Top 10 Most-Viewed Dancehall Videos of 2025 on YouTube

“Shake It to the Max” leads the pack as Vybz Kartel Kartel, Valiant, Masicka, Malie Donn, and Armanii secure their spots — here are the numbers

Malie Donn, Vybz Kartel, Armanii and Masicka

Overall, global trends continue to shift fast. And while dancehall’s numbers may not suggest an overwhelmingly dominant year on paper, the streaming era is still shaping the genre in powerful ways. Several tracks racked up millions of views, and one record, in particular, shattered every metric across the Afro-dancehall seam by a massive margin.

As we step into 2026, it’s the perfect moment to look back at the dancehall songs that commanded YouTube and influenced the genre’s global evolution.

Moliy Ft. Shenseea, Skillibeng - "Shake It to the Max (Fly) (Remix)"

No other dancehall single in 2025 came close to matching the impact of the “Shake It to the Max (FLY)” remix. The track, featuring dancehall superstars Shenseea’s poise and Skillibeng’s razor-edge menace, alongside Silent Addy and Disco N’Neil’s tight production, creates a flawless storm — but it’s Moliy’s hypnotic delivery that ultimately takes control, commanding bodies to bend, drop, and move without restraint.

The track didn’t just dominate the culture; it stormed the charts. It scaled the Billboard Global 200, landed on both Spotify and TikTok’s Songs of Summer lists, amassed more than 375 million Spotify streams, and crossed 220 million views on YouTube, cementing its status as the year’s defining dancehall-Afro fusion anthem.

Vybz Kartel - "God Is The Greatest"

Vybz Kartel delivered an exceptional year for the genre. Beyond his blockbuster Worl' Boss tour, he returned to releasing new music and filming visuals for iconic tracks completed after his release from prison - all of which continue to dominate global consumption.

Among his new releases, “God Is The Greatest” stands out as a true anthem of gratitude, and arguably his most significant hit since regaining his freedom. The official music video has surpassed 25 million YouTube views, while the song has become the emotional finale at every one of his shows often moving Kartel to tears.

Valiant - "Passenger Princess"

Valiant has cemented his place at the top of the genre with a highly productive year, anchored by his runaway hit “Passenger Princess” on Rvssian’s Story Book riddim. A magnet for female fans and a certified crowd favorite, the song became such a massive anthem that it inspired the name of his North American tour.

With 24 million YouTube views and climbing, don’t be mistaken - this was one of the defining dancehall hits of 2025.

Masicka - "Rich Sex"

Masicka delivered one of his most powerful years to date, and his first-ever collaboration with Rvssian quickly became a dance-floor staple. “Rich Sex,” the second massive hit on the Story Book riddim, has asserted its dominance with over 23 million YouTube views, solidifying Masicka’s impact on the 2025 dancehall landscape.

Armanii Ft. Malie Donn - "8:00 PM"

Armanii and Malie Donn set the scene ablaze with their February release “8:00 PM.” The two trade seductive verses - Armanii’s soft, smooth delivery melting effortlessly into Malie’s wicked flair. The track’s impact was undeniable: the audio pulled in 14 million views, the video added another 16 million, pushing the collaboration past 30 million overall. Its success even sparked a follow-up link-up between the duo.

Chronic Law - "NY Girls"

“NY Girls” by Chronic Law kicked off a full juggling from New York–based producer CJTheChemist, racking up over 15 million YouTube views and quickly becoming a certified dancehall party anthem. The track has been attracting crowds from New York straight to the Caribbean, solidifying its place on playlists and dance floors everywhere.

Malie Donn - "Suspect"

Malie Donn kept the girls on their toes this year with his piercing, captivating flow, and “Suspect” stood firmly at the forefront with 14 million YouTube views. The single composed by young talents Disaster Music and Prod. Svcci, and produced by Yow Falcon, Dansky Records, and Attomatic Records, has been running the streets since January, marking one of Malie’s standout moments of 2025.

Masicka - "Mute"

Masicka delivered several bangers this year, but one single, standing on its own outside any juggling project - rose above the rest. “Mute,” with its sharp, assertive message, resonated across the scene for much of the year, and its impact is clear with 13 million YouTube views to date.

Skillibeng - “New Gears”

First featured on Skillibeng’s International project, “New Gears” quickly became a fan favorite. Skillibeng fires off bold, rapid lyrics over a creative sample of Françoise Hardy’s 1965 classic “Mon amie la Rose,” giving the track a timeless edge. It has accumulated more than 12 million YouTube views, and the later remix featuring a magnetic verse from Vybz Kartel even earned a mention in Billboard’s monthly picks column.

Squash - "Know Bout Dat"

It hasn’t been an easy year for Squash, with challenges outside the musical arena, but he still managed to perform at an impressively high level. His April release pulled in over 12.3 million YouTube views, riding the momentum of “Get Up” and "Big Breeze" from 2024 and reinforcing the continued demand for Squash’s unmistakable sound.

Malie Donn - "Body Tea"

On the same riddim where Squash delivered strong numbers, Malie Donn makes a second appearance on this list. The track aimed directly at his female fan base, connected instantly, driven by his smooth flow, confident delivery, and catchy, attention-grabbing lyrics. It has since climbed past 11 million YouTube views, further proving Malie’s undeniable momentum in 2025.

Ayetian, Govana - "Wah Yo Deh Pan"

One of the most viral songs of the year, without doubt, pulled in 10 million YouTube views for its official video. Ayetian continued his breakout run with a unique, gripping flow and bold lyricism and bringing in one of the most brilliant creative forces in girl-focused tracks, Govana, pushed it even further. Their hit “Wah Yo Deh Pan” became a certified party favorite, climbed the charts, and cemented its place as a must-play playlist staple throughout 2025.