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Obama Rallies Democrats in Detroit as Nicki Minaj Joins Trump for Michigan Campaign Showdown

DETROIT, MICHIGAN — October 25, 2026 Michigan has become the center of a high-profile political showdown, with former President Barack Obama rallying Democratic voters in Detroit and President Donald Trump preparing to

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25/10/2026

Music Industry Mourns The Loss Of DJ Kovert At Age 19

The Jamaican music fraternity mourns the loss of DJ Kovert, a promising

Major Lazer, Ellie Goulding and Tarrus Riley’s “Powerful” Surpasses 200 Million YouTube Views Across Uploads

The 2015 international hit continues to demonstrate its staying power more than

Popcaan Makes History With Debut U.S. Performance at Drake’s Lavish 40th Birthday Celebration in New York

Dancehall superstar Popcaan made history on Saturday night, October 24, delivering his

Shenseea Eyes Collaborations With Beyoncé, Post Malone, The Weeknd and Bruno Mars

Jamaican dancehall Shenseea has already secured collaborations with several major international artists,

Tarrus Riley The Only Unsigned Jamaican Reggae Act to Reach Billboard Hot 100 This Century

The reggae singer’s 2015 collaboration with Major Lazer and Ellie Goulding peaked

Tarrus Riley Warns Against Ignoring Relationship ‘Red Flags’ in New Single

Reggae singer Tarrus Riley is turning his attention to the warning signs

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Derrick Harriott Dead at Age 87

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24/10/2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican singer and record producer Derrick Harriott is dead at age 87. WMV understands that Harriott died early Saturday morning. Harriott,

Rihanna’s Banned Songs That Took Over The World

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24/10/2026

From sexually provocative music videos to violent storytelling, several Rihanna hits have faced broadcasting restrictions, online removals and demands for censorship. Barbadian superstar Rihanna

Beenie Man Earns First Gold Certification in The U.K. With “Who Am I”

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23/10/2026

Dancehall legend Beenie Man has earned another major international accolade as his 1998 classic “Who Am I (Sim Simma)” has been certified Gold in

Vybz Kartel Earns Third UK Song Certification For Pon De Floor With Major Lazer 17 Years Later

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23/10/2026

Jamaican dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has earned his third song certification in the United Kingdom, as Major Lazer’s 2009 hit Pon De Floor, featuring

Ineffable Records Has Eight Submissions for Best Reggae Album Grammy Consideration

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22/10/2026

Protoje, The Green, Tropidelic, Surfer Girl, Mike Love, Beach Fly, Ras-I and Kash’d Out are among the artists featured in the label’s Grammy campaign.

Cardi B Scores Nine New Canadian Certifications Ahead of Historic Billboard Canada Women in Music Honor

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21/10/2026

Cardi B continues to make major moves in Canada, earning nine new music certifications, including multiple multi-platinum awards, just weeks before she is set

Beenie Man Claims Jamaica Started Carnival Before Trinidad, But History Tells a Different Story

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21/10/2026

Dancehall superstar Beenie Man has sparked fresh debate about the origins of Caribbean Carnival after boldly claiming that Jamaica started the celebration before Trinidad

Funk Flex and TT Torrez Alleged Beef Exploded at Madison Square Garden

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21/10/2026

Funk Flex and TT Torrez’s HOT 97 Beef Explodes at Knicks Game as Years of Alleged Harassment and Station Drama Come to Light TT

The Best Airlines for Artists Touring the World

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21/10/2026

For musicians on the road, the best airline is not necessarily the one with the most luxurious first-class cabin. It is the carrier that

20 Years Ago: Sizzla Kalonji Released The Overstanding, His Landmark Album With Hip-Hop Mogul Damon Dash

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21/10/2026

Jamaican reggae and dancehall icon Sizzla Kalonji released his 38th studio album The Overstanding 20 years ago. The project brought together one of reggae’s

U.K. Is The Second Biggest Music Market, Despite Drop In Consumption, Luminate Reports

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20/10/2026

The United Kingdom remains the world’s second-largest music export market, even as its share of global on-demand audio streaming slips to 4% in the

Mekelia Green Threatens Defamation Lawsuit Against Don Corleone Following Viral Domestic Dispute Video

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20/10/2026

Attorney-at-law and entrepreneur Mekelia Green has announced her intention to file a defamation lawsuit against her former partner, Jamaican music producer Donovan “Don Corleone”

Shaggy Attends Star-Studded Angel Ball 2026 in New York City Honoring Dionne Warwick

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20/10/2026

Jamaican dancehall superstar Shaggy was among the attendees at the prestigious Angel Ball 2026, held on Monday, October 19, at Cipriani Wall Street in

Shenseea attending the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

Shenseea Eyes Victoria’s Secret Runway as She Expands Fashion Ambitions

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20/10/2026

Grammy-nominated Jamaican dancehall star Shenseea has sparked excitement among fans after hinting at her desire to walk in the next Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

Shaggy and RikRok performing "It Wasn't Me"

Shaggy’s ‘It Wasn’t Me’ Passes 1.5 Billion Streams on Spotify

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20/10/2026

Jamaican dancehall star Shaggy’s “It Wasn’t Me” has officially surpassed 1.5 billion streams on Spotify. According to Spotify streaming figures updated on October 18,

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Grammy-Winning Producer Alexx Antaeus on Why Jamaican Artists Lose at the Grammys

The Grammy-winning producer tells World Music Views that Jamaica’s biggest obstacle at music’s most prestigious awards may not be a lack of talent, but

15/10/2026

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Runkus Talks Grammy Ambitions, Reggae Revival, His Father’s Legacy and Why Dancehall Is Exactly Where It Needs to Be

At Kingston’s legendary Harry J Studios, the Jamaican singer and producer reflects on the making of his latest album, the changing fortunes of

14/10/2026

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Interview: How PM Dawn broke hip-hop’s rules — and gave Island Records a Billboard No 1

Jon Baker, founder of Gee Street Records and former president of Island Jamaica, recalls how a teenage producer’s unlikely record collection, a Spandau Ballet

13/10/2026

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Capleton Returns After 16 Years With Heights Of Fire: ‘This Album Is About Awakening’

Exclusive interview with World Music Views Sixteen years is an eternity in today’s music industry, where artists are expected to release new material at

26/06/2026

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