{"id":11960,"date":"2026-01-16T10:35:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T10:35:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/?p=11960"},"modified":"2026-01-23T11:19:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T11:19:03","slug":"reggae-north-radio-launches-canadian-top-20-chart-sone-g-debuts-at-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/?p=11960","title":{"rendered":"Reggae North Radio Launches Canadian Top 20 Chart, Sone G Debuts at #1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Saturday, January 10<\/em> marked a milestone for Canadian reggae music with the launch of the very first episode of the Reggae North Canadian Top 20 Chart<\/strong> on Reggae North Radio. The inaugural chart introduced listeners worldwide to 20 Canadian reggae and dancehall songs released in 2025, with most arriving in the latter part of the year, highlighting the growing depth and quality of reggae music coming out of Canada.<\/p>\n

Claiming the historic first number one spot is reggae gospel artist Sone G<\/strong> with his inspirational track \u201cRescue Me.\u201d<\/em><\/strong> Released in September 2025, the song has been gaining strong traction on reggae radio in Canada and internationally. Its success reflects not only Sone G\u2019s message-driven artistry but also the broader musical movement emerging from Canada\u2019s reggae community.<\/p>\n

Sone G and his production team expressed gratitude and excitement over the achievement.
\n\u201cThis is bigger than just having a number one song,\u201d Sone G said. \u201cYour support is helping to reach hearts all around the world, so thank you for believing in the music and the mission. Big Love.\u201d<\/p>\n

The idea for the Reggae North Canadian Top 20 Chart grew out of ongoing conversations between Reggae North Radio Manager and host Tony Anthony<\/strong> and fellow radio DJs and music industry professionals. Many were curious about Canadian reggae and dancehall artists and eager to discover more music from the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cSeveral people in the music business from different parts of the world were hearing a lot of music and artists they were hearing for the first time on my shows, especially Solutions<\/em>, where I play two hours of strictly Canadian music every Monday,\u201d Anthony explained. \u201cThey were impressed with the quality of the music. Many said they had access to a few Canadian artists, but they wanted to discover more music coming from this side of the world\u2014and have real access to it. So, we decided a Top 20 chart would be part of the solution.\u201d<\/p>\n

Veteran Washington, D.C.\u2013based radio DJ Tony Carr<\/strong>, a long-time supporter of Canadian reggae artists, welcomed the initiative, noting that access has often been a challenge.
\n\u201cI will now use this to find Canadian reggae music, which I find hard to come by,\u201d Carr said. \u201cI already downloaded every song on the chart and made a folder for Canadian reggae. Thanks, Reggae North.\u201d<\/p>\n

Unlike many charts, the Reggae North Canadian Top 20 is not driven solely by hype, location, or name recognition. Rankings are influenced by production quality, lyrical content, overall musical excellence, and listener requests\u2014aiming to accurately represent the state of reggae and dancehall music in Canada.<\/p>\n

\u201cReggae North Canada Inc.\u2019s mandate is simple: use our platform to give Canadian reggae and dancehall artists as much exposure as possible,\u201d Anthony said. \u201cThanks to the internet, in five years we\u2019ve built a weekly online magazine, an online radio station that plays the most Canadian reggae and dancehall music anywhere in the world, and this year marks our third Reggae North Music Awards.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reggae North continues to welcome dialogue and community engagement. Those interested in learning more about the chart or other initiatives can text or WhatsApp 416-660-8911<\/strong>. Canadian artists seeking airplay on Reggae North Radio are invited to submit their music to Reggaenorthradio2@gmail.com<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

As the movement grows, the message remains clear: rather than waiting for inclusion, Canadian reggae artists are building their own platforms\u2014on their own terms.<\/p>\n

Below is the Reggae North Canadian Top 20 Chart.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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