Skippa Adds Over 150M YouTube Views in 2026 as Billboard Return Opens New Doors

The fast-rising dancehall star continues his impressive digital run, with “Ray Charles” gaining momentum and YouTube’s return to Billboard in 2027 potentially opening new opportunities for international chart success

Skippa racks up 150 Million+ YouTube views in 2026 (Photo: Lumi Pulkkinen)

Fast-rising dancehall star Skippa continues to rack up impressive numbers on YouTube, further cementing his position among the leading faces of dancehall’s new generation. After closing out 2025 with over 200 million views, the deejay has now surpassed 350 million total views on his official channel, adding more than 150 million views in the first 11 months of 2026 and putting him on pace to potentially double his year-end 2025 total.

Skippa continues to battle fellow dancehall star Malie Donn for the top spot on Apple Music Jamaica’s charts, with both artistes maintaining a commanding presence. His latest viral track, “Ray Charles,” has also gained momentum, climbing to No. 2 on Jamaica’s Apple Music Top 25 playlist, further extending his impressive streak of charting singles.

Meanwhile, with YouTube announcing its return to the Billboard charts in January 2027, Skippa’s massive traction on the platform could open new opportunities for his future releases to make an impact on the prestigious U.S. charts.

Under Billboard’s revised methodology, ad-supported streams will carry greater weight, potentially benefiting artistes like Skippa, who have built strong audiences on YouTube, provided their music generates sufficient eligible streaming activity in the U.S.