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Exploring the Iconic Samples in The Notorious B.I.G.’s Debut Album “Ready to Die”Released September 13 1994, Ready to Die, The Notorious B.I.G.’s debut album, is… Read More
Rapper Lil Wayne too to social media on Friday morning (September 13) to share his feelings about not being chosen by the NFL and Roc Nation for the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show.
The 2025 Su… Read More
Leah Halton, the 23 year old Australian model’s lip sync of YG Marley’s “Praise Jah in the Moonlight” has overtaken Bella Poarch‘s ‘M To The B’… Read More
In the YouTube United States chart for the week ending September 5, 2024, Kendrick Lamar continues his reign at the top with his track “Not Like Us.” Lamar’s track, which h… Read More
Pon Di Gaza 2.0, Vybz Kartel’s seventh studio album, has surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify. Released on February 26, 2010, by Tads Records/Notnice and Adijaheim Records, this do… Read More
The Super Bowl halftime show began in the 1970s as a relatively modest, localized event compared to the spectacle it has become today. Back then, the NFL aimed to entertain the live audience… Read More
Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel revealed he isn’t in a hurry to collaborate with many artists, naming only three reggae legends he’d be open to working with: “Dennis Brown… Read More
The Juno Awards will eliminate four categories from next year’s event as part of a comprehensive review of Canada’s premier music awards show.
In a letter obtained by The Canadia… Read More
Stalk Ashley’s debut album, Stalky The Bratt, signifies her commitment to dancehall with 11 tracks that showcase her genre-blending talent while staying true to her roots. The producti… Read More
2018 X-Factor winner Dalton Harris says he had a dream that he was skydiving with aliens. The singer made the revelation on Instagram on Friday with an image of himself raking a shades and A… Read More
Legendary New Orleans rapper Master P is adding his voice to the social media backlash being faced by Jay-Z, Roc Nation and the NFL for announcing Los Angeles rapper Kendrick Lamar as the he… Read More
Kendrick Lamar is set to headline the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show on February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. This marks his second appearance… Read More
Vybz Kartel Freedom Street Promises to be a Historic Performance: “You’re Going to Be in for a Treat!”
In an exclusive interview with World Music Views, dancehall legend Vy… Read More
Maroon 5’s cover Three Little Birds originally done by Bob Marley and The Wailers is certified Gold in Brazil. The certification was given by Pro Musica Brazil for sales and streams su… Read More
Veteran reggae producer Clive Hunt and reggae artist Lutan Fyah have teamed up to release the poignant new single “My Heart Cries,” via Ineffable Records. The song, driven by Lut… Read More
The summer of 2024 was all about Dancehall, and YouTube streams reveal the artists who kept the island dancing and vibing throughout the season. From powerful street anthems to introspective… Read More
As summer 2024 winds down, it’s clear which tracks defined the season in Jamaica. Dancehall remains the island’s dominant genre, with YouTube serving as the top platform for musi… Read More
Rich Homie Quan, 34, has reportedly passed away, sending shockwaves through the hip-hop community. The initial news broke on Twitter via Thuggerdaily, which led to skepticism due to the sour… Read More
Fast-food giant Burger King and MTV have teamed up to bring dancehall star power to its latest beverage launch with the inclusion of multi-platinum Grammy award-winning Dancehall superstar… Read More
Colombian singer Shakira has released a strongly worded letter condemning the Spanish Tax Agency’s handling of her legal battles, accusing the institution of sexism, manipulation, and… Read More
Today September 4, is music superstar Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter’s 43rd birthday. The singer who started her careers as a lead singer in the group Destiny’s… Read More
For the week ending August 29, 2024, Squash dominates YouTube Jamaica’s charts with two tracks in the top three. His song Shubout is at #1 with 223,023 streams, despite a slig… Read More
In a recent interview, Nigerian singer Tems responded to Grammy-winning reggae superstar Buju Banton’s criticisms of Afrobeats music, where the Jamaican artist labeled the genre as sha… Read More
The reggae and gospel music legend, Cleve “Lt. Stitchie” Laing, is currently facing a significant health challenge after suffering a severe brain hemorrhage that has left him unr… Read More
Dancehall artist Masicka made his biggest international appearance on September 2, on Usher’s “Past, Present, Future” tour at the 19,000 capacity Scotia Bank Arena in Toron… Read More
“Who’s That Girl?” by American rapper Eve is now certified Gold in the U.K. by the British Phonographic Industry on Friday August 30. This is Eve’s first solo song to… Read More
Isaac Freeman III popularly known as Fatman Scoop, has died at age 53 on August 31, 2024. The hype man experienced a medical emergency while performing in Hamden, Connecticut, on F… Read More
Fans can expect to pay up to US$10,000 (J$1.56 million) to see dancehall star Vybz Kartel live at his “Freedom Street” concert on December 31st a the National Stadium in Jamaica… Read More
Independent dancehall artist Spice 2014 hit So Mi Like It earns a Silver certification in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2024.
The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) awarded the trac… Read More
Many speculated on how Vybz Kartel managed to record new music while serving a life sentence, with some claiming that he was releasing tracks he had recorded before his incarceration. Howeve… Read More
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has released its mid-year report for 2024, revealing a positive outlook for the recorded music industry in the U.S.. With a 4% increase i… Read More
Sean Paul becomes the first dancehall artist with a song certified Diamante on Brazil. According to Pro-Música Brasil (PMB), his 2018 hit “No Lie” which features British p… Read More
Redemption Song by Bob Marley and The Wailers is now becomes certified Gold in Brazil. The song was awarded the certification by Pro-Música Brasil for sale surpassing 20,000 units. Th… Read More
Buju Banton and AG Touring have donated US$200,000 to the Accompong Maroons in Jamaica.The donation was made at Buju’s The Overcomer Tour at the Capital One Arena in Washingt… Read More
Buju Banton’s visa was restored earlier this year and many legal professionals have since speculated how the the reggae superstar was able to re-enter the U.S. after cocaine conviction… Read More
The top six positions on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart remain unchanged this week, with Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and The Wailers continuing its reign at No. 1 for the wee… Read More
The hip-hop community is rallying around Houston rapper Scarface, born Brad Terrence Jordan, after he revealed on Instagram that he was recently hospitalized in Houston and admitted to the I… Read More
Vybz Kartel aka the Worl’ Boss’ “Freedom Street” concert is set to take place on December 31 at Jamaica’s National Stadium. The New Year’s Eve show is pre… Read More
Drake leaks a new set of files on his 100Gig.org website on Sunday. Among the rubble is 5.98 GB of content titled “Popcaan” with studio sessions. The “POPCAAN” file h… Read More
What makes a song a dancehall song?WMV’s list of the 50 Biggest Dancehall-Infused Songs of All Time is based on the commercial significance of dancehall, the riddim-driven subgenre of… Read More
Rihanna’s seventh studio album Unapologetic is now certified 3x Platinum in the U.K. on August 23, 2024.The album released November 19, 2012 was issued a BritCertified 3x Platinum awar… Read More
Despite the numerous covers and reinterpretations, it is Bob Marley and The Wailers’ original version of “Stir It Up” that has remained the most iconic over the years. The… Read More
Pressure Drop by Toots and the Maytals is now certified Silver in the U.K..The British Phonographic Industry (BPI), issued a Brit Certified Silver Award on Friday (August 23) after… Read More
“In my case, you have to present it like you’re a selecta—set up your songs. That’s the cheat code”- Shaggy on how he stays entertaining.As multiple hip-hop act… Read More
Latin Music’s Highest Certified Singles- 141× Latin Platinum Certification by the RIAA
The highest-selling Latin singles of all time in the US include several iconic songs th… Read More
Dancehall artist Popcaan’s Billboard charting song “Twist & Turn,” featuring Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR, surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify as of Wednesday, Augu… Read More
Vybz Kartel’s “Fever,” has surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify on August 21, 2024. It is the deejay’s first song to reach the milestone from a catalog of almost… Read More
“My heart is heavy this morning” reggae singer Christopher Martin says after seven people were shot at a wake for his grandmother in Point Hill St. Catherine.
The Big Deal si… Read More
Maxine Isis Stowe says she is ready to speak on Bunny Wailer’s estate following a Supreme Court ruling on June 28, 2024, which gave The Bunny Wailer Estate to his 13 children as benefi… Read More
In a groundbreaking move for the podcasting industry, Alex Cooper, the dynamic host behind the popular podcast Call Her Daddy, has secured a multiyear deal with SiriusXM Holdings Inc. T… Read More
Buju Banton and Beres Hammond return with their Intimate Concert on January 4, 2025. The announcement was made on Tuesday August 20 via Instagram, by Hammond saying, “Hey family, Satur… Read More
This is Spice’s 5th project to debut on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart
Spice’s latest album, Mirror 25, debuts at No. 7 on this week’s Billboard Reggae Albums ch… Read More
Danny Pepperseed is setting the record straight amidst ongoing confusion over the song splits for the 1991 track “When,” by dancehall artist Tiger, produced by Steely and Clevie… Read More
Drake’s, “Blue Green Red,” has already racked up over 7 million streams on Spotify and is set to debut on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated August 23 at #63. The song featu… Read More
Moses ‘Shyne’ Barrow recently shared his profound experiences during his visit to Jamaica on Instagram, detailing key meetings and an emotional reunion with Adidja Palmer, kn… Read More
Kartel Prepares for First Show Post-Release on December 31
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel has become one of the most followed Jamaican-born artists on TikTok, according to a WMV survey.
Wh… Read More
Seven years ago today, on August 17, 2017, JR Watkis released the live album “Lion Reggae Playlist” under the imprint label Think Media LLC featuring the soulful vocals of Slashe… Read More
Nicki Minaj, the queen of rap, is back with a bang as she announces the second leg of her much-anticipated ‘Pink Friday 2 World Tour.’ This tour, which follows the success of… Read More
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: AFROBEATS EDITION By Gracey Mae
August 16, 2024, is a momentous day for Afrobeats lovers worldwide, as a wave of fresh and exciting tracks has hit the airwaves. This… Read More
Sean Paul’s album “The Trinity,” one of the most successful dancehall albums of all time, has just been certified Platinum in the UK for combined sales and streams totaling… Read More
Both Kano and Popcaan now have 9 BritCertified Silver certifications
Kano’s track “Can’t Hold We Down” featuring Popcaan has just gone Silver in the UK, selling 2… Read More
Top Trending Music Videos Worldwide as of August 16, 2024
As of August 16, 2024, the global music scene is buzzing with tracks that have listeners hooked across different regions. Let&rsq… Read More
Drink Champs host N.O.R.E. asked Buju Banton, “Which do you prefer: being independent or signed to a major label?” Buju replied, “Independent, man. Now, the most money I ev… Read More
Jamming by Bob Marley and the Wailers just struck gold in Brazil, according to Pro-Música Brasil. The song, released on June 3, 1977, as part of the legendary “Exodus”… Read More
Roc Nation and Equity Distribution Merge to Form Roc Nation Distribution
In a major move that is set to shake up the music industry, Roc Nation and its music distribution arm, Equity Dist… Read More
On the YouTube Jamaica charts for the week ending August 8, 2024, Dancehall dominates with Squash, Govana, and Kraff Gad in the top spots, while DJ MAC and Javo Donn make significant moves… Read More
The deal includes select producer royalties and music publishing assets from the Grammy Award-winning record producer
HarbourView Equity Partners, a prominent alternative asset managemen… Read More
Dancehall and hip-hop albums dominate Jamaica’s music charts, but two gospel albums have found a space amidst the secular sets Jamaica Apple Music Top Albums chart. Ranked at number 53… Read More
Iron Lion Zion by Bob Marley and the Wailers has surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify. The song, released on September 7, 1992, as part of the Songs Of Freedom box set, came ou… Read More
Dancehall artist Sean Paul’s upcoming release, “Bring It,” offers a fresh take on the classic Showtime Riddim. This single, crafted under his Dutty Rock Productions lab… Read More
Best Reggae Album winner at the 66th Annual Awards, Alexx Antaeus stated that he already knew who would win the award at the 67th annual, owing to the fact he predicted his own win. He poste… Read More
Kevin Hart’s recent revelations about his strained relationship with Michael Jordan have garnered significant attention. During his “Acting My Age” tour stop in Atlantic Ci… Read More
Vybz Kartel’s compilation album “First Week Out” released by Hapilos 21 has debuts at No. 8 on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart. The 12 track set was released on July 31… Read More
After selling out two nights at the UBA Arena in New York, Buju Banton has rescheduled 5 dates and cancelled one on his The Overcomer Tour in September. The dancehall deejay announced on his… Read More
Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) by Bob Marley and The Wailers (1974) and “Jump “ by Tyla, Gunna and Skillibeng (2024) are among the songs on Barack Obama’s Summer Playl… Read More
It appears that the romance between rappers YG and Saweetie hit a rough patch over the weekend, as the rapper couple had a run-in with law enforcement after a heated argument at their Los An… Read More
In an unexpected turn of events, Drake’s Blue Green Red release by Republic Records did not get permission to interpolate Tiger’s “When” produced by Steely and Clevie… Read More
Today August 11, is the 35th Anniversary Of Rap City, a music video television program, aired on BET from August 11, 1989, to November 8, 2008. The show was commissioned by station founder B… Read More
Last week (August 6), Toronto rapper Drake leaked 100 gigabytes of content on the decoy website 100gigs.org and the Instagram page @plottttwistttttt. Among the rubble of now deleted fil… Read More
Out of the top 50 trending videos in Jamaica on August 11, 2024, influential dancehall artist Vybz Kartel is featured in nine entries. The Gaza 2.0 artist takes the top two spots with &ldquo… Read More
In his debut Drink Champs interview, which aired on Saturday, August 10, with host N.O.R.E and DJ EFN, Buju Banton criticized Afrobeats as uninspiring and failing to uplift people across Afr… Read More
Jada Kingdom, Pamputtae, and Patoranking are among the standout guest vocalists, but the songcraft doesn’t push the needle.
Spice, the “Queen of Dancehall,” returns with… Read More
From behind bars, Kartel created Billboard hits, earned a Silver and Gold record, and generated billions of streams.
“Menace to Society” deejay, Vybz Kartel, has kept his bran… Read More
West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg kicked off the 2024 Summer Olympics’ first-ever breakdancing competition in Paris on Friday August 9, 2024. The legendary rapper performed the Coup de Bato… Read More
In a case filed, August 8, in a Manhattan federal court, All Surface Publishing Inc. claims that Pitbull’s song “I Feel Good,” featuring Anthony Watts and DJWS, allegedly i… Read More
Thirty years ago, on August 9, 1994, The Gravediggaz released their Horrorcore album “6 Feet Deep.”
Jon Baker, founder of Gee Street Records and executive producer of the… Read More
“We will see,” dancehall star Vybz Kartel says about the prospects of him running for Member of Parliament in Jamaica during a sit-down interview with his lawyer and TV host… Read More
Dancehall’s Original Lyrical Assassin
Desmond Balentine, better known as the improvisational dancehall artist Ninjaman, almost signed with Columbia Records in the 1990s, according… Read More
Iconic dancehall artist Vybz Kartel has been free for one week and he has granted an interview to Anthony Miller of ER. The deejay set the record straight on his incarceration and says and h… Read More
Reggae revival artist Chronixx dropped teasers for three new songs on Wednesday, but still no sign of new music. The first he captioned “No night” singing the lyrics “There… Read More
YouTube CEO Lyor Cohen calls the UK music scene the most vibrant with acts like Central Cee, Stormzy and Stefflon Don clocking billions of streams. Just recently Central Cee became the f… Read More
Drake has opened his vaults, releasing a massive collection of old songs, videos, and even concepts for his private plane decor.
Released through a website called 100gigs.org and promoted… Read More
“It is my great pleasure to honor Rodney Price, known as Bounty Killer, and Moses Davis, known as Beenie Man. In the spirit of our creativity, these two gentlemen have not only created… Read More
VP Records co-founder Patricia Chin and the reggae group Third World were honored by the government of Jamaica through the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport. They were pr… Read More
“I went from a stage of owning my music and playing it anytime I Bl**dcl**t want to a stage where if I don’t subscribe, I can’t hear my Bl**dcl**t music,” Reggae lege… Read More
Legendary dancehall artist Moses ‘Beenie Man’ Davis and Rodney ‘Bounty Killer’ Price are finally being awarded national honors as Jamaica celebrates its 62nd annivers… Read More
Snoop Dogg is allegedly being paid $500,000 a day plus expenses for his Olympics coverage with NBC, according to venture capitalist Henry McNamara.
McNamara claims an NBC executive reveal… Read More
Former President in the United States Donald Trump has spoken on behalf of rapper Young Thug who is currently fighting charges of racketeering in Georgia.
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Sp… Read More
“I doubt there will be any co-relation with our market, I don’t think it will affect our exchange. We have not seen a correlation between the market recently,” says Marlene… Read More
