CEM Top 10 Dancehall Singles – September 2026

Malie Donn Takes No. 1 as Chronic Law Surges and Dancehall’s September Race Heats Up

September 2026 belonged to Malie Donn.

After spending August building one of the strongest two-song runs in Jamaican dancehall, the deejay entered September with both “Vancleef Pt 2” and the original “Van Cleef” showing remarkable staying power. By the end of the month, that momentum had become impossible for the CEM chart to ignore.

“Vancleef Pt 2” moves from No. 2 in August to No. 1 on the CEM Top 10 Dancehall Singles for September 2026, giving Malie Donn his first CEM chart-topper of this run.

But September was far from a one-artist race.

Chronic Law delivered one of the month's most explosive late surges with “Fi the Streets,” Masicka and Kraff Gad continued the impressive longevity of “Honor Roll,” Squash strengthened “Psychic,” and Skippa's “Detox” proved that a summer hit can remain relevant long after its initial explosion.

That's important to the CEM methodology.

A new release doesn't automatically deserve a higher position simply because it is new. Likewise, a previous hit doesn't retain its ranking simply because it was successful last month.

The CEM Top 10 Dancehall Singles rewards both new momentum and sustained impact, considering Jamaican streaming consumption, digital performance, radio and nightclub activity, DJ and sound-system rotation, social-media momentum, longevity, cultural impact and overall chart movement. And September delivered plenty of movement.

CEM Top 10 Dancehall Songs – September 2026

1. Vancleef Pt 2 — Malie Donn & Dan Sky ▲ +1

Malie Donn takes the crown.

“Vancleef Pt 2” moves from No. 2 on CEM's August chart to No. 1 after producing one of the strongest sustained performances of any dancehall record in Jamaica during September.

The song accumulated approximately 1.82 million views on YouTube Jamaica between September 2 and 29, making it the platform's most-viewed song in Jamaica for the month.

Its Apple Music performance was just as impressive. “Vancleef Pt 2” spent 21 days at No. 1 on Apple Music Jamaica during September, making it the platform's strongest-performing song of the month.

That combination of longevity, consumption and continued audience demand gives “Vancleef Pt 2” the edge in a highly competitive September.

This wasn't a one-week viral explosion. It was sustained dominance.

2. Fi the Streets — Chronic Law 🆕

If September were judged solely on late-month momentum, Chronic Law would have a serious argument for No. 1.

Released September 11, “Fi the Streets” quickly developed into one of the hottest records in Jamaica.

The song accumulated approximately 1.32 million YouTube Jamaica views during September, despite having significantly less tracking time than several of the records surrounding it.

By September 29, “Fi the Streets” was also sitting at No. 1 on YouTube Jamaica's daily chart, showing that its momentum was actually accelerating as the month ended.

That makes Chronic Law's latest one of the most important records heading into October. For September, it earns the highest new entry at No. 2.

3. Honor Roll — Masicka feat. Kraff Gad ▼ -2

Dropping from No. 1 doesn't mean “Honor Roll” stopped performing.

Quite the opposite.

Masicka and Kraff Gad's collaboration remained one of Jamaica's most consistently consumed records throughout September, generating approximately 1.27 million YouTube Jamaica views during the month.

It also remained firmly established on Apple Music Jamaica, where it spent September competing among the country's biggest songs after previously reaching No. 1.

The record also continued gaining traction through traditional Jamaican rotation.

That sustained performance is precisely why CEM doesn't remove an established record simply to make room for something newer.

“Honor Roll” falls two places, but it remains one of dancehall's strongest records.

4. Van Cleef — Malie Donn ▲ +6

September's biggest CEM climber belongs to Malie Donn.

The original “Van Cleef” jumps from No. 10 in August to No. 4, an extraordinary six-position rise for a record that had already been circulating for months.

During September, “Van Cleef” generated approximately 1.29 million YouTube Jamaica views, making it the fourth-most-viewed song on the platform in Jamaica for the month.

Its Apple Music performance was equally remarkable.

The song reached No. 1 during September and spent virtually the entire month competing directly with its own sequel. Instead of “Vancleef Pt 2” killing the original record, the two songs have strengthened each other. That makes the “Van Cleef” phenomenon one of the biggest dancehall stories of 2026.

5. Psychic — Squash ▲ +4

“Psychic” demonstrates why CEM's chart cannot be built exclusively around streaming numbers.

Squash's record climbs four positions from No. 9 in August to No. 5 after developing substantial strength through Jamaica's traditional dancehall ecosystem.

During the September 11–17 tracking period, “Psychic” reached No. 1 on Jamaica's Dancehall Top 25, a chart compiled using sound-system activity, record shops, nightclubs and radio play.

The achievement came well into the record's chart run, giving “Psychic” something increasingly valuable in today's rapidly moving music environment: Longevity.

Instead of exploding and disappearing, the song continued growing. That earns it CEM's Editor's Pick for September.

6. Detox — Skippa ▼ -2

Skippa's “Detox” refuses to leave the conversation.

The record topped the CEM chart back in July and remained inside our Top 5 in August. Now, months into its run, it still commands enough audience attention to hold the No. 6 position for September.

“Detox” generated approximately 800,000 YouTube Jamaica views during September and remained among Apple Music Jamaica's leading songs throughout much of the month.

By September 29, it was still inside YouTube Jamaica's daily Top 15. That is impressive staying power.

“Detox” may no longer be the hottest new record in Jamaica, but longevity matters — and the numbers show that Jamaican audiences are still listening.

7. Satellite — Govana 🆕

Govana enters the September CEM Top 10 with “Satellite.”

The record accumulated approximately 829,000 YouTube Jamaica views during September, placing it among the month's strongest digital performers.

Govana has consistently demonstrated an ability to combine lyrical substance with records capable of connecting beyond hardcore dancehall audiences, and “Satellite” continues that pattern.

Its growing consumption earns the song its first CEM Top 10 appearance at No. 7.

8. World On Fire — 450 ▼ -1

“World On Fire” slips only one position after entering CEM's August chart at No. 7.

While several newer records produced larger streaming numbers during September, 450 continued receiving meaningful support within Jamaica's traditional dancehall rotation.

The record previously reached No. 1 on Jamaica's Dancehall Top 25 and was still charting deep into September.

That sustained support keeps “World On Fire” inside the CEM Top 10. 450 continues to prove that he belongs among the strongest voices of dancehall's newer generation.

9. Rich MF — Merkz & Feloni19 🆕

Merkz and Feloni19 enter the September CEM chart with “Rich MF.”

The record's growing presence within Jamaica's dancehall ecosystem earns it a place among September's notable movers.

Feloni19 in particular continues to build an increasingly interesting catalogue, with multiple records circulating across Jamaican dancehall spaces.

“Rich MF” earns the No. 9 position as CEM continues watching whether its momentum carries into October.

10. Glocks and Chips — Skippa ▼ -2

Skippa closes the September Top 10 with his second entry.

“Glocks and Chips” drops from No. 8 but still generated approximately 659,000 YouTube Jamaica views during September, enough to demonstrate that the record continues to command a meaningful audience.

Combined with the continued success of “Detox,” Skippa remains one of the most visible artists in Jamaica's current digital dancehall landscape.

And with additional music already beginning to gain traction, his chart story is far from finished.

September 2026 Chart Highlights

👑 Artist of the Month: Malie Donn

There really isn't another choice for September.

Malie Donn finishes the month with the No. 1 and No. 4 records on the CEM chart, while “Vancleef Pt 2” and “Van Cleef” collectively generated more than 3.1 million YouTube Jamaica views during September.

On Apple Music Jamaica, “Vancleef Pt 2” spent 21 days at No. 1 during the month, while “Van Cleef” also reached the summit.

September also brought another major career milestone with the release of Malie Donn's debut studio album, The Golden Child.

What began as the success of one record has developed into something considerably larger.

Malie Donn isn't simply having a hit moment.

He is having a breakout era.

🆕 Highest New Entry: Fi the Streets — Chronic Law

“Fi the Streets” enters CEM at No. 2 after one of September's fastest ascents.

Released September 11, the record still accumulated approximately 1.32 million YouTube Jamaica views before the month ended.

More importantly, it was gaining rather than declining as September closed. That makes Chronic Law an immediate threat to October's No. 1 position.

⬆ Biggest Climber: Van Cleef — Malie Donn

From No. 10 to No. 4, “Van Cleef” makes the largest move on this month's CEM chart.

The original record could easily have been overshadowed by its sequel. Instead, the opposite happened. Both songs became major hits simultaneously, giving Malie Donn one of dancehall's most unusual two-record runs of the year.

🔥 Editor's Pick: Psychic — Squash

Streaming tells only part of dancehall's story.

“Psychic” reaching No. 1 on Jamaica's rotation-based Dancehall Top 25 after weeks on the chart demonstrates the type of organic longevity CEM wants to recognize. Squash earns September's Editor's Pick.

📈 Ones to Watch for October 2026

September ended with another wave of records beginning to challenge the established leaders.

“Money Walk” — DJ Mac, Skippa & CrashDummy immediately deserves attention. By September 28, it had already climbed to No. 3 on Apple Music Jamaica, despite arriving too late in the month to justify replacing records with full September runs.

“Time Capsule” — Valiant is another record showing significant potential, reaching Apple Music Jamaica's Top 10 before September ended.

Kraff Gad's “Fix Things” also appeared as a new entry at No. 12 on YouTube Jamaica's September 29 daily chart, giving it early momentum heading into October.

And then there is “No Regrets” by Iris Stryx. Although it was released months earlier rather than in September, the record exploded during the month, accumulating approximately 1.38 million YouTube Jamaica views — second only to “Vancleef Pt 2.”

That makes it one of Jamaica's biggest sleeper records of 2026 and a song CEM will continue watching closely.

October already has several potential disruptors.

New Music Doesn't Automatically Mean a New No. 1

September illustrates what the CEM chart is designed to capture. Chronic Law had one of the month's fastest-rising new songs. But Malie Donn had the stronger full-month performance.

Masicka and Kraff Gad's “Honor Roll” was no longer new, yet Jamaican audiences continued consuming it at a level that many newer releases couldn't match.

Skippa's “Detox” had already spent months in circulation, yet it still generated approximately 800,000 YouTube Jamaica views during September.

And Squash's “Psychic” demonstrated that a record can build through radio, DJs, nightclubs and sound systems even when it isn't dominating digital streaming.

All of those signals matter. Dancehall isn't consumed in one place, and the CEM chart shouldn't pretend that it is.

Final Word

September 2026 belongs to Malie Donn.

“Vancleef Pt 2” takes the No. 1 position after dominating YouTube Jamaica and Apple Music Jamaica throughout the month, while the original “Van Cleef” makes an extraordinary climb to No. 4.

Together, the two records have transformed Malie Donn's current run into one of the biggest dancehall stories of the year.

But October could bring another change at the top.

Chronic Law's “Fi the Streets” ended September with enormous momentum. Skippa has another potential hit developing with “Money Walk.” Valiant is back in contention with “Time Capsule.” And several new releases are only beginning to reveal their potential.

The competition is getting stronger. And that is exactly what a healthy dancehall chart should look like.

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By Dante Jackson, Entertainment Editor