Editors At Large

Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Certified Diamond In Brazil

Rema’s global smash hit Calm Down is now certified Diamond in Brazil, the biggest country in Latin America. The award was issued by Pro-Música Brasil (PMB) for sale sand streams surpassing 160,000 units.

12/07/2024

News

Exclusive NYPD Interview With Update On Rygin King's Arrest

Exclusive NYPD Update On Rygin King’s Arrest In Queens New York

In the early hours of July 8, at approximately 4:30 a.m., popular deejay Rygin King was arrested in Queens, New York, as part of the city’s “One Less Gun” campaign. The arrest

11/07/2024

Legal

Satisfy My Soul by Bob Marley & The Wailers is now certified Silver in the U.K.The award was given by the British Phonographic Industry

Bob Marley and The Wailers Join 1 Billion Streams Club As ‘Three Little Birds’ Hits Milestone

“Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley and The Wailers has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify. This is the reggae band’s first song to reach the milestone. Released August 29, 1980, it

10/07/2024

Milestones

Sean Paul has the most commercially successful dancehall songs of all time

Sean Paul Jet Sets to Europe with ‘Greatest Tour

Grammy Award-winning reggae superstar Sean Paul has wrapped up the U.S. leg of his “Greatest Tour.” The tour promoted Live Nation, saw the Dutty Rock artist in venues across 21 U.S.

10/07/2024

Concerts

Jay-Z, Doug Morris, Beyonce at Morris's Sony Music send off party in 2017

The Story Of How One Lunch Meeting Mainstreamed Gangsta Rap Music

In the early 90s, rap music was coming of age with groups and solo acts popping up on both the East and West Coasts, and a few emerging in the Southern United

10/07/2024

Features

Govana, David Chimney of Chimney Records

Govana’s “Legacy” Album Misses Billboard Reggae Chart but Climbs to No. 1 on Apple Music Jamaica

Dancehall artist Govana’s sophomore album, “Legacy,” has garnered chart placements across multiple Caribbean countries. On Apple Music, it currently holds the number one spot in Jamaica for ten days, since it was release

10/07/2024

Charts

Karol G, Bad Bunny, Drake, Daddy Yankee, Nicki Minaj and Luis Fonsi.

Top 25 Most-Viewed Reggaetón Music Videos On YouTube

Reggaetón music released in the last decade has exploded in popularity worldwide. Mainstream American music industry started paying attention to the genre after Daddy Yankee’s “Gasolina” from his Barrio Fino (Nice ‘Hood)

09/07/2024

Reggaeton

Stefflon Don’s “Island 54” Debuts at No. 44 on the UK Official Album Sales Chart

Stefflon Don’s “Island 54” debuted at No. 44 on the UK Official Albums Sales Chart for the week ending July 11, 2024. The album released on June 28, 2024 via BMG is

08/07/2024

Album Sales·Charts

YouTube Jamaica: Squash’s “Big Breeze” Climbs To No. 1

The official music video for Big Breeze by Squash is the No. 1 song in Jamaica on YouTube for the week ending July 4, 2024. The menacing track produced by Attomatic Records /

08/07/2024

YouTube Jamaica Chart·YouTube Music

Lil Wayne and Birdman perfoming in different sets at the 2024 Essence Festival in New Orleans July 5, 2024

Birdman & Lil Wayne Reunite for Cash Money Anniversary at YouTube Gala, But Wayne Skips Essence Festival Group Performance

Birdman and Lil Wayne, despite their past ups and downs, recently reunited at YouTube’s annual Leaders & Legends Gala in Los Angeles to celebrate Cash Money’s 30th anniversary. The event honored Cash

07/07/2024

Concerts

Sean Paul Earns New Gold, Double and Triple Platinum Certifications In Brazil

Global dancehall superstar Sean Paul has further solidified his iconic status in Brazil with three of his singles achieving Gold, double Platinum and triple Platinum certifications. “Mad Love,” a collaboration between Sean

06/07/2024

Certifications

Major Lazer Diplo, (right) alongside DJs Walshy Fire(left) and Ape Drums

Major Lazer’s Jamaican Inspired Album “Peace Is The Mission” Is Now Certified Gold In The UK

Major Lazer’s “Peace Is The Mission” album is now certified Gold in the UK. The award was issued on Friday July 5, 2024 for surpassing sales of 100,000 album equivalent units by

05/07/2024

Certifications

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