CEM Top 10 Reggae Songs – September 2026

The Official Caribbean EMagazine Reggae Chart

September brought a changing of the guard to reggae.

While some of the summer’s strongest records continued to demonstrate impressive staying power, a new group of singles pushed aggressively into the conversation. Ginjah delivered one of the month’s biggest surges, Future Fambo & Sheenwrks climbed all the way to the top of Jamaica’s reggae chart, Christopher Martin and Agent Sasco gained momentum with “Easy,” and Koffee returned with another new release.

But Caribbean EMagazine’s monthly chart is not designed to reward novelty alone.

The CEM Top 10 Reggae Songs weighs new momentum alongside sustained impact, considering chart performance, streaming and digital activity, radio support, audience response, cultural relevance, longevity and editorial assessment.

A new release therefore doesn't automatically outrank a song that has spent months proving its strength.

With that in mind, here is the Official Caribbean EMagazine Top 10 Reggae Singles for September 2026.

1. Wata — Ginjah

🆕 New Entry

September belongs to Ginjah.

“Wata” developed into one of the month’s undeniable reggae success stories, reaching No. 1 on Jamaica’s Reggae Top 25 and holding the position for two consecutive weeks.

That sustained performance is what separates “Wata” from a record simply enjoying a temporary spike.

Ginjah has long been respected for his distinctive voice and commitment to conscious reggae, but “Wata” gives him a fresh moment in the spotlight.

CEM Rating: ★★★★★

2. Hills of St. Ann — Stephen Marley

▼ Down from No. 1

Losing the top position doesn't mean losing relevance.

Stephen Marley's “Hills of St. Ann” entered September after reaching No. 1 and continued demonstrating remarkable staying power throughout the month.

Instead of removing it simply because newer songs arrived, CEM rewards the longevity.

The record has become one of 2026's strongest examples of roots reggae growing organically over time rather than depending on a massive opening week.

Stephen Marley may no longer be No. 1, but “Hills of St. Ann” remains firmly among reggae's most important current records.

CEM Rating: ★★★★★

3. Give Thanks — Future Fambo & Sheenwrks

🆕 New Entry

Now this is momentum.

“Give Thanks” steadily worked its way through Jamaica's reggae rankings before reaching No. 1 as September came to a close.

What makes the record particularly deserving of its CEM debut is that this wasn't an overnight jump. By the time it reached the summit, “Give Thanks” had already accumulated weeks of chart activity.

The result is one of September's strongest combinations of momentum and staying power.

CEM Rating: ★★★★★

4. Good Over Evil — Vernal Sage

▼ Down from No. 2

Vernal Sage continues to prove that “Good Over Evil” wasn't a temporary breakthrough.

After reaching No. 1 during its run, the conscious reggae anthem remained active throughout September despite increasing competition from newer releases. That longevity matters.

One of the goals of the CEM chart is to recognize records that might not have the promotional machinery of reggae's biggest international stars but are clearly connecting with listeners.

“Good Over Evil” continues to do exactly that.

CEM Rating: ★★★★½

5. Butterflies — Buju Banton

▼ Down from No. 3

Few records on the CEM chart have demonstrated the staying power of “Butterflies.”

Buju Banton's single had already accumulated three weeks at No. 1 elsewhere during its run and remained inside Jamaica's reggae rankings deep into September. That is impressive longevity.

“Butterflies” slips two positions on CEM this month, but after months of competition against an increasingly crowded field, remaining inside the Top 5 is an achievement of its own.

CEM Rating: ★★★★½

6. Easy — Christopher Martin & Agent Sasco

🆕 New Entry

“Easy” has been doing things the right way — steadily.

Christopher Martin and Agent Sasco watched the collaboration move upward through Jamaica's reggae rankings during the closing weeks of September, establishing one of the cleanest upward trajectories of the month.

The pairing works because both artists bring something different to the record without overpowering each other.

With its September momentum still building, “Easy” could be a serious contender to climb higher in October.

CEM Rating: ★★★★½

7. 1 Psalm — Masicka & Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley

🆕 New Entry

Masicka and Damian Marley joining forces was always going to attract attention. But “1 Psalm” is earning its CEM placement through more than star power.

The record climbed substantially through Jamaica's reggae rankings during September while also showing strength across Jamaican digital listening.

The collaboration bridges contemporary Jamaican music with reggae's deeper cultural foundations, creating a record capable of connecting with audiences on both sides of the reggae-dancehall spectrum.

CEM Rating: ★★★★½

8. My Sound — Christopher Ellis

▲ Up from No. 10

Sometimes patience wins.

Christopher Ellis entered the August CEM chart at No. 10 with “My Sound.” Rather than disappearing when the next wave of releases arrived, the record strengthened its position.

Its celebration of Jamaican sound-system culture gives the song additional significance beyond its chart performance.

Reggae's global story cannot be separated from sound-system culture, and Ellis pays tribute to that foundation while keeping the record contemporary.

CEM Rating: ★★★★☆

9. Ova So — Koffee

🆕 New Entry

Koffee continues her return. Following August's “Summer Fruit,” the Grammy-winning Jamaican artist released “Ova So” in September as another step toward her next musical chapter.

CEM is deliberately starting the record at No. 9 rather than automatically pushing it into the upper tier because of Koffee's international profile.

The chart should reward performance, not celebrity. But make no mistake: “Ova So” is one of the records we're watching most closely. If its momentum accelerates during October, expect a significant climb.

CEM Rating: ★★★★☆

10. The Return — Yaksta

▼ Down from No. 4

Yaksta closes September's Top 10. “The Return” drops significantly from August, but its continued presence demonstrates that the record hasn't disappeared from the reggae conversation.

More importantly, Yaksta has spent much of 2026 proving his ability to generate multiple relevant records rather than relying on one breakout song. With increased competition arriving in September, “The Return” holds onto the final position.

CEM Rating: ★★★★☆

⬆ Biggest Climber

My Sound — Christopher Ellis

Christopher Ellis earns September's Biggest Climber distinction after moving from No. 10 to No. 8.

It isn't an enormous jump — and that's important.

CEM isn't going to manufacture dramatic movement where it doesn't exist. “My Sound” earns the title because it is the returning record that genuinely moved upward this month while several previous chart entries declined.

Its continued growth makes October worth watching.

🆕 Highest New Entry

Wata — Ginjah

There was no easing onto the chart for Ginjah.

“Wata” enters the CEM ranking directly at No. 1, backed by one of September's strongest reggae chart performances.

Breaking into the Top 10 is difficult. Debuting at No. 1 requires something more. This month, “Wata” earned it.

🔥 Editor's Pick

Ova So — Koffee

Chart position and editorial interest aren't always the same thing.

Koffee's “Ova So” begins at No. 9, but it may be the September release with the greatest potential to dramatically change the October chart.

Rather than ranking the song higher based solely on Koffee's reputation, we're allowing the record's performance to determine where it goes next. Consider No. 9 the starting line.

📈 Ones to Watch — October 2026

Winning — Stephen Marley & Beenie Man

Two Jamaican heavyweights together immediately make “Winning” one to monitor. Its mid-September arrival gives the collaboration a better opportunity to demonstrate its true strength during October.

Why Love — Busy Signal

This one is knocking loudly on the door. With strong September reggae-chart movement already behind it, “Why Love” could easily become one of October's CEM entrants.

Treat Mama Good — Singer Dee & Richie Spice

A combination worth watching as October develops, particularly if radio and reggae-chart support continue building.

We Dem Wah — Kabaka Pyramid

Kabaka Pyramid remains one of contemporary reggae's strongest lyrical voices, and any sustained movement behind this record will put it firmly into the October conversation.

A Little Bit (I'm Okay) — Ky-Mani Marley

After entering CEM's August Top 10, Ky-Mani Marley's reflective single remains a record worth monitoring. Its next phase will determine whether it can regain chart territory or gives way to newer releases.

👑 Artist of the Month

Ginjah

There are bigger international names on this month's chart.

That isn't the point.

Ginjah is CEM's September 2026 Artist of the Month because September belonged to “Wata.”

The single climbed to No. 1 and remained there for two weeks, giving Ginjah one of the month's strongest reggae performances.

Recognizing moments like this is central to what the Caribbean EMagazine chart should represent.

Reggae is bigger than a handful of internationally recognizable names. The genre remains powered by veterans, emerging artists, independent artists, producers, radio, sound systems and audiences throughout Jamaica, the Caribbean and the diaspora. When the music moves, the chart should move with it.

Final Word

September demonstrates exactly why Caribbean EMagazine created an independent reggae chart.

If we rewarded only new releases, records like “Hills of St. Ann,” “Butterflies” and “Good Over Evil” would disappear too quickly.

If we rewarded longevity alone, there would be no room for the explosive rise of “Wata,” the late-month surge of “Give Thanks,” or Koffee's newest chapter. The answer lies somewhere between the two.

New momentum matters. Sustained impact matters more than ever.

And the competition is about to get even stronger.

Stephen Marley and Beenie Man have “Winning” waiting in the wings. Busy Signal is applying pressure with “Why Love.” Koffee has another record beginning its climb. And several September releases haven't had enough time to reveal their full potential.

That means October's CEM Top 10 could look very different.

For now, however, Ginjah has the crown.

“Wata” is the No. 1 reggae song on Caribbean EMagazine's September 2026 chart.

By Dante Jackson, Entertainment Editor