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“Dai Dai,” the Official Song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by Shakira and Burna Boy, Certified 2× Platinum (Latin)

“Dai Dai,” the Official Song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by Shakira and Burna Boy, has been certified 2× Platinum (Latin) in the United States. According to the Recording Industry Association

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09/07/2026

“I Feel Like My Career Is Starting All Over Again”: Shenseea After Making History On Billboard Latin Chart

Just one day after making history on the Billboard charts, Shenseea reflected

Masicka Makes Summerjam Debut, Bringing His Dancehall Hits to Germany Five Years After Selling Gold

Dancehall star Masicka delivered his first-ever performance at Germany’s iconic Summerjam Festival,

“Not A New Case” Chronic Law’s Representative On US Marshall Arrest

Following today’s court hearing involving dancehall artiste Chronic Law, his management has

Chronic Law Arrested in Florida on U.S. Marshals Hold

Dancehall artiste Chronic Law detained in South Florida on U.S. Marshals hold

Sean Paul Scores Two New UK Platinum Certifications For “Got 2 Luv U” and “Do You Remember”

Sean Paul earns new Platinum certifications in the United Kingdom for two crossover collaborations. According

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

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

British Music Certifications·Certifications

03/07/2026

Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel has earned his first Gold certification in the UK with his 2016 hit Fever. According to the British Phonographic Industry,

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

News

02/07/2026

A U.S. federal judge has ruled that an American jury—not the court—will decide one of the biggest copyright battles in reggaeton history, involving superstars

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

Concerts

02/07/2026

Streaming has evolved into far more than a measure of popularity, it is increasingly guiding touring strategy, according to Luminate Intelligence’s latest Inside the Live

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

News

02/07/2026

Spotify has removed more than half a million streams from the song “Earrings” after detecting what it believes were artificial plays, reversing the song’s

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

Afrobeats·Billboard Afrobeats Chart

01/07/2026

Shake It To The Max (Fly) by MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea exits the Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart after 69 weeks. The song debuted

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

K-Pop

30/06/2026

“I am going to step in the K-pop market,” Jamaican artist Shenseea told World Music Views in a 2024 interview. While she stopped short of

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

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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

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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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