5 – The top rankings on Billboard Hot 100 have remained relatively stationary for the past few weeks. Number one is still Meghan Trainor’s All About That Bass, followed by Taylor Swift’s Shake It Off then Nicki’s Anaconda. Iggy Azalea’s Black Widow moved up a spot to claim fourth, knocking down Bang Bang, done by Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj, to number five.

4 – Chris Brown’s album, X, is turning out to be a sore disappointment for the artiste. Originally set for release in late 2013, the album’s launch had to be postponed because of Chris’ 108-day stint in rehab. Finally released in mid-September, the 17-track album quickly jumped to number two on the Billboard chart. It peaked there, however, and is now at number six on its way down a week later. Chris Brown’s long-awaited album was expected to be phenomenal to say the least, especially since it features nine other stars including Ariana Grande, R-Kelly, Rick Ross, and Usher.

3 – Locally, a young boy by the name of Wayne-J has taken light of the chikungunya epidemic in Jamaica and has created a song that is just as infectious as the virus. The 11-year-old first-former at Pembroke Hall High, who has strong musical influence in his community and family, demonstrates that he will be a force to be reckoned with in the dancehall industry, with his obvious talent and passion for music, and his ability to be innovative.

2 – On the heels of Wayne-J’s Chikungunya song, a chikungunya dance has been created by Face Xpression dancers. The four-member male group uploaded a comedic video to YouTube, which also demonstrates the dance moves. In that same light, DYCR, who uses dubs to comment on major social issues, has created a hilarious monologue, in which he Bun A Fiyah Pon Mosquito Wid Gun. These creative assertions highlight how dynamic and resilient Jamaicans are, and how easily they adapt even life-threatening circumstances into their culture.

1 – Winna, a song recorded by Zinc Fence Redemption members Chronixx and Kelissa, is definitely shaping up to be a hit. The retro-house sound, which is evident in the song comes as a surprise from the reggae artistes, but it serves to make the song even more catchy, and enjoyable to all audiences. The positive message in the song is its biggest driving force, as the song encourages its listeners that “You are a winna/You can do it/You are a champion/You can get through it”.

— Candiece Knight