Koffee, Gyptian & Sean Paul Make Rolling Stone’s List of the 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century

Jamaican music continues to dominate global playlists — and now it’s officially stamped in history. Koffee, Gyptian, and Sean Paul have all earned spots on Rolling Stone’s freshly released list of the “250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century”, representing three generations of island greatness.

Koffee Toasts to Greatness

Leading the pack is Koffee, whose 2019 breakout anthem Toast lands at #203 on the list. Rolling Stone described it as an “invigorating banger” with a “righteous refrain and an invincible hook” — and honestly, they got that right. Produced by IzyBeats, the track lit up the globe, soundtracking everything from summer parties to presidential playlists.

Let’s not forget: Barack Obama himself gave Toast his stamp of approval, adding it to both his Favorite Songs of 2019 and Summer Playlist. The single helped catapult Koffee from Spanish Town talent to international star, setting the stage for her historic Grammy win — making her the youngest solo reggae artist ever to take home the golden gramophone for Rapture in 2020.

Gyptian’s “Hold Yuh” Still Holds the World

Coming in strong at #125, Gyptian’s timeless slow-burner Hold Yuh continues to prove that good music never fades. Over a decade after its 2010 release, the track remains one of dancehall’s most recognizable love anthems — a smooth, sensual groove that transcended borders.

Recently, Gyptian reminded fans that while Nicki Minaj’s remix helped expand the song’s reach, it was his original version that truly broke barriers. Rolling Stone seemed to agree, praising his “passionate and raspy” delivery that made Hold Yuh unforgettable. The song even ranked higher than hits from Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Megan Thee Stallion — not bad for a Jamaican classic!

Sean Paul’s “Get Busy” Keeps the Dance Floor Moving

And of course, it wouldn’t be a list of 21st-century hits without the Dancehall Don himself — Sean Paul. His 2003 smash Get Busy landed at #92, making it the highest-ranking Jamaican song on Rolling Stone’s entire list.

Built on Steven “Lenky” Marsden’s iconic Diwali riddim, Get Busy was more than just a club banger — it was a cultural moment. The track dominated radio, MTV, and every basement party from Kingston to New York. Rolling Stone called it “a clarion call to the dance floor” — and two decades later, that call still hits just as hard.

Jamaica to the World

With Koffee, Gyptian, and Sean Paul representing different eras of Jamaican excellence, this latest recognition proves one thing: reggae and dancehall continue to shape the sound of modern music. From soulful grooves to global anthems, Jamaica’s influence is timeless — and the world is still dancing to its beat.