Jamaican dancehall star Konshens has pulled off what many believed was impossible, toppling Bob Marley and the Wailers’ Legend from the No. 1 spot on the U.S. iTunes Reggae chart.
His latest project, Pool Party, surged to the top just three days after release, marking a rare and historic moment in the genre’s digital landscape.
The feat not only disrupts a long-standing chart tradition but positions Konshens as the first modern dancehall artist in recent memory to eclipse Marley’s 1984 compilation, which has held a near-permanent grip on reggae rankings for decades.
Legend has long been considered reggae’s gold standard, a timeless body of work that’s dominated Billboard and iTunes charts globally, often brushing aside attempts by newer acts to rise above it. That grip appeared unshakable, until Pool Party arrived.
Konshens took to his Instagram, writing, “We number 1 in Reggae and number 46 across ALL genres????. Love you guys??♥️. My boy must be crying because he so happy ???. Now lets hurry up and celebrate before Bob Marley team wake up.”
Fused with vibrant dancehall rhythms, Afrobeat nuances, and global pop polish, Pool Party has connected with younger, digital-savvy listeners in a major way.
Tracks like “Switch It Up” and “Take Yuh Time” have transformed the album into an early summer anthem, earning massive streaming numbers and online buzz.
According to PopVortex, which monitors real-time iTunes trends, Konshens officially overtook Marley on June 30, just 72 hours after the album’s release.
Though other projects have briefly flirted with the top spot, Pool Party is being hailed as the first pure dancehall album to dethrone Legend so swiftly and decisively.
The achievement has sparked celebrations online, with fans and industry insiders calling it a “changing of the guard” moment for Jamaican music. While Marley’s legacy remains intact, Konshens’ rise underscores the genre’s evolution, and dancehall’s growing global pull.