“Really Like U” by Stalk Ashley and Skillibeng came out on 1 March 2024, with the single and official video released together. Within a week the video had passed 464,000 views and reached No. 12 on YouTube’s Trending chart, the Jamaica Observer reported. The song later earned a 2025 Caribbean Music Awards nomination for Dancehall Collaboration of the Year.
Here is the full rollout, the numbers as they were reported at the time, and what critics said.
Release timeline
- 1 March 2024: the single arrives on streaming services through Stalk Ashley Music and Zojak World Wide, and the official video goes live on Stalk Ashley’s YouTube channel. Kaboom Magazine covered it that day and presented it as a preview of her upcoming project.
- 8 March 2024: the Observer reports that by 7 March the video had passed 464,000 views and reached No. 12 on YouTube Trending. The paper describes the song as the first release from a 10-track EP planned for May.
- 21 March 2024: RiddimStyle Magazine highlights the collaboration, describing it as a genre-crossing record with a steamy video.
- April 2024: Billboard includes the song in its monthly reggae/dancehall Fresh Picks.
- 18 April 2024: DancehallMag, reporting on her appointment as a Pepsi Jamaica ambassador, notes that the video has passed 1.1 million views.
- 30 August 2024: the song becomes track eight on her debut album Stalky the Bratt. The Observer lists it among the album’s previously released singles.
- 2025: nominated for Dancehall Collaboration of the Year at the Caribbean Music Awards.
How it performed on YouTube
We found no reported Billboard or UK chart position for the song, so YouTube is the clearest public measure of its reach. Three dated snapshots show how it grew:
- By 7 March 2024: more than 464,000 views and No. 12 on YouTube Trending (Jamaica Observer).
- By 18 April 2024: more than 1.1 million views (DancehallMag).
- By 13 September 2026: more than 3.3 million views, according to the counter on the official upload.
That Trending run came on an independent release: Stalk Ashley put the song out through her own company, with Zojak World Wide handling distribution. Full details are in the “Really Like U” credits.
What critics said
Billboard
Writing in Billboard’s Fresh Picks, Kyle-Brandon Denis called it a “low-key sexed-up duet”. He argued that New York drill’s skittering snares gave the sparse dancehall beat real urgency, and praised the song as a showcase of both artists’ versatility.
Jamaican press
The Observer led with the song’s trending run and Stalk Ashley’s confidence in it. She told the paper she never doubted releasing it and believed it was a strong song even before Skillibeng joined. In an April Gleaner interview, she framed it as part of a more experimental sound, with dancehall-leaning lyrics over a trap and R&B beat. By July, the Observer was listing “Really Like U” first among her established hits.
Online outlets
Kaboom Magazine focused on the collaboration itself and Stalk Ashley’s comments about how easy Skillibeng was to work with. RiddimStyle emphasised how the song moved across genres.
The Caribbean Music Awards nomination
“Really Like U” was nominated for Dancehall Collaboration of the Year at the 2025 Caribbean Music Awards, held on 28 August 2025 in Brooklyn. The award went to Shenseea, Masicka and Di Genius for “Hit & Run”, according to Soca News’ winners list. The nomination still placed it among the year’s recognised dancehall collaborations. Stalk Ashley was back in contention the following year with two 2026 nominations; see her 2026 Caribbean Music Awards nominations.
Remixes, versions and what came next
- Versions: the original single and the album version on Stalky the Bratt. As of September 2026, no official remix appears in her Apple Music catalogue.
- From EP to album: the 10-track EP announced alongside the single grew into an 11-track debut album released on 30 August 2024. The story is told in “Really Like U” and the Stalky the Bratt era.
- The follow-up: in July 2024 she released “Senseless” with Skeng and Kraff Gad, which the Observer reported was also trending on YouTube.
If you like “Really Like U”, you’ll love…
- “Narcissistic” – Valiant & Stalk Ashley (2023): the duet that, according to Vibe, topped Jamaican charts for weeks before “Really Like U”. More on Stalk Ashley x Valiant.
- “Jump” – Tyla, Gunna & Skillibeng (2024): Skillibeng’s other big 2024 feature, which went Gold in the US.
- “Fisherrr” – Cash Cobain & Bay Swag (2024): the sexy-drill hit that went viral that same spring.
Build a longer playlist with songs like “Really Like U”, read the full lyrics on Genius, or browse the Stalk Ashley lyrics hub.
Frequently asked questions
When did Really Like U come out?
Stalk Ashley and Skillibeng released Really Like U and its official video on 1 March 2024. It was later included on her debut album Stalky the Bratt on 30 August 2024.
Did Really Like U trend on YouTube?
Yes. The Jamaica Observer reported that the video had passed 464,000 views and was No. 12 on YouTube Trending by 7 March 2024.
Did Really Like U win a Caribbean Music Award?
It was nominated for Dancehall Collaboration of the Year at the 2025 Caribbean Music Awards, but the award went to Shenseea, Masicka and Di Genius for Hit & Run.
Is there a Really Like U remix?
No official remix appears in Stalk Ashley’s Apple Music catalogue as of September 2026. The song exists as the original single and as a track on Stalky the Bratt.
Sources
- Jamaica Observer: Really Like U (8 March 2024)
- Kaboom Magazine: Stalk Ashley Unveils Electrifying Collab with Skillibeng (1 March 2024)
- RiddimStyle Magazine: Stalk Ashley Really Like Skillibeng (21 March 2024)
- Billboard: Reggae/Dancehall Fresh Picks of the Month (April 2024)
- DancehallMag: Stalk Ashley Is Pepsi Jamaica’s Newest Ambassador (18 April 2024)
- Jamaica Gleaner: 5 Questions with Stalk Ashley (19 April 2024)
- Jamaica Observer: Stalk Ashley collabs with Skeng, Kraff (25 July 2024)
- Jamaica Observer: ‘Realness’ in Stalky The Bratt (30 August 2024)
- Soca News: Caribbean Music Awards 2025 full winners
- Official video: Stalk Ashley x Skillibeng – Really Like U
