Major Lazer lights up Billboard summit
KNOW No Better (EP) from Major Lazer returns to the top of the Billboard Reggae chart for a third non-consecutive week. The set removed last week’s chart topper the various artistes compilation Soca Gold 2017, which tumbled to number four.
There are three re-entries inside the Top 15 portion and three new entries.
Leading the charge of new entries at number five is Sharp and Ready by Double Tiger. The Brooklyn-based producer/vocalist, whose real name is Jay Spaker, released the set on June 30 via Easy Star Records.
With 12 tracks, Sharp and Ready features songs including Rocky Time, Time Has Come, and Ram Dancehall.
New at number six is From Zero by Indubious. Released July 1 via Righteous Sound Productions, it contains 14 tracks, including collaborations with Sizzla and Midnite’s Vaughn Benjamin.
Maui reggae artiste Jordan T debuts at number 14 with Bridges with the Vibes. Released July 1 on the Jordan T Music Productions label, it features 13-tracks, including the collab Find Ya Riddim with Jemere Morgan.
Elsewhere on the chart, Rebelution’s Falling Into Place moves up one rung to number two, while Collie Buddz fires up three spots to number three with Good Life.
Ziggy Marley’s self-titled set moves up to number seven, while The Moment (EP) by the Expendables re-enters at number eight.
Falling a spot down to number nine is Live at Red Rocks by Rebelution, while Common Kings hold steady at 10 with Lost in Paradise.
Rising four places up to 11 is A Dollar Short & A Minute Late by Landon McNamara, while Bob Marley & the Wailers’ The Legend Live: Santa Barbara Country Bowl November 25th, 1979 re-enters at number 12.
Get Soca 2017 jumps back onto the chart at number 13, while Wash House Ting by J Boog rounds out at the number 15 spot.