Editors At Large

Believe Music Publishing Strikes Landmark Global Deal with Janet Jackson

Paris, March 19, 2026 — Global music company Believe has announced a major milestone for its newly launched publishing division, securing a long-term worldwide publishing agreement with legendary artist Janet Jackson. The

20/03/2026

News

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

Latin America Leads Global Music Growth with Record-Breaking 17.1% Surge in 2025

Latin America continued its remarkable upward trajectory, marking its 16th consecutive year of growth in the music industry. According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) Global Music Report 2026, the

18/03/2026

Music Report

Cali Reggae frontman Stick Figure lead vocalist, producer and guitarist Scott Woodruff

Stick Figure’s Set In Stone Becomes First Album to Reach 400 Weeks on Billboard Reggae Chart

SoCal reggae/dub band Stick Figure has made chart history, as Set In Stone becomes the first album ever to spend 400 weeks on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart for the chart week dated

18/03/2026

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

Rebelution’s Live In St. Augustine Debuts on Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

The Billboard Reggae Albums chart for the week of March 21, sees its first debut for 2026 as Rebelution earns a new entry with Live In St. Augustine, debuting at No. 9.

17/03/2026

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

iWaata: Faith, Focus, and the Making of a Dancehall Contender

On a recent episode of World Music Views, rising dancehall artiste iWaata stepped into the spotlight with the same energy that has fueled tracks like “Cut Off Jeans,” “Clip Tall,” and “Balance.”

17/03/2026

Features

Wayne Wonder Camp Rebuts Buju Banton Remarks in Lengthy Instagram Tirade Over “30-Year Issue”

Veteran reggae singer Wayne Wonder has set social media alight after a series of lengthy, emotional statements—attributed to him and his management—were posted on his official Instagram account, taking aim at fellow

17/03/2026

News

Iwaata Signs New Management Deal, Drops New Single “Join Up”

Dancehall artiste Iwaata has signed a new management deal with Reynolds Entertainment Agency, which will handle all aspects of his career moving forward. The agreement comes as the artist continues to build

16/03/2026

Artist of the Week

Banksy’s iconic “Girl with Balloon” painting was named in one opinion poll as the favorite piece of artwork Britain has ever produced. REUTERS/Tom Nicholson

Jamaican Artist Peter Dean Rickards’ 2004 Photos Helped Crack the Banksy Mystery- Report

A new Reuters investigation says one of the biggest breaks in the decades-long mystery around Banksy’s identity came from an unlikely place: Jamaica, where late photographer Peter Dean Rickards captured a series

16/03/2026

News

Lyor Cohen: “Music Videos Are Thriving” as YouTube Pays $8 Billion to the Music Industry

Music is no longer just part of culture — it is culture, according to YouTube’s Global Head of Music, Lyor Cohen. In an email sent on message on Monday, Cohen reflected on

16/03/2026

News

Buju Banton on Drink Champs with N.O.R.E and DJ EFN

Buju Banton Slams Music Industry Pay Structure: ‘They’re Taking Us For Idiots’

Reggae legend Buju Banton has spoken out about what he says are exploitative business practices in the music industry, revealing how large performance fees can shrink dramatically once artists cover the real

15/03/2026

News

Buju Banton Signs With VP Records for New Dancehall Album

Buju Banton has signed a new record deal with VP Records and will release his 14th studio album under the label. The upcoming project marks Banton’s second partnership with the reggae powerhouse,

14/03/2026

Album Reviews

Michael: Songs From the Motion Picture Set for April 24 Release via Sony Music

Sony Music has announced the release of Michael: Songs From the Motion Picture, the official companion album to the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael. The soundtrack will be released on April 24,

13/03/2026

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