Shenseea has officially surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, cementing her place among Jamaica’s most successful artists. She is now the second Jamaican-born woman to achieve this milestone, joining Nyla of Brick & Lace fame.
Her most-streamed track on the platform is “Pure Souls” by Kanye West, where she delivered a standout feature on his Donda album. Following closely behind is “Honey” by Purple Disco Machine featuring Nile Rodgers, which has racked up 77 million streams as of February 11, 2025.
Other notable hits contributing to her success include:
- “Shenyeng Anthem” – 69 million streams
- “Blessed” ft. Tyga – 68 million streams
Shenseea is now the only Jamaica-born artist with five songs surpassing 50 million streams on Spotify, further solidifying her global appeal.
Nyla: The First Jamaican-Born Woman to Reach 1 Billion Streams
Nyla, formerly of the reggae-pop duo Brick & Lace, was the first Jamaican-born woman to hit the 1 billion mark in 2023. This achievement was largely driven by her collaboration with Major Lazer on the smash hit “Light It Up (Remix),” which accounts for a staggering 1.39 billion of her total 1.4 billion career streams.
Her other major credits include:
- “Follow the Leader” – Wisin & Yandel ft. Jennifer Lopez (86 million streams)
- “Love Is Wicked” – as part of Brick & Lace (43 million streams)
Stefflon Don: The Reigning Queen of Jamaican-Descent Artists on Spotify
While Shenseea and Nyla continue to break records, Stefflon Don remains the most commercially successful female artist of Jamaican descent on Spotify, with an unmatched 2.8 billion career streams.
She holds the record for:
- Six songs surpassing 100 million streams
- Most U.K. music certifications (11 total)
- Top-performing solo and featured videos among female dancehall artists
Her biggest track, “Bum Bum Tam Tam” with MC Fioti, J Balvin, Juan Magán, and Future, has crossed 428 million streams and boasts multiple global certifications, including 6x Latin Platinum in the U.S., Diamond in France, and Platinum in Spain.
Beyond the numbers, Stefflon Don is a business powerhouse. She made history as the first woman in dancehall to own her masters while securing a label deal with Universal. Her accolades include a MOBO Award, an NME Award for Best New Artist, and a BET Award nomination.
As Shenseea’s star continues to rise, she’s proving that Jamaican women are a force to be reckoned with in the global music industry. 🚀🎶
