Sizzla’s Top 5 Musical Achievements
Miguel Collins A.K.A Sizzla is one of the most prolific artists in Jamaica’s history. Very few have had the level of cross-cultural connection through music that Sizzla has enjoyed for over 2
Spotify Does Not Pay Artists, It Only Pays Rights Holders
When a song is released, the artist has to assign the copyright to a rights holder. This means that the rights holder owns the copyright to the song and has the
This Day In Reggae: In 2021 Robbie Shakespeare Passed Away At Age 68, In 2018 Buju Banton Was Released After A Drug Conviction In The U.S
2021: Robbie Shakespeare of Sly & Robbie fame passed away. He is regarded as one of the most influential reggae bassists and was also known for his creative use of electronics and
Shenseea Says “Bob Marley Is Bigger Than Michael Jackson”
Well well well, fresh from her No. 8 placement on the Billboard Album Artist Year-End , Shenseea is causing a stir on Twitter in the fashion of her mentor Kanye West. The
CNN Sued For Copyright Infringement On More Than 100 Songs
A copyright infringement lawsuit has been filed against CNN for using more than 100 different songs in international segments without paying the required licensing fees. According to Billboard, Freeplay Music claims the
Bob Marley & The Wailers Ranked #1 On Billboard’s Year-End Reggae Artists Albums Chart 2022
The 2022 Billboard Year-End charts which rank the most consumed artists all albums over the period are out. Leading the “Reggae Albums Artists” category is Bob Marley & The Wailers. The King
Drake Is The Most Streamed Artist In Jamaica For A Second Year In A Row
For a second year in a row Canadian superstar Drake is the most streamed artist in Jamaica. According to data obtained exclusively by World Music Views from our Spotify correspondence, the Rich
New App Lets You Create Festival Line-Up
Good morning. It is Tuesday Nov 29 and here are two interesting developments in the music industry today: The UK competition regulator has ruled out further action to help artists earn more
Top Streaming Artists On Deezer – Year End
Deezer was the first international streaming service to establish a presence Jamaica. With 56 Million music tracks along with podcasts, their playlists and recommendations will match every musical taste. Dancehall dominates locally
Beenie Man, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky & DJ Kurt Riley Link Up For Independence Weekend Event In Barbados
Ahead of her Super Bowl 2023 halftime show performance Rihanna took some time out to watch Beenie Man in performance on Friday. Accompanied by boyfriend A$AP Rocky, the Umbrella singer flew in
Shabba Ranks Loses “Dancehall Emperor” Trademark
Dancehall legend Shabba Ranks loses trademarks for his monikers “Dancehall Emperor” and “Dancehall Empowerer (Grung)” according to documents obtained by World Music View. The trademark for “DANCEHALL EMPEROR” was filed with the
Burna Boy Caribbean Concert Tickets Tier 1 Sold Out
Tickets for the upcoming Burna Boy “Love, Damini” concerts in Trinidad, Jamaica and Antigua have been on sale for less than a week and already tier 1 for some categories are sold