Hit machine Mavado biggest hit for 2011 was “Settle Down.” The track elevate the singjay among female dancehall fans. Watch the video for Popcaan “Only Man She Want” below. The track was visible on several charts locally and overseas, coupled by over 2 million views on Youtube. His massive hit single “Only Man She Want” has become an anthem for for his fans. Portmore Empire’s Popcaan proves to dancehall fans that he is the new act to watch. Watch the video for “She Doesn’t Mind” below.

The track rocked up more than 15 millions views on Youtube for it’s official video and the audio.

“She Doesn’t Mind” remind us of Sean Paul in the Gimmi Di Light era. Listen to Vybz Kartel “Benz Punany” below.ĭancehall star Sean Paul made a huge comeback in 2011 with several tracks in rotation, as well as, working behind the scenes producing riddims and tracks for other artistes. The chart topping single spark several counteraction and version from other artistes, including a female version. The track garnered over 4 million views on Youtube without an official video. Vybz Kartel single “Benz Punany” was release in December of 2010 but went on to become a massive hit in 2011. The track was also remix by Hip Hop star Akon.

The track rocked up over a million views on Youtube. “Delilah” was a fan favourite in 2011 in clubs and dancehall sessions. Mavado’s first single off his newly form Mansion Records label was “Delilah.” A catchy single that elevate the singjay’s vocals to higher heights. Listen to DeMarco’s “I love My life” below. The track initially rocked up more than 20 million views on Youtube, but was later removed from the site along with the user account associated with it. The track top several charts in the Caribbean and Europe for several weeks, making it one of Octane’s biggest hits.ĭeMarco proves his consistency with the release of his mega hit single “I Love My Life.” The consciously lyrically deejay scored an instant hit when he release the track in late 2010. “Badmind Fi Di Year” was a massive hit from the moment it reaches the airwaves. I-Octane carry over his momentum from 2010 into 2011 with a slew of hits. The list was compiled through extensive research on the impact of each song globally and locally in Jamaica during 2011.Īmong the criteria that we take into consideration are airplay on radio and television, online plays on Youtube and Facebook etc, impact in dancehall sessions and clubs and also sales. Urban Islandz compiled the list of top 10 reggae/dancehall tracks for the year 2011. Other artistes continues to release good material including I-Octane, Khago and Assassin aka Agent Sasco. We saw several young acts making massive strides on the airwaves and on the charts, and also several industry veterans making a comeback.įor the most part of the year, the charts were dominated by heavy weights such as Vybz Kartel, Mavado, Sean Paul and newcomer Popcaan. The year 2011 was a massive year reggae and dancehall music.

2011 reggae riddims list