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Robert Livinsgton, Reggae Sumfest Director, Pavel Smith, Marketing Manager for Magnum Tonic Wine, Joe Bogdanovich

Joe Bogdanovich Hails Historic Reggae Sumfest 2026 as Magnum Returns as Title Sponsor

Reggae Sumfest organizer Joe Bogdanovich has described this year’s staging of the festival as a “historic” event, celebrating the return of Magnum as title sponsor and the highly anticipated reunion of dancehall

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05/06/2026

Vybz Kartel: God and Time Album Review

“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall

Kanya King, Founder of the MOBO Awards and Champion of Black Music, Dies at 57

The MOBO Organisation has announced the death of its founder and CEO,

Spice at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards red carpet

Spice Reaches 800 Million Spotify Streams Across Her Catalog

Dancehall superstar Spice has surpassed 800 million streams across her Spotify catalog.

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart Faces Fresh Scrutiny: “The Chart Rewards Compilation Albums and Catalogs”

Thomas “T” Cussins, founder and CEO of Ineffable Music Group, says it

Sean Paul On Dodging Rap Beefs With Jay-Z and Avoiding Dancehall Clashes: “It’s Not in My Personality to Go at People Like That”

Sean Paul has remained one of dancehall’s biggest global ambassadors, achieving crossover

Arsenal Celebrate Champions Cup Glory to Spice’s Certified Hit ‘So Mi Like It’ During Historic Double Trophy Parade

Arsenal’s historic double trophy celebrations took over the streets of North London

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Shaggy Joins FIFA Album as World Cup 2026 Unveils Global Music Lineup

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03/06/2026

Dancehall superstar Shaggy is among the artist on the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has revealed a lineup of international

Sean Paul Grateful to Work With Ronaldinho on Star-Studded Album Camisa 10

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03/06/2026

The global project also features Justin Quiles, Luis R. Conriquez, Lenny Tavárez, Dalex, Jon Z, Fariana, Jonas Blue and dozens more artists from 18

“Originality Is Everything”: Easy Star’s Michael Goldwasser Says Reggae’s Value Is Going Up

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03/06/2026

Michael Goldwasser, president of Easy Star Records and a respected figure in reggae music for nearly three decades, remains optimistic about the future of

“Not Supposed To Happen In Jamaica”: The Internet Reacts After German Embassy Raises Pride Flag

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02/06/2026

The German Embassy in Jamaica has ignited debate across social media after raising the Pride flag at its embassy compound in recognition of Pride

Paradise Coney Island Announces Grand Opening With Special Guest Sean Paul

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01/06/2026

Brooklyn, NY — Excitement is building in Brooklyn as Paradise Coney Island prepares to celebrate its grand opening with a special appearance by internationally

Comedian Naim Lynn Says No Black Writers Behind Kevin Hart’s Netflix Comedy Roasts

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01/06/2026

Comedian Naim Lynn is reigniting conversation about diversity behind the scenes of Netflix’s comedy roasts after making candid remarks during an appearance on The

Vybz Kartel at the 02 Arena in the UK September 4, 2025 credit @abbxstudios

VYBZ KARTEL UNVEILS STAR-STUDDED FEATURE LINEUP AND TRACKLIST FOR NEW ALBUM GOD & TIME

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01/06/2026

Vybz Kartel, has officially unveiled the full feature lineup and tracklist for his highly anticipated new album, God & Time, arriving this Friday, June

Chapta Nyne Calls for Balance in Reggae’s “Fire Starter” Debate

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01/06/2026

In a recent interview on WMV, reggae artist Chapta Nyne shared his thoughts on the ongoing discussion within reggae music surrounding the divide between

Patra Signs Global Distribution Partnership with JHOUSE Entertainment, The Orchard and Sony Music

News

01/06/2026

Kingston, Jamaica — Freddy Browne, CEO of JHOUSE Entertainment, and internationally acclaimed dancehall artiste Patra—globally revered as the “Queen of the Pack”—have announced a

Queen Of The Dancehall Spice at Reggae Fest Baltimore July 26, 2025

Dancehall Queen Spice Takes ‘Volcano’ to No. 1 With Multi-Country Promotional Blitz

News

01/06/2026

Spice has long demonstrated a flair for marketing, and the promotional campaign surrounding her latest single, Volcano, offers further evidence of her determination to

450’s “World on Fire” Is The New No. 1 Song Jamaica For The Week Ending May 28, 2026

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31/05/2026

Dancehall artist 450’s “World on Fire” is the new No. 1 song in Jamaica this week on YouTube for the week ending May 28, 2026.

Masicka Scores Second Straight No. 1 as YouTube Jamaica’s Top 20 Surpasses 12.5 Million Views

YouTube Jamaica Chart

30/05/2026

The Top 20 most-viewed songs on YouTube Jamaica (May 1–28, 2026) generated a combined 12.573 million views during the reporting period. Masicka and Di Genius’

Volcano: Spice Just Released The Dancehall Song Of The Summer

New Music

29/05/2026

Few artists can move the needle creatively for an entire genre, and Dancehall superstar Spice is proving once again why she remains one of

Buju Banton Announces 13th Studio Album “Too Too Bad”

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29/05/2026

Grammy Award-winning reggae icon Buju Banton has announced his 13th studio album, Too Too Bad, which is scheduled for release on July 17, just

Chapta Nyne Proudly Represents St. Thomas While Bridging Reggae and Dancehall

Features

28/05/2026

Rising Jamaican recording artist Chapta Nyne is proudly carrying the flag for St. Thomas, a parish he describes as the birthplace of some of

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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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Cali Reggae frontman Stick Figure lead vocalist, producer and guitarist Scott Woodruff

Stick Figure’s Free Flow Sessions Poised for Highest Billboard Reggae Debut of the Year

Stick Figure’s Free Flow Sessions is set to make the highest debut on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart next week. The album, released on

21/11/2025

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Exclusive: Annalaex on Leaving SOBE Entertainment, Dancehall, Soca & Her Next Chapter

In an exclusive sit-down with World Music Views in Florida, model-singer Annaleax opened up about her whirlwind year—one that has taken her from Tobago

13/11/2025

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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

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