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

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’ “Slip & Slide,” secures the No. 1 position with

by Donovan Watkis

30/05/2026

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

Volcano: Spice Just Released The Dancehall Song Of The Summer

Few artists can move the needle creatively for an entire genre, and

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

Grammy Award-winning reggae icon Buju Banton has announced his 13th studio album,

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

Rising Jamaican recording artist Chapta Nyne is proudly carrying the flag for

Shaggy Dines With “Honeymoon With Harry” Co-Stars Kevin Costner, Jake Gyllenhaal and Rita Ora Enjoy Brisbane Night Out

Reggae superstar Shaggy was spotted enjoying a glamorous night out in Brisbane

Karol G, Bad Bunny, Drake, Daddy Yankee, Nicki Minaj and Luis Fonsi have some of the biggest Reggaeton hits in history

Gringo Man On The True Origins Of Reggaeton: “Father Jamaican, The Mother Panamanian And Came Of Age In Puerto Rico”

Several of reggaeton’s biggest streaming stars, including Ozuna, who told El Pais,

First-Week Numbers For Shaggy’s Lottery Are In

Shaggy’s latest studio album, Lottery, has already surpassed 10 million streams globally

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Kanye performs with Big Sean, Pusha T and others in Manhattan

Larry Jackson’s Gamma Brings Defamation Lawsuit Over ‘Scamma’ Websites: ‘Reputational Warfare’

News

27/05/2026

Gamma, the entertainment company behind the dancehall single “Shake It To The Max,” as well as recent projects from Mariah Carey and Kanye West,

‘The Kids Are the Ones That Suffer’: Chapta Nyne Talks Domestic Affairs In ‘Baby Mama Drama’

Features

27/05/2026

Chapta Nyne, a Jamaican-born dancehall performer had driven to Miami to discuss the success of “Baby Mama Drama,” his emotionally charged single that has

Bolloré Family Urges UMG To Reject Bill Ackman’s $64 Billion Takeover Bid

Music Business

27/05/2026

PARIS, May 27 — The Bolloré family has publicly urged Universal Music Group (UMG) to reject billionaire investor Bill Ackman’s proposed $64 billion takeover

Popcaan Has Officially Earned His First Entry On The Billboard Hot 100

Billboard

27/05/2026

Jamaican dancehall star Popcaan has officially earned his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 thanks to his latest collaboration, “Amazing Shape,” with Toronto

The Elovaters Earns 2026 Highest Debut On The Billboard Reggae Albums chart

News

27/05/2026

American reggae-rock band The Elovaters earns the year’s highest debut on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart as Shark Belly Motel enters at No. 5

BABYMONSTER’s “Choom” Tops Jamaica’s YouTube Chart Ahead of Hill & Gully Riddim Tracks

YouTube Jamaica Chart

24/05/2026

K-Pop group BABYMONSTER’s “Choom” rises to No. 1 on YouTube Jamaica for the week ending May 21, 2026. The title track from the group’s

Popcaan Is In “Amazing Shape” Next Week As His Drake Collaboration Will Debut at No. 75

Billboard

23/05/2026

Drake’s latest chart takeover is producing headlines across the music industry while simultaneously delivering a major stimulus package to Jamaican dancehall star Popcaan. Thanks

Chris Brown Honored With Doctorate in Visual & Performing Arts

News

23/05/2026

Chris Brown is celebrating a major career milestone after receiving an honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Visual & Performing Arts from Harvest Christian

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

Features

23/05/2026

WMV first met Martin Kierszenbaum two years ago over dinner with Shaggy at Blue Ribbon Sushi in New York. What stood out was his

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

Lifestyle

23/05/2026

The Miami location of LIV is open only four nights a week, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. That’s just 24 operating hours per

Drake Makes UK Chart History With Three Simultaneous Top 10 Albums

Charts

22/05/2026

Drake has made Official Charts history in the United Kingdom, becoming the first artist ever to debut three studio albums inside the UK Top

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

Certifications

22/05/2026

Chilean star FloyyMenor’s “GATA ONLY,” featuring Cris MJ, has officially been certified four-times Platinum in the US. According to the the Recording Industry Association of

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

News

21/05/2026

Global superstar Drake turned a social media connection into a life-changing moment after surprising viral content creator NYFlavaaa and his family with a brand-new

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

Catalogues·Music Business

21/05/2026

British-Jamaican rap star and global hitmaker Stefflon Don has sold her pre-2024 music catalog to HarbourView Equity Partners in a deal reportedly valued at

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

News

20/05/2026

A new filing in the lawsuit brought by law firm Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP (GRSM) against Onika Maraj and Harajuku Barbie Music, LLC

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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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