World Music Views

Martin Kierszenbaum: “Everything always starts and ends with the music”

WMV first met Martin Kierszenbaum two years ago over dinner with Shaggy at Blue Ribbon Sushi in New York. What stood out was his rare ability to bridge the creative and business

by Donovan Watkis

23/05/2026

David Grutman, hospitality entrepreneur via Instagram

How David Grutman’s LIV Nightclub Generates Over $40 Million a Year—Despite Being Open Just 24 Hours a Week

The Miami location of LIV is open only four nights a week,

Drake Makes UK Chart History With Three Simultaneous Top 10 Albums

Drake has made Official Charts history in the United Kingdom, becoming the

FloyyMenor’s ‘GATA ONLY’ Earns 4x Platinum RIAA Certification

Chilean star FloyyMenor’s “GATA ONLY,” featuring Cris MJ, has officially been certified four-times

Drake Surprises Family With New Escalade, Raps Along to “Janice STFU”

Global superstar Drake turned a social media connection into a life-changing moment

Stefflon Don poses in the Studio during the MTV EMAs 2017 held at The SSE Arena, Wembley on Nov. 12, 2017 in London. GARETH CATTERMOLE/MTV EMAS 2017/GETTY IMAGES FOR MTV

Stefflon Don Sells Pre-2024 Music Catalog to HarbourView in Reported $8 Million Deal

British-Jamaican rap star and global hitmaker Stefflon Don has sold her pre-2024

Nicki Minaj performs in New Jersey in September 2023. PHOTO: GILBERT FLORES/VARIETY VIA GETTY

Nicki Minaj’s Company Defaults in Lawsuit, While Questions Over Service on Onika Maraj Persist

A new filing in the lawsuit brought by law firm Gordon Rees

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Tarrus Riley Sets The Record Straight On Best Of The Best Absence

Concerts

20/05/2026

Reggae star Tarrus Riley will no longer perform at the Best Of The Best Miami 2026 concert, according to an official statement released by

Reggaefest Postpones Alkaline’s New Rules Concert In Miami and Philadelphia

Concerts

20/05/2026

Organizers of the New Rules concert series have announced the postponement of Miami and Philadelphia arena shows featuring dancehall star Alkaline, citing a family

‘I Did Solo Arenas’: Shaggy Recalls Breaking Ground for Dancehall Tours Globally

News

20/05/2026

In an exclusive interview with WMV, Shaggy reflected on how he helped bring dancehall music into arenas long before it became commonplace, pointing to his

Silent Daddy, Skillibeng, Shenseea, Moliy

Shake It To The Max Snubbed By BET Awards?

Awards

19/05/2026

Despite the global success of “Shake It To The Max” by Moliy, Silent Addy, Skillibeng and Shenseea, the song was shut out of the

“We Have Nothing to Do With It Individually”: Dr. Ephraim Martin on How IRAWMA Winners Are Chosen

Awards

19/05/2026

For 43 years, Dr. Ephraim Martin has dedicated his life to recognizing excellence in reggae and world music through the International Reggae and World

Best Weekend Ever Returns to Jamaica With Seven Events in Five Days

Lifestyle

19/05/2026

MIAMI, Florida — Anticipation is building for the return of Best Weekend Ever, Jamaica’s premier Independence weekend party series, and according to public relations

Gramps Morgan Wins Jacob Miller Award for Best Male Vocalist and Inspirational Song at 43rd IRAWMA Awards

Awards

18/05/2026

Gramps Morgan had a crowning moment at the 43rd Annual International Reggae & World Music Awards, where he worn two awards. Reflecting on the

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Vybz Kartel Was The Biggest Winner At The IRAWMAs With 9 Awards: Full List Of Winners

News

18/05/2026

Vybz Kartel was the biggest winner at the 43rd Annual International Reggae & World Music Awards, taking home a total of seven awards. His

Bob Marley and the Wailers’ Burnin’ Certified Gold in the UK More Than Five Decades After Release

British Music Certifications

15/05/2026

More than 50 years after its original release, Bob Marley and The Wailers’ Burnin’ has officially been certified Gold in the United Kingdom. According

Shaggy: Lottery Album Review

Album Reviews

15/05/2026

What does an artist do after accomplishing almost everything the music business has to offer, yet still feeling inspired to create? Shaggy places his

Popcaan Featured On Drake’s Dancehall-Infused Track “Amazing Shape” From Triple-Album Rollout

Album Previews

15/05/2026

Popcaan is featured on Drake’s track “Amazing Shape,” taken from one of the rapper’s triple-album rollouts “Maid Of Honor,” released on May 15, 2025.

DJ Mac AND CrashDummy WYLF Riddim Surpasses 100 Million Streams Globally

News

14/05/2026

The WYLF Riddim, produced by DJ Mac and CrashDummy, has officially surpassed 100 million streams across streaming platforms globally. 80 million views have been

Soul Food Tuesdays Founder Boomas Takes Caribbean Soul Culture Global

Concerts

13/05/2026

From Kingston to Canada, and soon possibly New York, Los Angeles and Jamaica itself, Fabian Cole, better known as “Boomas,” is building more than

Chris Brown live in Kingston, Jamaica. August 27, 2023. Photo by GD Films for World Music Views

Chris Brown Unfazed After Pitchfork Trashes His Latest Album BROWN as “Soulless” and “Hit-Chasing”

News

12/05/2026

Chris Brown isn’t bothered after Pitchfork slammed his latest album BROWN released via RCA Records, calling it “a real piece of sh*t” and “soulless,

Flippa Mafia Back In Federal Custody On New Drug Charges Following Wiretap Investigation

News

12/05/2026

Convicted Dancehall entertainer Flippa Mafia, born Andrew Davis and once known as the “Flossing King,” is back in federal custody in the United States

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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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