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Dancehall Producer Wycliffe “Steely” Johnson’s Estate Now Managed by Son, Shea Johnson

Legendary Jamaican producer Wycliffe “Steely” Johnson’s estate is now in the hands of his son, Shea Johnson, following the passing of his daughter, Anika Johnson. According to court documents obtained by WMV,

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20/02/2025

Island Music Conference 2025: Shaggy Speaks on Clashing & Why Verzuz Succeeded – “If I see a clash that going to carry me to a bigger bag, I am all in”

At the third staging of the Island Music Conference (IMC) at the

Stick Figure & Stephen Marley Announce “Island Holiday” Summer Tour 2025

Reggae fans are in for a treat as Stick Figure and Stephen

A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty Of All Charges

After a 14-day trial, ASAP Rocky was found not guilty of two

O’Brain williams (drummer/band leader) left Christopher aka Chris reinge (lead vocalist)

Reggae Is Healing By Jah Rockaz Lyrics

ChorusUntil my last breath I will sing reggae music, music is the

Shenseea Wins 2025 MOBO Award for Best Caribbean Music Act

Shenseea has made history by winning the 2025 MOBO Award for Best

Rap History: 26 Years Ago Foxy Brown’s ‘Chyna Doll’ Made Her The First Female Rapper with 2 Billboard 200 #1 Albums

26 years ago this week, Foxy Brown’s Chyna Doll debuted at No. 1

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Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show

Kendrick Lamar Dethrones Drake, Makes History on Spotify and Billboard

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17/02/2025

The battle of the rappers has moved to streaming, as Kendrick Lamar reclaims the No. 1 spot on the U.S. Spotify Top Artists chart,

Vybz Kartel Honoured With MOBO Impact Award

Awards·MOBO Awards 2025

17/02/2025

Dancehall King Vybz Kartel is the 2025 MOBO Impact Award Honouree, making history as the first Jamaican artist to receive the prestigious honour. In

Bringing Back the Band: Jah Rockaz Focused On The Future Of Reggae with Power and Purpose

Artist of the Week·Features·News

17/02/2025

Modern reggae is increasingly dominated by solo artists, marking a shift from an era when bands frequently emerged with chart-topping hits. Over the past

Alexx Antaeus Says Reggae-Dancehall Artists Need To Campaign More If They Want To Win A Grammy

Books·Features·Grammys 2025

16/02/2025

Alexx Antaeus, a seasoned music producer and Recording Academy member for more than 30 years, secured his first Grammy win in 2023 for Colors

PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake’s ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’ Reaches No. 1 In Jamaica And 72 Other Countries

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15/02/2025

Drake’s third collaborative album $ome $exy $ongs 4 U has taken the world by storm, reaching the #1 spot in an astonishing 73 countries

Kendrick Lamar, Drake- image by Associated Press

Drake Is Black American Culture—And Kendrick Knows It

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15/02/2025

Kendrick Lamar has been on a calculated campaign to push Drake out of the music industry, and the broader Black American and Hollywood entertainment

Watch: Valentines Day Verdict In A$AP Rocky Shooting Trial?

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14/02/2025

On Day 13 at A$AP Rocky’s felony assault trial, on February 14, prosecutor John Lewin urged jurors to set aside any sympathy for the rapper,

Jay-Z and P.Diddy’s Civil Lawsuit Dismissed, Calls Allegations ‘Frivolous’

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14/02/2025

In a major legal victory for Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, a civil lawsuit filed against him has been dismissed with prejudice, signaling the end of

Bob Marley & Lauryn Hill’s “Turn Your Lights Down Low” Certified Silver by BPI

British Music Certifications·Certifications

14/02/2025

Bob Marley” classic collaboration with Lauryn Hill, “Turn Your Lights Down Low,” has officially been certified Silver. According to the British Phonographic Industry 0n

Usain Bolt’s Attorney Condemns Efforts to Shift Blame in His $Billion Dollar SSL Case

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14/02/2025

In a strongly worded statement shared by Usain Bolt on X (formerly Twitter,) his attorney, Linton P. Gordon, has condemned what he describes as

‘Kette Drum’ Reggae Singer Determine Has Died At Age 52

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14/02/2025

The Jamaican music industry is mourning the loss of dancehall and reggae artist Determine, born Rohan Bennett, who passed away on February 13, 2025

Kanye West and Bianca Censori Are Not Divorcing, Rep Denies TMZ’s Reports

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13/02/2025

Reports by TMZ that Kanye West and Bianca Censori are splitting up have been denied by their longtime representative, Milo Yiannopoulos. Speaking exclusively

BMG Unveils New Brand Identity As Part Of Its Global Strategy

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13/02/2025

February 13, 2025 BERLIN – BMG has introduced a new brand identity, marking a significant milestone in its evolution as a global music

Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt Inducted Into GRAMMY Hall Of Fame®

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13/02/2025

Thirteen Iconic Recordings, Including Jay-Z’s Landmark Debut, Added to the Prestigious Catalog at the GRAMMY Museum® February 13, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA –

Tyla & Sean Paul – Push 2 Start (Remix) Lyrics

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13/02/2025

South African singer Tyla will be releasing a remix of her Billboard hit Push 2 Start, featuring dancehall legend Sean Paul. On Wednesday rumors

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Vybz Kartel Introduces AI To Dancehall In New Music Video

Embattled entertainer Vybz Kartel, real name Adijah Palmer has made history as the first dancehall artist to deejay as an AI character in

01/06/2023

Donovan Watkis

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China’s DeepSeek AI Startup Rocks $1 Trillion In Value From U.S. Stock Market On Monday

China’s DeepSeek AI startup has caused a stir in global markets after unveiling its cost-efficient artificial intelligence model, which threatens to rival U.S. giants

27/01/2025

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How OpenAI’s $500 Billion Stargate Project Could Revolutionize the Music Industry..Again

Just one day after Donald Trump’s inauguration, OpenAI announced The Stargate Project, a groundbreaking $500 billion initiative set to reshape the global AI landscape and

24/01/2025

Liam Morgan

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Universal Music and Google Are Joining Forces for AI-Generated Songs

Google and Universal Music are currently engaged in negotiations to secure a deal involving AI ‘deepfake’ generated songs, according to the Financial Times. This

10/08/2023

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Shenseea at City Splash Festival In The UK

Shenseea Performs New Songs From ‘Never Gets Late Here’ Album In The UK At City Splash

WMV‘s Artist Of The Week Shenseea performed tracks from her new album “Never Gets Late Here” at City Splash at Brockwell Park UK on

28/05/2024

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Shenseea To Launch Charity Foundation

Dancehall star Shenseea is set to launch her charity foundation, aimed at serving those in need both in Jamaica and globally. “She is going

26/05/2024

Artist of the Week

Annaleax “Let Me Love You” Lyrics

Annaleax “Let Me Love You” Lyrics Baby, Let Me Love You Intro: Baby, let me love you, love you Just let me love you,

24/05/2024

Artist of the Week·Fresh Face

Artist Of The Week: Dua Lipa, Pink, RajahWild, Nina Simone Make Annaleax’s Favorite Music List

For WMV‘s Artist Of The Week (May 20-24, 2024) Annaleax, music isn’t just about the melodies and rhythms—it’s about the stories, the emotions, and the

23/05/2024

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Maxine Isis Stowe Accepts Court Ruling On Bunny Wailer’s Estate

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

21/08/2024

Exclusives·Legal

Lauryn Hill was surprised at an intimate dinner in New York to tell her that The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill was No. 1 on our 100 Best Albums list.

Exclusive: Lauryn Hill To Release Her Second Studio Album Under New Label Deal

8x Grammy Award winner Lauryn Hill is set to release her second studio album twenty-six years after signing with Columbia Records and releasing her

02/08/2024

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Shenseea Is Career Focused: “There is Far More Work to Be Done” as She Prepares for the Next Level

Shenseea’s global adventures have not only broadened her horizons but also redefined what it means to be Jamaican. She embodies a new era of

23/05/2024

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Godfather Of Soul James Brown, Island Records Founder Chris Blackwell, Riddim twins Sly and Robbie

The Untold Story Of James Brown vs. Sly and Robbie By Chris Blackwell

Sly, one half of the riddim duo Sly and Robbie, denies the tale about the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, demanding subservience at Chris

15/05/2024

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Ten Differences and Similarities Between Drake and Tupac

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24/04/2024

The Tupac Shakur estate has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Drake, demanding the removal of his Kendrick Lamar diss track, “Taylor Made Freestyle,” due

Alexx Antaeus Highlights How Jamaican Artists’ Limited Participation in the Grammy Process Weakens the Reggae Genre

Features·HOT 10·Interview

13/10/2023

Alexx Antaeus is known in Jamaica mostly as a Greek restauranteur and club operator, but internationally he is a respected musician who rubs shoulders

Hot 10: ‘Calm Down’ By Rema Makes Billboard’s Song Of The Summer List

HOT 10·Music

05/09/2023

Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” reigns supreme as the No. 1 title on Billboard’s Songs of the Summer chart for the 2023 summer season. Notably,

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