CULTURE

The Jamaican Riddim That’s Shown Up Across 2000s Hits, Arab Pop, and Now, ‘BbY WOW’

Rolling StoneSaturday, September 5, 2026 at 6:17 PM

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The Karol G collab is Number One on Spotify's Global charts, and many listeners will recognize its drum pattern from hits by Nina Sky, Sean Paul, and more

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Category: Culture
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Why it matters: Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns. The Karol G collab is Number One on Spotify's Global charts, and many listeners will recognize its drum pattern from hits by Nina Sky, Sean Paul, and more

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What happened

The Karol G collab is Number One on Spotify's Global charts, and many listeners will recognize its drum pattern from hits by Nina Sky, Sean Paul, and more

Why it matters

Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns.

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Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC
Rolling Stone published: The Jamaican Riddim That’s Shown Up Across 2000s Hits, Arab Pop, and Now, ‘BbY WOW’
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