Music Industry Giant Clive Davis Dies At 94
Legendary music executive and producer Clive Davis, the man credited with discovering and shaping the careers of some of the biggest names in music history, has died at his home in New
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BABYMONSTER’s “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA” Tops YouTube Jamaica, Holding Dancehall at Bay
BABYMONSTER scores its first No. 1 on the YouTube Jamaica Daily chart
Tyla And Zara Still Beating AI On The UK Official Afrobeats Chart
The latest Official Afrobeats Chart (13–19 June 2026) has South African superstar Tyla at
On This Day in Dancehall: Shaggy’s Billboard No. 1 Album ‘Summer in Kingston’ Dropped
Fifteen years ago today, Jamaican dancehall superstar Shaggy released Summer in Kingston,
Yaksta: “I Don’t Think I’ll Sign Another Record Deal Again,” Says He Would Work With Chronixx in the Future
Following a series of headline grabbing interviews that sparked conversation across Jamaica
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Tracks by Drake, Vybz Kartel, Shenseea, Spice, Rihanna and Popcaan Found in Massive AI Training Datasets
Millions of pop songs, hip hop, reggae, dancehall and songs from other genres, recorded by some of the biggest stars in music, are being
“It’s Great to See This Song Created Over 30 Years Ago Still Bringing Joy to Fans”: Shaggy On ‘Boombastic’ Reaching Double Platinum in New Zealand
Shaggy’s 1995 hit “Boombastic”earns Double Platinum certification in New Zealand on June 11, 2026. The certification was awarded by Recorded Music NZ, New Zealand’s official
Jamaica Wins the World: Diotima, Wray & Nephew, and Shenseea Celebrate Jamaican Influence on the Global Stage
From music and fashion to sports and art, Jamaica continues to shape global culture in ways that far exceed its size. This message sits
The Second Voice Keeps Singing, But Tyla Represents For The Humans
Faceless AI artist The Second Voice logs a seventh consecutive week at #1 on Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart as “Let Me Be” refuses
Vybz Kartel’s ‘God & Time’ Debuts At No. 6 On Billboard’s Reggae Albums Chart: Here’s What That Means In Sales
Vybz Kartel’s God & Time debuts at No. 6 on Billboard’s Reggae Albums chart this week, becoming one of the highest-charting new reggae releases
Billboard 200 Albums Chart: Legend Rises To No. 64
This week, Legend: The Best Of Bob Marley & The Wailers rises to No. 64 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, climbing seven spots
Exclusive: Vybz Kartel’s God & Time Debut At No. 6 On Billboard Reggae Albums Chart, Scores Highest Dancehall Debut Of 2026
Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel’s latest studio album, God & Time, debuts at No. 6 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart dated June 20, 2026.
DJ MAC and BABA Announce “WYFL Tour in Japan 2026”
Jamaican selector and producer DJ MAC, alongside BABA, is set to embark on the highly anticipated “WYFL Tour in Japan 2026” this September. The
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MARKHAM, ON — After more than 16 years away from the Canadian stage, reggae and dancehall icon Capleton is making his highly anticipated return
Yaksta’s ‘The Microphone Saved Me’ Arrives Today As The Bush Lawd Delivers ‘His Most Personal Album Yet’
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Reggae recording artiste Yaksta has officially released his sophomore album, The Microphone Saved Me, a 15-track project confirming his commitment to
Masicka Announces Third Studio Album Forever Reign On August 14
Jamaican dancehall star Masicka has officially announced that his third studio album, Forever Reign, will be released through Def Jam Recordings on August 14.
Negen “Adios” Debuts At No. 1 On YouTube Jamaica
YouTube Jamaica Weekly Chart – Week Ending June 11, 2026 Emerging dancehall artist Negen storms straight to the summit this week as “Adios” debuts
Munga Honorable Freed Of Murder Charge After Case Collapses
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall entertainer Munga Honorable, real name Damian Rhoden and his co-accused Sheridan Gordon were freed on Friday after the Crown’s murder case
Vybz Kartel’s God & Time Scores Highest Career Debut on the UK Official Album Downloads Chart
Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel has returned to the UK charts after nearly five years with his latest album, God & Time. Released on June
Lady Lava Leads Caribbean Music Awards 2026 With 9 Nominations
NEW YORK, NY — June 10, 2026 — The Caribbean Music Awards (CMA) has officially announced its 2026 nominees and leading the nominations is
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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
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
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
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