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Liam Payne, Former One Direction Singer, Dead After Falling From Hotel Balcony In Buenos Aires

Liam Payne, former One Direction member, tragically died after reportedly falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina according to local authorities. The British singer was 31

by Isabell Chen

16/10/2024

Evan “Kidd” Bogart Reveals Rihanna’s “SOS” Second Verse Is Made Up of 80s No. 1 Song Titles

Songwriter and composer Evan “Kidd” Bogart has unveiled a clever secret behind

Rick Ross Joins Spotify’s Billion Streams Club with Drake’s ‘Money In The Grave’

Rick Ross has joined Spotify’s billons streams club after his feature on

“In Her Words”: Tory Lanez Shooting Takes Center Stage In Megan Thee Stallion Documentary

Megan Thee Stallion is opening up like never before in her upcoming

Cuban Reggaeton Star El Taiger Dies at 37, One Week After Being Found Shot in Miami

Cuban reggaeton singer El Taiger, born Jose Manuel Carbajal Zaldivar, passed away

Nas’ ‘Illmatic’ Reaches 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

Nas’ iconic debut album, Illmatic, has just reached 1 billion streams on

Jennie is the first female K-Pop soloist to earn a Platinum single

The J-Pop, K-Pop and Reggaeton Artist Who Are Dominating YouTube Right Now

A Global Breakdown by Region and Genre The music videos capturing the

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Jamaican Acts with the Most Songs Over 100 Million Streams on Spotify

Spotify

15/10/2024

Few countries have had as much influence as Jamaica, with its artists crossing borders and genres to achieve widespread recognition. Spotify, the world’s leading

Omar Courtz’s Q U E V A S H A C E R H O Y and Debut Album ‘Primera Musa’ Hit No. 1 Across Multiple Countries

News

15/10/2024

Omar Courtz song Q U E V A S H A C E R H O Y and debut album Primera Musa have both reached

100 Most Streamed Songs On Spotify

Spotify

14/10/2024

Spotify‘s Most Streamed Songs of All Time: A Deep Dive into the Top 100 As of today, October 15, 2024, The Weeknd stands out as

SEVENTEEN, comprised of S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, Mingyu, The8, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino—released the music video for their first single for their 12th mini album.

SEVENTEEN (세븐틴) Partners With Airbnb For ‘Love, Money, Fame’ Video (feat. DJ Khaled)

K-Pop

14/10/2024

SEVENTEEN (세븐틴) ‘LOVE, MONEY, FAME’ (feat. DJ Khaled) is the No. 1 song on YouTube, racking up over 8 million streams in less than

“Nobody Move” by Major Lazer featuring Vybz Kartel. “Nobody Move” produced by Diplo, French production duo the Picard Brothers (Maxine and Clement) and German producer Philip Meckseper a.k.a Blender premiered on October 11 via Mad Decent Records along with an animated video directed by Major Lazer’s longtime visual collaborator, Ferry Gouw.

Major Lazer Unveils ‘Nobody Move’ Featuring Vybz Kartel Referencing Yellowman’s 1980s Hit

News

14/10/2024

Major Lazer’s debut album, Guns Don’t Kill People…Lazers Do, is getting a deluxe reissue to mark its 15th anniversary. The 17 track set which will

OMI’s “Hula Hoop” Certified Silver by BPI (200,000)

Milestones

14/10/2024

Jamaican singer OMI continues to make waves on the international music scene as his 2015 single “Hula Hoop” was certified Silver by the British

Becky G and Karol G’s “Mamiii” Surpasses 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

Latin·Milestones·Reggaeton

14/10/2024

The reggaeton hit “Mamiii,” by Mexican-American singer Becky G and Columbian singer Karol G, has officially surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify. It is

Sean Paul, the most streamed Jamaican artist on Spotify globally for 2023

Every Sean Paul Song Surpassing 100 Million Spotify Streams

News

14/10/2024

Sean Paul has become the the first Jamaican artist to have 26 songs surpass 100 million streams on Spotify, with two of the songs

‘Soltera’ Remix by Lunay, Daddy Yankee, and Bad Bunny Surpasses 1 Billion Views on YouTube

News

14/10/2024

The remix of “Soltera” by Puerto Rican Reggaeton singers Lunay, Daddy Yankee, and Bad Bunny has surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube. Released on

Grammy-winning artists Sean Paul and Shaggy are set to join lovers rock legend Beres Hammond as headliners for a special Valentine’s Day concert at UBS Arena in New York City.

Shaggy, Sean Paul and Beres Hammond To Headline UBS Arena In New York On Valentines Day

Concerts

13/10/2024

Grammy-winning artists Sean Paul and Shaggy are set to join lovers rock legend Beres Hammond as headliners for a special Valentine’s Day concert at

Likkle Addi Makes Top 5 Debut On The Official YouTube Jamaica Music Chart

YouTube Jamaica Chart

13/10/2024

The latest YouTube Jamaica chart for the week ending October 10, 2024, Rey Rico continues to hold the top spot , while fresh releases

Matisyahu Slams Eka Mouse as "A Nutbag," Rejects Claims of "Black Scent" in His Reggae Performance

Matisyahu Slams Eek-A- Mouse as “A Nutbag,” Rejects Claims of “Black Scent” in His Reggae Performance

Interview

12/10/2024

Jewish Reggae singer Matisyahu has been accused of having a “black scent” (black accent) that only emerges during his performances. The American singer explains

Guinness to Sponsor Buju Banton’s Intimate Show— Following Protocols For Vybz Kartel’s Freedom Street

Concerts

12/10/2024

Guinness Brand Manager Nadine Hylton has confirmed that while the brand expects its products to be present at Vybz Kartel’s highly anticipated Freedom Street

Rihanna at Savage X Fenty's exclusive Nordstrom preview celebrating the debut of the Lavish Lace collection Oct. 10

Rihanna Ready to “Do It Up” for the Holidays: “Christmas is a Very Big Thing for Us”

Happy Holidays

12/10/2024

While Mariah Carey thinks it’s not yet time to roll out promotions for her annual Christmas hit “All I Want For Christmas,” music superstar Rihana

Daddy Yankee Finally Admits That Shabba Ranks’ ‘Dem Bow’ Beat Shaped Reggaetón’s Cultural and Musical Identity

Films·Reggaeton·Reggaeton vs Dancehall Court Case

10/10/2024

Reggaeton superstar Daddy Yankee finally admits that the beat of Shabba Ranks song “Dem Bow,” produced by Bobby Digital which samples Steely and Clevie’s Fish

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Meta Invents Reggae Robots, Stephen & Chino Say Freddie McGregor Will Not Use Artificial Intelligence To Help His Performances

World Music Views asked the sons of Freddie McGregor, who is recovering from an illness if they would use AI to assist him in

09/08/2023

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Dancehall·Tech

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

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

Staff Writer

News·Tech

New App Lets You Create Festival Line-Up

Good morning. It is Tuesday Nov 29 and here are two interesting developments in the music industry today: The UK competition regulator has ruled

29/11/2022

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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

Shenseea is career focused - Contributed

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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