Which 1994 Ini Kamoze single topped the US Billboard Hot 100?

The 1994 Ini Kamoze single that topped the US Billboard Hot 100 was “Here Comes the Hotstepper.”

Released by Columbia, the song became Kamoze’s signature hit and his only US Hot 100 top-40 single. It reached number one on December 17, 1994, and stayed there for two weeks. Its catchy chant and dancehall delivery helped make it one of the most recognizable reggae-influenced crossover hits of the decade.

The track was actually recorded in early 1992 and initially passed over by several labels. Producer Salaam Remi later reshaped it for release, adding a sample from Taana Gardner’s “Heartbeat.” The song also draws on “Land of 1000 Dances” and other sampled recordings.

Its connection with the film *Prêt-à-Porter* helped extend its visibility. “Ghetto Red Hot” is another Ini Kamoze title, but it did not match the chart achievement described in the question.