Dancehall is to roots reggae as rap is to R&B, and this year it’s been everywhere. From Kanye and Jay Z to Major Lazor and Selena Gomez, everybody’s blending the beat of the Jamaican streets into their musical mix. But where do these international acts get their swag from? Look no further than Boomshots, the site that’s all about highlighting the real uncut sounds straight from Jamrock. It's never a simple matter to put together a list of top tunes, especially in a genre that churns ’em out as fast as you blink. But here—in no particular order—are 20 dancehall cuts that have been running things this year.

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