Editors At Large

Masicka “Boasty” Debuts at No. 1 on YouTube Jamaica Chart

Dancehall star Masicka storms straight to the top of the YouTube Jamaica chart this week, as his new release “Boasty”debuts at No. 1 with a commanding 444,207 views for the week ending

05/04/2026

YouTube Jamaica Chart

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

Pepsi Drops Wireless Festival Sponsorship After UK Politicians Slam Kanye West Booking

Pepsi has withdrawn its sponsorship of the 2026 Wireless Festival in London following criticism regarding Kanye West’s scheduled 3 night headline performances. The decision came after significant backlash from political figures, including UK Prime

05/04/2026

News

Krystal Powell, owner of Lume Bistro & Lounge in Pembroke Pines Florida

Inside Lume Bistro & Lounge: Krystal Powell on Family, Food and Community

Krystal Powell’s Lume Bistro & Lounge in Pembroke Pines Florida, is a Jamaican restaurant with multi-cultural offerings. She tell World Music Views that she is building an ecosystem of experience, identity based

01/04/2026

Culture·Features

“Me treat artist business like a athlete”: Shaggy Opens Up About Fashion, Fitness and Focus

According to Shaggy, his relationship with Versace placed him directly inside one of fashion’s most elite circles. In an exclusive World Music Views sit down, the Jamaican superstar opened up about a

31/03/2026

News

Skippa Appears on 25% of Jamaica’s Top 20 YouTube Chart for March 2026

For the period of March 2 to March 29, 2026, Skippa appears on 25% of the Top 20—and his records collectively generated approximately 3.84 million views, which accounts for about 32% of the total

31/03/2026

Charts·YouTube Jamaica Chart

Alkaline for Givenchy SS22.produced by Creative Director Matthew Williams and shot by Korean-born German photographer @hejishin

Sales Numbers Are In: Alkaline Lands No. 10 Debut With NPT On Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

Dancehall star Alkaline’s third studio album NPT debuts at No. 10 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart dated April 4, 2026. It is the first album released in 2026 to debut on the chart,

31/03/2026

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

“Hey Sexy Lady” By Shaggy Is Now Certified Silver in the UK (200,000)

“Hey Sexy Lady” by Shaggy featuring Brian and Tony Gold has now been certified Silver in the UK. According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), the song has surpassed 200,000 units in streams and sales

27/03/2026

Certifications

Cutty Ranks Files $3M Lawsuit Against Payday Music Over “Dame Tu Cosita” Royalties

Jamaican dancehall artist Cutty Ranks (born Philip Thomas) has filed a lawsuit against Payday Publishing, claiming the company underpaid him by at least $3 million in royalties from the global hit “Dame

26/03/2026

News

Vybz Kartel Wins First MOBO Award For Best Caribbean Music Act

Manchester, UK — March 26, 2026 Dancehall legend Vybz Kartel wins Best Caribbean Music Act at the 2026 staging of the MOBO Awards. The award was announced on Amazon Prime during its landmark 30th

26/03/2026

Awards

Masicka Appointed Cultural Ambassador for Antigua and Barbuda

The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has officially approved the appointment of Jamaican dancehall star Masicka as a cultural ambassador, in a move aimed at strengthening youth development and expanding the country’s

26/03/2026

News

Exclusive: Silent Addy Explains Why “Shake It To The Max” Never Became A Juggling Riddim

Billboard Hot 100 Charting producer Silent Addy is setting the record straight on why “Shake It To The Max” was never developed into a juggling riddim, despite early conversations around the idea.

25/03/2026

News

Deadline Looms For Wayne Wonder And Wife To Retract Defamatory Claims Against Buju Banton

Today, March 25, 2026, marks the deadline set by Buju Banton and his legal team for fellow entertainer and former friend Wayne Wonder and his wife to retract the alleged defamatory statements

25/03/2026

News

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