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Maxi Priest’s “Close to You” Earns Silver Certification in the U.K.

Reggae and R&B legend Maxi Priest has scored another career milestone as his classic hit “Close to You” has officially been certified Silver in the United Kingdom by the British Phonographic Industry

by Donovan Watkis

03/07/2026

Vybz Kartel- Night 2 a t Scotia Bank Arena Canada -JESSICA BUI

Vybz Kartel’s “Fever” Certified Gold in the U.K.

Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel has earned his first Gold certification in the

Latin duos Daddy Yankee& Luis Fonsi, Jamaican Producer Duo Clevie and Steely

American Jury to Decide “Fish Market” Reggaeton Copyright Lawsuit Against Bad Bunny, Karol G & More

A U.S. federal judge has ruled that an American jury—not the court—will

Drake performs onstage during "Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert" at State Farm Arena on December 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Music Tourism and Streaming Data Are Shaping Live Music- Report

Streaming has evolved into far more than a measure of popularity, it

Spotify Deletes Streams From Malcolm Todd’s Chart-Topping Song After Suspicious Betting Activity

Spotify has removed more than half a million streams from the song

Shenseea, Disco Niel, MOLIY, Skillibeng and Silent Addy ACEPXL

Shake It To The Max (Fly) by MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea Exits The Billboard Afrobeats Songs Chart After More Than A Year

Shake It To The Max (Fly) by MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea

Shenseea’s Long-Held K-Pop Ambitions Come Full Circle with JIHYO on “Distant Lover”

“I am going to step in the K-pop market,” Jamaican artist Shenseea told

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Kranium Earns Second RIAA Gold Certification in the U.S. With “We Can” Featuring Tory Lanez

Certifications

29/06/2026

Jamaican Dancehall star Kranium has earned his second Gold certification in the United States. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), his 2016 single

Capleton - Image by Jessica Bui exclusively for World Music Views

Capleton’s Three-Decade Billboard Legacy, By the Numbers

Billboard

28/06/2026

Capleton has released his first studio album in 16 years, returning not simply as one of reggae’s most enduring voices, but also as one

The Numbers Are In For Vybz Kartel’s God & Time

Album Sales

28/06/2026

Four weeks after its release, Vybz Kartel’s God & Time is closing in on 6,000 album-equivalent units in the United States. According to data

Capleton Reveals How a Studio Experiment Turned “Or Wah” Into a Dancehall Classic

News

26/06/2026

More than two decades after “Or Wah” became one of dancehall’s biggest anthems, Capleton has revealed that the hit wasn’t even recorded on the

Diana King Earns First Platinum Certification In The UK WIth “Shy Guy” 31 Years After Its Release

British Music Certifications·Certifications

26/06/2026

Diana King’s Shy Guy is now certified Platinum in the UK, more than three decades after its release. According to the British Phonographic Industry,

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

Album Previews·Exclusives·Interview

26/06/2026

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

Highest-Charting Reggae Albums Released in 2026 (So Far On Billboard)

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

25/06/2026

New reggae and dancehall albums continue to face an uphill battle in the U.S. market. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, fresh releases have struggled to

Ayra Starr Lands Highest Debut But AI-Generated Tracks Lead Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart

Afrobeats·Billboard Afrobeats Chart

23/06/2026

Artificial intelligence-generated music continues to gain traction on Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, as Let Me Be by The Second Voice spends 8 consecutive weeks

Sean Paul, Iration and UB40 Return to Billboard Reggae Albums Chart After 3 Albums Exit

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

23/06/2026

There are three re-entries on this week’s Billboard Reggae Albums chart (dated June 27, 2026), led by Sean Paul’s Dutty Classics Collection, which returns

Buju Banton performs at the UBS Arena in New York City on July 13, 2024 for 19000 people. Image by Tizzy Tokyo

DJ Khaled, Ari Lennox and Gramps Morgan To Be Featured On Buju Banton’s 13th Studio Album

News

22/06/2026

Reggae and dancehall artist Buju Banton has officially released the tracklist for his 13th studio album TOO TOO BAD, set for July 17. The Grammy-winning

David Grutman, hospitality entrepreneur via Instagram

How David Grutman Built America’s Highest-Grossing Independent Restaurant, Komodo

Books·Lifestyle

22/06/2026

David Grutman, hospitality impresario, known for Liv Nightclub, says his restaurant Komodo generated more than $41 million in annual revenue and became the highest-grossing independent

Coach CMO Joon Silverstein, Spotify’s Global Head of Business Marketing Bridget Evans

Spotify and Coach Launch Global Cultural Partnership to Deepen Connections With Gen Z

Fashion·Music

22/06/2026

CANNES, France — Spotify and Coach have announced a new global cultural partnership aimed at creating experiential marketing activations that connect with Gen Z

Music Industry Giant Clive Davis Dies At 94

News

22/06/2026

Legendary music executive and producer Clive Davis, the man credited with discovering and shaping the careers of some of the biggest names in music

Beyoncé Narrates Jay-Z’s Full 8 Year Year Hair Journey With Cécred

Beauty·Fashion

22/06/2026

Beyoncé revealed that Jay-Z initially grew out his hair to show Blue Ivy that they share the same hair texture, hoping it would help

Dancehall’s Juggling Revival: “It’s a Bit Chaotic” Says Miami Based Artist Chapta Nyne

News

21/06/2026

Rising reggae-dancehall artiste Chapta Nyne has welcomed the return of juggling rhythms to the genre but says the modern landscape presents challenges that did

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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

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart·Exclusives

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

Exclusives·Features

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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