Subscribe Login
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Business Bites
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Videos
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obits
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Business Bites
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Videos
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obits
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
  • Home
  • News
    • International News
  • Latest
  • Business
    • Business Bites
  • Cartoon
  • Games
  • Food Awards
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Bookends
  • Regional
  • Sports
    • Sports
    • World Cup
    • World Champs
    • Olympics
  • Videos
  • Career & Education
  • Classifieds
  • All Woman
  • Environment
  • Webinars
  • More
    • Football
    • Elections
    • Letters
    • Advertorial
    • Columns
    • Editorial
    • Supplements
  • Epaper
  • Design Week
High marks for Malie Donn’s The Golden Child
Malie Donn
Entertainment, Music
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com  
October 11, 2026

High marks for Malie Donn’s The Golden Child

DANCEHALL artiste Malie Donn continues to make significant strides on the international music scene with his debut studio album, The Golden Child, securing multiple positions on Apple Music charts across several territories.

Released on September 4 through VP Records, the 21-track project has climbed to the #1 spot on Apple Music’s Reggae Albums chart in Bermuda, St Lucia, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The album has also secured the #2 position in Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Guyana, and Anguilla.

Its success extends beyond the reggae category, having peaked at #3 on the overall Apple Music Albums chart in Jamaica, St Lucia, and Antigua and Barbuda.

Internationally, The Golden Child has also made its presence felt, reaching #4 on the Apple Music Reggae Albums chart in the United Kingdom and Canada, and #5 in the United States. The project has additionally charted in France, Denmark, Singapore, and Portugal, underscoring the artiste’s growing appeal beyond traditional dancehall markets.

For Malie Donn, the album represents a defining chapter in his musical journey, reflecting both his personal experiences and artistic evolution.

“ The Golden Child represents everything that brought me to this point — the pressure, the growth, the wins, and the lessons,” Malie Donn shared in a previous interview with the Jamaica Observer. “This album gives people a chance to hear more of who I am as an artiste, where I want to take the music next, and the versatility I bring.”

The project, led by the title track Golden Child, featuring Squash, also boasts collaborations with Byron Messia, DJ Frass, Antuwang, and Javo Donn.

Adding to the momentum, the entertainer has released official music videos for two tracks from the album, Live Life and SWFT, offering fans fresh visuals to complement the project.

The album’s strong chart showing follows a successful outing in London, England, where Malie Donn delivered a sold-out headline performance at indigo at The O2 on September 5, one day after its release. His international visibility received another boost during the album’s release week when he was featured on the cover of Apple Music’s Reggae playlist.

With The Golden Child continuing to resonate with audiences across the Caribbean, North America, Europe, and other territories, Malie Donn is looking to build on the project’s success while further establishing himself as one of dancehall’s emerging international talents.

{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

Latest News, News
Jess calls for judicial discretion amid Govt’s proposed 20-year minimum gun sentence
October 26, 2026
Opposition Spokesperson on Justice, Zuleika Jess, has expressed strong reservations about the National Security Council’s recommendation to increase t...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Kane beats Yamal and Mbappe to taste Ballon d’Or glory
Latest News, Sports
Kane beats Yamal and Mbappe to taste Ballon d’Or glory
October 26, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years in his native city of London on Monday, beating out s...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Latest News, News
Morgan defends JLP’s stewardship of economy, accuses PNP of distraction
October 26, 2026
Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Senator Marlon Morgan has launched a vigorous defence of the Andrew Holness-led Jamaica Labour P...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Latest News, News
Fi Wi Land: From their first steps, Jamaica’s sea turtles must be protected
October 26, 2026
Once abundant along the island’s shores and in its surrounding waters, Jamaica’s sea turtles now face mounting threats to their survival. From habitat...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Latest News, Sports
‘Bunny’ Shaw finishes historic third in Ballon d’Or race
October 26, 2026
Jamaica's Khadija "Bunny" Shaw finished a historic third in the women's Ballon d'Or race. It is the highest a Jamaican has ever placed in the race for...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer", "breaking-news":"Push Notifications"}
Bad Sekki to make first US trip in November after securing visa
Entertainment, Latest News
Bad Sekki to make first US trip in November after securing visa
Brian Pitter | Digital Media Specialist 
October 26, 2026
Popular Jamaican comedian and content creator Karlando "Bad Sekki" Bailey is set to travel to the United States for the first time on November 16 afte...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Football legend Ronaldinho to play in Jamaica
Latest News, Sports
Football legend Ronaldinho to play in Jamaica
October 26, 2026
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho will touch down in Jamaica for a series of events from December 3-7, his visit coinciding with the honoring of th...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Latest News, News
Sinclair rejects claims that plea bargaining absent from Firearms Act
October 26, 2026
Government Senator Charles Sinclair says a narrative created by some individuals in the legal fraternity that no provision exists for plea bargain und...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer", "breaking-news":"Push Notifications"}
❮ ❯

Polls

HOUSE RULES

  1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Recent Posts

Archives

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives

Logo Jamaica Observer
Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean
Featured Tags
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Health
  • Auto
  • Business
  • Letters
  • Page2
  • Football
Categories
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
Ads
img
Jamaica Observer, © All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • RSS Feeds
  • Feedback
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Code of Conduct