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The Honorable Shyne Hits #1 on Hulu: Doc Chronicles Rapper-Turned-Politician’s Remarkable Redemption Story

The Honorable Shyne has climbed to the #1 spot on Disney’s Hulu streaming platform. Directed by Marcus A. Clarke and produced in collaboration with Andscape, the nearly two-hour documentary premiered on Monday,

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19/11/2024

Sean Paul, Shaggy, Damian Marley and Bob Marley Shine on Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

This week’s Billboard Reggae Albums chart ending November 23, 2024 Bob Marley and

Murder She Wrote By Chaka Demus and Pliers Certified Platinum In The U.K.

Murder She Wrote, by dancehall duo Chaka Demus and Pliers has been

Buju Banton’s ‘Inna Heights’ Was Released 27 Years Ago

Buju Banton’s Inna Heights was released 27 years ago, on November 18, 1997. The

Buju Banton at the Barclays Arena, Brooklyn. New York, November 17, 2024- image by @AMPWORLDMAG

Buju Banton Makes History with Sold-Out Barclays Center Show

Buju Banton made history as the first solo reggae artist to sell

Popcaan’s Great Is He (Deluxe) Hits 100 Million Spotify Streams as Where We Come From Celebrates Anniversary Release

Popcaan’s Great Is He (Deluxe) album has surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify. The

Vybz Kartel Sets Sights on Topping Buju Banton’s Record-Breaking U.S. Tour: ‘Yes, I think I will top it’

Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has confidently weighed in on whether he could

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Mike Tyson Reflects On Netflix Fight With Jake Paul: “I Lost But Still Won”

Sports

16/11/2024

Boxing legend Mike Tyson shared an emotional reflection on his Neflix broadcasted return to the ring against Jake Paul, a fighter half his age, in

Sean Paul, OD receiving his honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt. Honoris Causa) degree at UTECH graduation in November 16, 2024

Dr. Sean Paul: Dutty Cup Deejay Honored With Doctor Of Letters From University Of Technology

News

16/11/2024

Billboard chart-topping artist Sean Paul is now formally recognized as Dr. Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques, OD, following his receipt of an honorary Doctor

Mike Tyson’s Ring walk Tune Was Jay-Z’s “Murdergram” and Logan Paul Came Out To Phil Collins “In the Air Tonight” For Face-off

Sports

16/11/2024

Boxing fans around the globe tuned in to Netflix to witness the electrifying face-off between legendary “Iron” Mike Tyson and YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul

Buju Banton Blames Colorism for Underappreciation of His Record-Breaking Tour: “Maybe If I Were a Lighter Hue”

Concerts

15/11/2024

Grammy Award winner reggae singer Buju Banton delivered a passionate address at the launch of his Intimate concert series on November 7, offering sharp insights

Popcaan Earns First Gold Certification as Lead Artist with “TWIST & TURN” Featuring Drake and PartyNextDoor

Milestones

15/11/2024

Popcaan’s TWIST & TURN, featuring Drake and PartyNextDoor, has officially been certified Gold in the U.S., marking his first Gold single as a lead artist

2025 First Time Grammy Nominees

Grammys Nominations 2025

09/11/2024

The 2025 Grammy Awards are shaping up to be a historic year with a star-studded lineup with several first time nominees making the cut.

Vybz Kartel and Shenseea earned their first Grammy nominations

Vybz Kartel and Shenseea Earn First Grammy Nominations For Best Reggae Album

News

08/11/2024

Shenseea “Never Gets Late Here” and Vybz Kartel’s “Party With Me” have both earned nominations for Best Reggae Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards.

Beyonce Now Has Has 99 Grammy Nominations – Full Grammy Wrap Up

Grammys Nominations 2025

08/11/2024

The 2025 Grammy nominations were announced in a livestream event on Friday, November 8, 2024, featuring appearances from top music artists. This highly anticipated

“You Can’t Take Breaks”: Penthouse Records’ Donovan Germain Calls Out Chronixx’s Commitment to Reggae

Reggae

08/11/2024

Penthouse Records founder Donovan Germain believes Chronixx shouldn’t have stepped back from reggae music. Speaking exclusively to WMV, the ‘Til Shiloh producer expressed that

Rihanna Announces She Fenty Beauty and Skin Coming to Jamaica

News

08/11/2024

Jamaicans can get theirs coins ready because after much anticipation and fan speculation, Rihanna has officially announced the launch of her Fenty Beauty and

Johnny Nash The Reggae Collection Enters Billboard Reggae Albums Chart at #8

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart·News

07/11/2024

Thirty-one years after its original release, The Reggae Collection, a compilation of hits by the late American reggae-pop icon Johnny Nash, has made its

Injury Aboard Chris Blackwell’s ‘SeaBee’ Results in Nearly $1 Million Award

Legal

07/11/2024

The case of Stanley v. Bertram-Trojan, Inc. (1989-1994) In the late 80s a personal injury claim was filed by Carolynn Anne Stanley, who

Buju Banton Is The New King Of Reggae?

Culture

07/11/2024

Event promoter and PR agent Ralston Barrett recently crowned Buju Banton the “King of Reggae” — a bold statement considering Bob Marley’s lasting legacy

Vybz Kartel and Mavado Sting Clash 2008. Now Kartel will solo headline his first stadium show on December 31 Freedom Street

Exclusive: Vybz Kartel Approached by Live Nation to Headline U.K.’s Wireless Festival and Queens, New York

Concerts

06/11/2024

U.S. concert promoter Live Nation has approached dancehall icon Vybz Kartel to headline major events in both the U.S. and the U.K. Kartel shared

Promoters Blamed For Low Attendance At Burning Spear’s Long-Awaited Return to Kenya

Concerts

06/11/2024

Six days before his November 2nd concert, Grammy Award-winning reggae singer Burning Spear took to social media, sharing a message with fans: “It seems

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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

Tech

Platinum Rapper Iggy Azalea Relaunches Phone Company

Platinum rapper Iggy Azalea is dives deeper into the crypto world, and it’s already generating a buzz, as the Australian rapper is at the

10/06/2024

Isabell Chen

Culture·Tech

Mark Zuckerberg Announces New WhatsApp Feature

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took to his Facebook page on Tuesday to announce new updates to the popular WhatsApp messaging platform. He posted, “We’re

15/06/2022

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Reggae·Tech

Ziggy Marley Launches “Beach In Hawaii” NFT, Says Bob Marley NFT Could Be In The Works

Ziggy Marley launched his first NFT today in collaboration with One Of, a NFT platform that describes itself as “The green NFT platform connecting

01/11/2022

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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

Artist of the Week

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

Exclusives·News

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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

HOT 10

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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