's traditional dancehall chart, occupying No. 8 during the October 23–29 tracking period.

That continued performance demonstrates unusual longevity.

The arrival of a third installment has also renewed attention around the entire Van Cleef series.

However, CEM evaluates each recording individually.

The original remains an important hit, but newer contenders such as “Money Walk” and “Man Fi Be Man” demonstrated stronger emerging momentum during October.

A one-position decline reflects increasing competition rather than a significant loss of relevance.

CEM Rating: ★★★★½

6. 16 — Squash & Masicka

🆕 New Entry

Squash and Masicka's collaboration “16” earns a place on CEM's October chart after demonstrating impressive traditional rotation.

The recording occupied No. 2 on Jamaica's Dancehall Top 25 during the October 16–22 tracking period.

It subsequently moved to No. 3 during October 23–29.

By the October 30–November 5 chart edition, the recording remained in third position after 15 weeks on the chart.

That sustained performance provides a strong argument for inclusion.

While “16” has not demonstrated the same digital dominance as several higher-ranked CEM entries, its consistency across Jamaica's traditional dancehall ecosystem deserves recognition.

This is precisely the type of recording that could be overlooked by a chart relying exclusively on streaming platforms.

CEM rewards the collaboration's longevity and sustained rotation with a No. 6 debut.

CEM Rating: ★★★★½

7. Yes Sah — DJ Mac, CrashDummy & Adofo

🆕 New Entry

“Yes Sah” is another recording that benefited from October's increasingly competitive digital dancehall market.

The collaboration by DJ Mac, CrashDummy and Adofo demonstrated sustained audience interest on Apple Music Jamaica.

On October 31, the recording occupied No. 5.

Its performance is particularly noteworthy because it maintained a position among Jamaica's most-consumed recordings while competing against Malie Donn's three-part Van Cleef series and Skippa's “Money Walk.”

The song also highlights the growing influence of producers and collaborative releases in contemporary dancehall.

For CEM, its digital momentum is sufficient to justify a Top 10 debut.

However, the available evidence does not establish traditional radio, nightclub or sound-system rotation comparable to the month's strongest rotation-based performers.

That distinction keeps “Yes Sah” at No. 7 rather than placing it among October's highest-ranked recordings.

CEM Rating: ★★★★½

8. Fi the Streets — Chronic Law

▼ Down 6 | September: No. 2

Chronic Law experienced one of September's biggest breakthroughs with “Fi the Streets.”

Released September 11, the recording quickly developed substantial digital momentum and entered CEM's September chart at No. 2.

October brought a different phase of its development.

Although the song did not maintain the extraordinary late-September digital surge that originally propelled it into contention, it continued gaining traditional rotation.

During the October 23–29 tracking period, “Fi the Streets” climbed from No. 17 to No. 14 on Jamaica's Dancehall Top 25.

The subsequent chart edition showed the recording continuing upward to No. 10.

That is an important distinction.

The song's digital momentum may have cooled, but its traditional rotation strengthened.

For CEM, the decline from No. 2 to No. 8 reflects the arrival of stronger competitors rather than the disappearance of Chronic Law's recording.

CEM Rating: ★★★★☆

9. Glocks and Chips — Skippa

▲ Up 1 | September: No. 10

Skippa earns a second position on CEM's October chart.

“Glocks and Chips” climbs from No. 10 to No. 9 after continuing to attract substantial digital consumption.

On October 31, the recording occupied No. 8 on Apple Music Jamaica.

That performance is particularly noteworthy because Skippa was simultaneously competing with several newer recordings from his own catalogue.

Rather than disappearing as “Money Walk” gained popularity, “Glocks and Chips” maintained its audience.

This is a clear example of sustained impact.

CEM does not believe a recording should automatically fall because newer music enters the market.

As long as a song continues demonstrating meaningful audience demand, it deserves consideration.

“Glocks and Chips” earns a modest one-position rise after another month of digital relevance.

CEM Rating: ★★★★☆

10. Detox — Skippa

▼ Down 4 | September: No. 6

Skippa closes October's Top 10 with one of the year's most enduring dancehall recordings.

“Detox” previously reached No. 1 on CEM's July chart.

It remained inside the Top 5 in August before slipping to No. 6 in September.

By the end of October, the recording was still circulating among Jamaica's leading digital dancehall songs.

That staying power is remarkable.

However, the competition has intensified considerably.

Newer releases from Malie Donn, DJ Mac and other artists have claimed substantial audience attention.

“Detox” therefore slips four positions to No. 10.

Its continued inclusion reflects CEM's commitment to recognizing longevity without allowing earlier success to overshadow stronger current momentum.

CEM Rating: ★★★★☆

October 2026 Chart Highlights

👑 Artist of the Month: Malie Donn

For the second consecutive month, Malie Donn earns CEM's Dancehall Artist of the Month distinction.

His success extends beyond one recording.

“Vancleef Pt 2” retains CEM's No. 1 position, while the original “Van Cleef” remains inside the Top 5.

Then came “Van Cleef Pt 3.”

Released October 27, the recording reached No. 1 on Apple Music Jamaica before the month ended.

On October 31, all three installments occupied the chart's top three positions.

That achievement demonstrates extraordinary audience interest in Malie Donn's catalogue.

However, CEM has deliberately avoided placing “Van Cleef Pt 3” at the top of October's monthly chart simply because it enjoyed an exceptional opening.

Its strongest opportunity to demonstrate sustained performance will come in November.

🆕 Highest New Entry: Money Walk — DJ Mac, Skippa & CrashDummy

“Money Walk” enters CEM's October chart at No. 3.

Its sustained digital performance throughout the month separates it from recordings that generated only brief opening-week excitement.

Skippa's collaboration demonstrates the importance of allowing new music sufficient time to establish genuine momentum.

⬆ Biggest Climber: Honor Roll — Masicka feat. Kraff Gad

“Honor Roll” climbs from No. 3 to No. 2.

Although the numerical movement is modest, the recording earns recognition for reaching No. 1 on Jamaica's traditional dancehall chart while maintaining strong digital consumption.

October produced relatively few upward movements among returning CEM entries, making this one-position improvement particularly meaningful.

🔥 Editor's Pick: Man Fi Be Man — Shaneil Muir

Shaneil Muir earns October's Editor's Pick.

“Man Fi Be Man” demonstrates that strong traditional rotation can still produce major dancehall success.

Its two consecutive weeks at No. 1 on Jamaica's Dancehall Top 25 provide compelling evidence of sustained support.

The recording deserves recognition even without the digital dominance of several higher-ranked songs.

📈 Ones to Watch — November 2026

Van Cleef Pt 3 — Malie Donn

October's most dramatic late arrival.

Released October 27, the recording quickly reached No. 1 on Apple Music Jamaica.

Its opening performance is exceptional, but November will provide a better opportunity to evaluate longevity.

LockSmith — DJ Mac, Merkz & CrashDummy

“LockSmith” climbed rapidly during October's final week.

By October 31, it had reached No. 7 on Apple Music Jamaica.

The recording is a serious November contender if it maintains its digital momentum and develops broader rotation.

Time Capsule — Valiant

“Time Capsule” demonstrated encouraging digital performance during October while gradually strengthening its traditional-chart presence.

The song reached No. 17 on Jamaica's Dancehall Top 25 during October 23–29.

Its continued development makes it a strong candidate for November's Top 10.

How Often — Feloni19

Feloni19's “How Often” climbed to No. 6 on Jamaica's traditional dancehall chart during October 23–29.

The recording has demonstrated meaningful rotation and deserves continued monitoring.

No Days Off — Jamarii & 450

“No Days Off” climbed from No. 9 to No. 7 during the October 23–29 traditional tracking period.

It subsequently advanced to No. 5 in the following chart edition.

The recording is developing an increasingly convincing traditional-rotation profile and could become an important November contender.

Why October's Chart Rewards Both Momentum and Longevity

October demonstrates why Caribbean EMagazine's chart methodology must remain balanced.

If the ranking were based exclusively on Apple Music Jamaica, Malie Donn's three Van Cleef recordings would dominate the highest positions.

If it relied entirely on Jamaica's traditional rotation chart, “Honor Roll,” “Man Fi Be Man” and “16” would occupy the top three positions.

Neither approach would fully represent the complexity of contemporary dancehall.

Digital platforms measure an important part of audience consumption.

Traditional radio, DJs, sound systems, nightclubs and record shops provide another perspective.

Longevity helps distinguish a recording with lasting appeal from one experiencing temporary excitement.

That is why “Vancleef Pt 2” retains CEM's No. 1 position despite strong competition.

It is also why “Honor Roll” climbs, “Man Fi Be Man” earns Editor's Pick, and Skippa's older recordings remain relevant.

The goal is not to reward novelty or familiarity.

It is to recognize the recordings demonstrating the strongest overall impact.

Final Word

October 2026 belongs to Malie Donn, but the competition has never been stronger.

“Vancleef Pt 2” retains CEM's No. 1 position after another month of exceptional digital performance.

Masicka and Kraff Gad's “Honor Roll” climbs to No. 2 following its traditional-chart success.

Skippa's “Money Walk” earns the Highest New Entry distinction, while Shaneil Muir's “Man Fi Be Man” demonstrates the continuing influence of Jamaica's established dancehall ecosystem.

The arrival of “Van Cleef Pt 3” has already created an exciting new challenge for November.

For Caribbean EMagazine, the message is clear.

Dancehall's strongest recordings are not necessarily the newest, the most streamed or the most heavily promoted.

They are the songs that continue connecting with audiences across the platforms and cultural spaces that sustain the genre.

“Vancleef Pt 2” is Caribbean EMagazine's No. 1 Dancehall Single for October 2026.

Editorial note: CEM's monthly rankings are independently determined through editorial assessment of available music-industry evidence. External chart positions are attributed to their respective tracking periods and do not represent CEM's own rankings.

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By Dante Jackson, Entertainment Editor | Caribbean EMagazine