Shenseea has become the first Jamaican female artiste to reach the number one spot on the Billboard Latin Airplay chart [1].
This achievement marks a historic milestone for Jamaican music, breaking a gender barrier on a chart typically dominated by Latin American artists. The success highlights the growing global influence of dancehall and its ability to merge with reggaeton to capture international audiences.
The milestone was achieved with the track "Echo (FIFA World Cup 2026)," a collaboration with Daddy Yankee [1]. The song climbed the rankings to secure the top position after previously ranking at number six [1].
The rise of the track coincides with the global spotlight on the FIFA World Cup 2026, providing a massive platform for the collaboration. By crossing over into the Latin market, Shenseea has expanded the reach of Jamaican female artists into a new commercial demographic.
"Shenseea has made history on Billboard's Latin Airplay chart, becoming the first female Jamaican artiste to reach the #1 spot," the Jamaica Observer said [1].
The chart performance reflects a broader trend of Caribbean artists collaborating with Latin superstars to enter the U.S. and global markets. While Jamaican men have seen success in various charts, this specific achievement on the Latin Airplay chart is an unprecedented first for a woman from the island [1].
“Shenseea has become the first Jamaican female artiste to reach the number one spot on the Billboard Latin Airplay chart.”
This chart position signifies the increasing permeability between Caribbean dancehall and Latin urban music. By leveraging a high-profile sporting event like the FIFA World Cup 2026, Shenseea has demonstrated that Jamaican female artists can achieve commercial dominance in the Latin market, potentially opening doors for more cross-genre collaborations between Jamaica and Latin America.
