With a profession spanning over 4 many years, veteran dancehall singer Sister Nancy has achieved her first-ever entry on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. The pioneering Jamaican artist’s 1982 debut album One, Two has landed at No. 3 on the chart dated April 26, 2025, following a limited-edition vinyl reissue in celebration of Report Retailer Day.
Pressed on blue vinyl, capped at simply 3,000 copies, One, Two was launched on April 12 by VPAL Music and Methods, that includes the unique cowl artwork, a sticker sheet, new liner notes by reggae historian John Masouri, and Nancy’s enduring anthem “Bam Bam.” The collector’s piece offered out rapidly, serving to propel the album onto the distinguished U.S. chart, which measures gross sales, streaming, and airplay knowledge, compiled by Luminate.
Sister Nancy now stands as the one lady featured within the high ten of the Reggae Albums charts this week—a becoming recognition for the primary feminine DJ to make waves in Jamaica’s male-dominated dancehall scene.
“This second is particular,” Sister Nancy, born Ophlin Russell in Papine, Jamaica, shared on Instagram after her Report Retailer Day look at VP Information in Queens, New York. “With all of the rain, it was a hit. Not one of many One Two albums was left, and I’m blissful. Thanks VP for inviting me. I had fun… Nuff love and honor. Blessings. Jah stay.”
The resurgence of One, Two provides to a wave of recognition for Sister Nancy’s cultural affect. Her monitor “Bam Bam” has been sampled and referenced by main international stars together with Beyoncé, Lauryn Hill, Jay-Z -whose personal “Bam” has been licensed Gold within the U.S.- and Kanye West. The tune has appeared in movies and TV collection like No Time to Die, Ozark, and Dexter, and has now amassed over 200 million streams on Spotify, incomes silver certification within the UK.
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Sister Nancy’s rise again into the highlight is a part of a broader resurgence of basic reggae and dancehall on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart this week. Additionally making a notable debut is Peter Tosh’s Best Hits, launched by Rhino Information, which enters at No. 8. The reissue—initially launched solely in Brazil in 1987—was additionally a part of Report Retailer Day and is now accessible globally on a vibrant pink, inexperienced, and yellow tri-color vinyl.
In the meantime, Bob Marley and The Wailers’ Legend: The Better of Bob Marley continues its reign at No. 1, marking its 275th week on the high. Shaggy’s diamond-selling Scorching Shot re-enters the chart at No. 2, whereas Sean Paul claims two spots with The Trinity at No. 4 and Dutty Rock slipping to No. 7.
Sister Nancy’s chart debut alongside together with her timeless voice and trailblazing legacy continues to encourage.
4 issues to learn about One, Two
- It Was Sister Nancy’s First and Solely Album
One, Two, launched in 1982, stays the one full-length album Sister Nancy has ever recorded. Regardless of her minimal discography, the mission secured her legacy as a pioneer for ladies in reggae and dancehall. - Residence to the Iconic Observe “Bam Bam”
Arguably one of the vital sampled reggae tracks in historical past, “Bam Bam” has influenced generations of artists throughout genres. Its infectious hook has appeared in hits by Jay-Z, Lauryn Hill, Beyoncé, and plenty of extra. - Produced by Winston Riley
The album was recorded at Kingston’s legendary Channel One studios with producer Winston Riley, the founding father of Methods Information and a key determine in shaping dancehall’s sound within the late ’70s and early ’80s. - Uncommon Unique Pressings Are Collector’s Gold
Unique 1982 vinyl pressings of One, Two are thought-about uncommon and extremely useful amongst collectors. The latest 2025 reissue, restricted to three,000 blue vinyl copies, is already following swimsuit.
