Jay-A Quick7 EP Hits 2.4 Million Streams
The Miami-based artiste’s latest project debuted at No 3 on the US iTunes Reggae chart.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Reggae
Miami-based artiste Jay-A has seen his Quick7 EP surpass 2.4 million streams since its September 25, 2026 release. The project, which features production from Justus and Spongmusic, also secured a No 3 debut on the US iTunes Reggae chart.
Why it matters
The strong streaming performance highlights the growing international reach of the local reggae scene. Fans are now tracking the EP's sustained momentum as the artist prepares for his next promotional push.
The Quick7 EP hit 2.4 million streams across digital platforms, headlined by the track Pain with 2,281,253 plays. It reached the No 3 spot on the US iTunes Reggae chart, with remaining tracks like House and Beast and Ambition contributing to the total count.
The players
Jay-A
A Miami-based reggae artiste and producer who released the Quick7 EP.
Dexta Daps
A featured artiste who appears on the tracks Pain and Ambition.
Mavado
A featured artiste who appears on the single Pain.
The details
Produced by a team including Justus, Spongmusic, iamwav, and Starzplus, the project has found significant traction across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, and France. Jay-A is currently building on this success by preparing the track Ray Charles as the EP's next single and music video. These figures confirm the project's resonance with listeners in the artiste's home base of Miami and abroad.
Timeline
September 25, 2026: The Quick7 EP was released.
Beyond the 305
This performance mirrors the shifting standards of the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, where streaming volume now significantly drives rankings. Jay-A’s success follows a pattern of independent artists using global digital platforms to bypass traditional label constraints.
Local listeners can look forward to the upcoming music video release for the single Ray Charles. The artiste is expected to announce the premiere date for the video through his digital channels soon.
The takeaway
Jay-A's rapid growth proves that local reggae acts can achieve international streaming success from a Miami base. Keep an eye on digital platforms for the upcoming drop of the Ray Charles video.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Jamaica Observer.
