Byron Messia’s “Talibans” Now Boasts Over 100 Million Streams on Spotify

The Kittitian Dancehall star adds another streaming milestone with his global smash hit, which previously surpassed the 100 million mark on YouTube in 2025

Byron Messia scoresanother major milestone With “Talibans”

Dancehall artiste Byron Messia has added another impressive feat to his career, with his breakout hit “Talibans” officially surpassing 100 million streams on Spotify.

The latest achievement follows the song’s official music video surpassing 100 million views on YouTube in 2025, with the visual now standing at over 134 million views, further cementing its status as one of the biggest Dancehall hits in recent years.

Released on January 20, 2023, “Talibans” became a global sensation, dominating the Caribbean music scene while gaining international recognition. The St. Kitts-based singjay has since performed the hit at packed venues across the United States and Europe, with fans singing along word for word.

The track has also received endorsements from international superstars, including Chris Brown and Burna Boy, with the latter joining Messia for the official remix, “Talibans II,” which has accumulated over 90 million Spotify streams. The remix's official music video was filmed in Jamaica.

“Talibans” earned Platinum certification in the United Kingdom from the BPI in 2025, representing over 600,000 sales and streaming units, alongside Gold certification in Canada.

With over 343 million total streams on Spotify to date, Byron Messia continues to demonstrate his global appeal, with “Talibans” remaining a pivotal release in the Kittitian artiste’s growing international success.