In a landmark achievement for Canadian music, gospel artist Sone G has secured a historic debut by claiming the number one position on the newly established Reggae North Canadian Top 20 Chart. His single ‘Rescue Me,’ produced by Heavy Unit Productions and released in July, now leads the inaugural ranking.
Born in Clarendon, Jamaica, and now based in Toronto, Sone G revealed the deeply personal inspiration behind the chart-topping track. He shared that the song was written just one day before facing significant challenges as a father, emphasizing its message about faith and a higher power guiding one’s path.
The chart itself represents a major development for Canada’s reggae scene. Founded by Tony Anthony, who also established Reggae North Radio in 2023, the weekly chart emerged after extensive consideration and direct feedback from radio DJs across the country. These DJs consistently highlighted the difficulties in accessing reggae and dancehall music within Canada, prompting the creation of this dedicated chart system scheduled to begin official compilation in 2026.
The current rankings showcase the strength of Canadian-based reggae artists. Following Sone G’s ‘Rescue Me’ at number one, Samora and Ammoye’s ‘More Reggae’ occupies the second position, while Jah Cutta’s ‘How Sweet It Is’ rounds out the top three.
Addressing common skepticism surrounding music charts, Anthony detailed the rigorous methodology behind their rankings. Rather than relying solely on popularity metrics, the Reggae North Chart incorporates multiple qualitative measures including production quality, lyrical content, and overall musical excellence. Listener requests and feedback from DJs affiliated with the station further ensure the chart authentically reflects what genuinely resonates within Canada’s reggae and dancehall community.