Byron Messia’s Claim Sparks Controversy, but with How Dancehall Media and Fans Have Lowered the Standards of Success, Is He Wrong?

Dancehall’s vibrant scene witnessed a firestorm since international rising star , Byron Messia, boldly stated that his hit song, “Talibans,” was the “biggest song in Dancehall since Sean Paul’s 2005 ‘Temperature’”. His claim was met with skepticism and a slew of rebuttals naming other chart-toppers since then like “Hold Yuh” by Gyptian, “Party Animal” by […]

Byron Messia Makes Billboard Hot 100 Chart Debut with ‘Talibans’ Remix, Featuring Burna Boy

Dancehall sensation, Byron Messia, has registered another landmark achievement with his track “Talibans” remix, featuring afrobeat superstar Burna Boy, as it entered the Billboard Hot 100 Chart at no. 99 this Wednesday. Messia’s recent offering, “Talibans II,” the remix, has gathered a whopping 4.6 million views within just 13 days of its release. The original […]

Watch Out Fi Dis: Byron Messia and Burna Boy Debut ‘Talibans II’ Remix”

Byron Messia, the artist behind the summer sensation ‘Talibans’, has linked up with Nigerian star, Burna Boy, for a highly-anticipated collaboration. The original track, from Messia’s ‘No Love’ album released in January, has been dominating the Billboard and UK charts, and the music video has garnered an impressive 36 million views on YouTube. The hit […]

Byron Messia Debuts on Billboard R&B Charts with Summer Hit ‘Talibans'”

Dancehall sensation Byron Messia has made his debut on the Billboard R&B charts with his catchy summer hit “Talibans”, which has entered the R&B/Hip-hop Airplay chart at #49. Janelle Monae’s “Lipstick Lover”, featuring a sample from Mad Cobra’s 1992 gold-selling single “Flex”, has advanced one position to #27 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. In the […]