Editors At Large

‘So Me Like It’ By Spice Certified Gold In Canada

Spice’s breakout song “So Me Like It,” is now certified Gold in Canada. According to Music Canada, the single was issued with a Gold certification for sales and streams surpassing 40,000 units

29/07/2024

News

Vybz Kartel Case: Court of Appeal to Announce Retrial Decision on July 31 At 2:00 PM

This judgment will decide if Kartel and his three co-accused—Shawn Storm Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St. John—will face a retrial for the 2011 murder of Clive "Lizard" Williams or be acquitted.

29/07/2024

Legal·News

Billboard 200: Stray Kids Joins DMX as the Only Acts to Debut at No. 1 with Their First Five Albums

K-pop group Stray Kids make a historic debut atop the Billboard 200 (dated Aug. 3), with their latest mini-album, ATE. The group joins DMX as the only acts in history to debut their

28/07/2024

News

Scene fromDiamond Platnumz x Jason Derulo ft Khalil Harisson & Chley - Komasava Remix (Official Music Video)

Shattawale, Odumodublvck, Etana and More With New Music from Africa

Friend of World Music Views Gracey Mae did her weekly new music tweet for Afrobeats music released July 26,2024. This week’s New Music Friday is brimming with fresh sounds from the Afrobeats

27/07/2024

Afrobeats·Afrofusion

Capleton Reign Of Fire album cover - 2004

Top Dancehall Albums Of 2004

In 2004, a new generation of ambitious artists was revitalizing Dancehall, which was gaining global recognition following Sean Paul’s Dutty Rock album released November 2022 which sold 65,000 the first week. The album’s hit promotional

26/07/2024

Dancehall

Rita Marley, the matriarch of the Marley family legacy

Rita Marley’s Turns 78, Here Are Her Top 10 Songs

Today July 25, is Rita Marley’s 78th birthday. The reigning matriarch of the Marley family was played by UK actor Lashana Lynch in the ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ movie. The film, released by

25/07/2024

News

South African Singer Tyla Strikes Gold with Debut Album in Canada

South African singer Tyla has mined Gold for her eponymous debut album in Canada. According to Music Canada, Tyla was issued the Gold Single certification on Tuesday, July 23, after it sold

25/07/2024

Certifications

Shalahwar Enters The Reggae Scene With New Cover of “Milk and Honey”

Legendary music producer Clive Hunt revisits his 1970s song “Milk and Honey” with a fresh approach, yet nostalgic experience for fans. The song’s June 12, 2024 update, comes with vocals from Florida

22/07/2024

Fresh Face

Buju Banton holds Gold plaque for Til Siloh album

The 100 Best Reggae Albums Of All Time: Staff Picks

The 100 best reggae albums are selected and voted on by the staff at WMV, based on their impact during their respective eras. To make it digestible, we start with the top

20/07/2024

News

Buju Banton, Gramps Morgan at the UBS Arena in New York City July 14, 2024

Gramps Morgan Reflects on Relationship With Buju Banton and the Making of “Psalm 23”

Gramps Morgan was one of the guest artist on Buju Banton’s Long Walk To Freedom Tour. The Morgan Heritage frontman checked in with WMV for a quick chat following two sold out performances

20/07/2024

Features

Lauryn Hill with her son YG Marley at Reggae Sumfest 2024

Lauryn Hill Turns Reggae Sumfest 2024 Audience into Choir with “Killing Me Softly”

Lauryn Hill surprised fans at the 2024 staging of Reggae Sumfest when she stepped on stage minutes after 1:00 am during her son YG Marley’s set. The “Miseducation” singer revealed that her

20/07/2024

Concerts

YG Marley’s “Praise Jah In The Moonlight” Sells Gold In The UK (400,000)

YG Marley’s “Praise Jah In The Moonlight” has earned Gold certification in the UK. The award was issued on Friday July 19, 2024 by the British phonographic Industry for selling 400,000 units

19/07/2024

Milestones

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