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- Rebelution's 'Live in St Augustine' debuts at #9 on Billboard's Reggae Albums chart, marking the band's 15th charting title.
- The album was recorded in September 2021 and released in May 2022, but this is its first appearance on the Billboard tally.
- Bob Marley's 'Legend' spends a 322nd non-consecutive week at #1, highlighting the enduring dominance of classic reggae on the charts.
The GRAMMY-nominated reggae band Rebelution has secured its 15th entry on Billboard's Reggae Albums chart, marking another milestone for one of the United States' top-selling touring acts in the genre. The band's live album, 'Live in St Augustine,' debuted at number nine on the chart. This release marks the album's first appearance on the Billboard tally, despite being recorded at the St Augustine Amphitheatre on September 16, 2021, and released in May of the following year via Round Hill Records.
Rebelution's consistent chart presence is built on a foundation of commercial success, including three RIAA-certified gold singles: 'Lazy Afternoon,' 'Fade Away,' and 'Count Me In.' The band has a history of topping the Reggae Albums chart, with previous number-one projects including 'Bright Side of Life,' 'Peace of Mind,' 'Count Me In,' 'Falling into Place,' 'Free Rein,' the 'Count Me In (Remix) EP,' 'Live at Red Rocks,' and the 'Count Me In (Acoustic)' release. This latest achievement underscores their enduring popularity and the strong demand for their live recordings among fans.
The broader Billboard Reggae Albums chart landscape shows remarkable stability at the very top. Bob Marley and the Wailers' 'Legend' continues its historic reign, spending a 322nd non-consecutive week at number one. Sean Paul's 'Dutty Classics Collection' holds firm at number two, while Shaggy's 'Best of Shaggy: The Boombastic Collection' remains at number three. The fourth and fifth positions are occupied by Sean Paul's 'World on Fire' and 'Dutty Rock,' respectively. UB40's 'Greatest Hits,' Stick Figure's 'Wisdom,' and Bob Marley and the Wailers' 'Exodus' retain their positions at sixth, seventh, and eighth. Following Rebelution's new entry at number nine, Stick Figure's 'Set in Stone' rounds out the top ten, moving down one spot.
Beyond the reggae-specific chart, Caribbean artists are making waves on Billboard's global rankings. Sean Paul's collaboration with Keyshia Cole, '(When You Gonna) Give it Up to Me,' shows strong momentum on the Global 200 chart, climbing from position 65 to 59 in its seventh week. However, on the Global 200 Excluding US chart, the track experienced a slight dip, moving from 43 to 47. In regional radio charts, The Voice of the Caribbean's latest Florida Reggae and Dancehall Top 20 Radio Singles chart sees 'What I Like' by Moliy, Ayetian, and Tyga maintaining the top spot for a second consecutive week. Vybz Kartel's 'SYM' has climbed to the number two position, demonstrating the dynamic and competitive nature of the current Caribbean music scene across both album sales and radio airplay.