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

Dancehall superstar Beenie Man has sparked fresh debate about the origins of Caribbean Carnival after boldly claiming that Jamaica started the celebration before Trinidad and Tobago, crediting legendary Jamaican musician Byron Lee

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21/10/2026

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

Funk Flex and TT Torrez’s HOT 97 Beef Explodes at Knicks Game

The Best Airlines for Artists Touring the World

For musicians on the road, the best airline is not necessarily the

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

Jamaican reggae and dancehall icon Sizzla Kalonji released his 38th studio album

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

The United Kingdom remains the world’s second-largest music export market, even as

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

Attorney-at-law and entrepreneur Mekelia Green has announced her intention to file a

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

Jamaican dancehall superstar Shaggy was among the attendees at the prestigious Angel

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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,

“The Worst Place I’ve Ever Worked”: Kaz and Mero Blast Hot 97 Bosses and Company Representatives Live on Air

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19/10/2026

NEW YORK — Hot 97 morning show personalities Kazeem “Kaz” Famuyide and The Kid Mero have publicly blasted the legendary hip-hop radio station’s management,

Shaggy Says Shenseea Has Potential to Reach Greater Heights but Needs an A&R

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19/10/2026

Dancehall superstar Shaggy believes Shenseea has what it takes to achieve even greater success in the music industry, but says she needs a trusted

Sean Paul Rejects ‘Manufactured Pop Star’ Label, Reflects on Dancehall Roots and Super Cat’s Influence

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19/10/2026

Grammy-winning dancehall superstar Sean Paul has pushed back against the notion that he was a manufactured pop star, reflecting on his early years in

Fat Joe Podcast Story Drawn Into O.J. Simpson Murder Investigation

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19/10/2026

A decades-old mystery surrounding the O.J. Simpson murder case has resurfaced following newly unsealed court documents and a remarkable podcast story told by rapper

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 04: Swizz Beatz speaks during the Art Basel Awards Night in Miami Beach at New World Symphony on December 04, 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Art Basel)

Swizz Beatz Says Michael Jackson’s ‘Jamaican Chef’ Made Unforgettable Jerk Lobster at Jackson’s Home in 2009

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17/10/2026

Music producer Swizz Beatz is hoping to reconnect with a Jamaican chef who prepared an unforgettable jerk lobster dish during a private visit to

D’Angel Honoured By Two US Cities, Reflects on 22 Years in Dancehall: ‘I’m Stepping Into My Greatness’

Awards

17/10/2026

In an exclusive interview with World Music Views, the Jamaican dancehall star discusses her recognition in Florida, the struggles that shaped her career,

33% of Best Reggae Album Submissions at the 2027 Grammys Are From Non-Jamaican Acts

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16/10/2026

At least 40 of the 119 projects submitted for consideration in the Best Reggae Album category at the 2027 Grammy Awards are linked to

Internet Trolls Porsche’s New Mission S After Tesla Unveils Flying Roadster on the Same Day

News·Tech·Technology

16/10/2026

The internet is trolling Porsche after the German automaker unveiled its stunning new Porsche Mission S concept on October 15, 2026 — the very

Bloomberg Names Jamaican Beef Patty a Defining Food of Toronto

Lifestyle

16/10/2026

Jamaican beef patties are gaining recognition as one of Toronto’s defining foods, with Bloomberg highlighting the Caribbean pastry’s place in the Canadian city’s diverse

Goldman Sachs Music In The Air Report 2026: China and Latin America and India To Become More Valuable To Music Industry

Latin·Music Report

16/10/2026

Goldman Sachs’ October 2026 Music in the Air report 10th Anniversary China and other fast-growing markets are expected to supply most of the new

Nicki Minaj’s ‘Queen Radio: Volume 1’ Certified Platinum in the UK, Featuring Skeng’s ‘Likkle Miss’ Remix

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16/10/2026

Queen Radio: Volume 1 by Nicki Minaj has officially become her fourth platinum-certified album in the United Kingdom, following Pink Friday (2010), Pink Friday:

Diddy Transferred to New Federal Prison Following Medical Emergency and Repeated Rule Violations

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16/10/2026

Sean “Diddy” Combs has reportedly been transferred from FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey to FCI Allenwood Low in Pennsylvania following a recent medical

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

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15/10/2026

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

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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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Exclusive: Former EVEN Labs Executive D-Dot Speaks Out on UMG Deal, Direct-to-Fan Future, and Lawsuit Against Platform

Music industry executive and consultant Damien “DDOT” Washington, a former executive at EVEN Labs, speaks exclusively with World Music Views (WMV) about technology’s role in music, artist

21/02/2026

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