Shenseea is having a stellar year. The Jamaican songstress took home the coveted Dancehall Artist of the Year – Female award at the 2025 Caribbean Music Awards last week, triumphing over a strong field of nominees that included Spice, Jada Kingdom, Stefflon Don, Vanessa Bling, Shaneil Muir, and Stalk Ashley. The win was one of the show’s most celebrated moments, especially as Shenseea entered the night with seven nominations in total — a clear sign of her dominance and influence in dancehall’s evolving landscape.
Fresh off her big win, Shenseea is also basking in the glow of her latest international success. Her feature on Mariah Carey’s Sugar Sweet, alongside Kehlani, continues to rise on the charts. Now in its fourth week, the single climbed from No. 31 to No. 29 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip Hop Airplay while holding firm at No. 22 on Mainstream R&B/Hip Hop Airplay. It also debuted at No. 37 on the Rhythmic Top 40 Airplay, adding another chart to its growing list of achievements. Last week, the track peaked at No. 8 on Hot R&B Songs, further cementing Shenseea’s growing presence in the U.S. market. Globally, the record has gained traction, stalling at No. 41 on the UK Singles Chart but rising to No. 17 in New Zealand.
These Billboard gains come just weeks after the single’s earlier success in Japan and South Korea, where it managed to break into competitive territories — a testament to Shenseea’s cross-market appeal. Speaking on her bold career moves, the singer has often emphasized authenticity and confidence as her guiding principles. That same fearless energy translates into her music, where she effortlessly blends dancehall grit with pop, R&B, and Afrobeats influences.
Music remains firmly at the forefront of her global push. Shenseea is still riding high on the success of the Shake It to the Max (Fly) remix with MOLIY, Silent Addy, and Skillibeng, which dominated the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart at No. 1 for 10 consecutive weeks. The record earned her a second MTV Video Music Awards nomination in the Best Afrobeats category, proving that she’s not only competing but thriving on the world stage.
From clinching top honours at the Caribbean Music Awards to stacking Billboard chart placements alongside one of pop’s greatest voices, Shenseea is redefining what it means to be a Jamaican artist in 2025. With music, fashion, and international recognition all working in her favour, her momentum shows no signs of slowing — and fans around the world are watching closely to see just how far she’ll take it.
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