Editors At Large

Gunna – “a Gift & a Curse” Is The No. 1 Album In Jamaica On Apple Music

Four time Grammy nominated rapper Gunna‘s 4th studio album “a Gift & a Curse” is currently No. 1 in Jamaica on Apple Music. The 15 track set follows his 2022 Billboard No. 1

20/06/2023

Daily Music Charts

Island Records And The Bob Marley Estate Set To Drop Afrobeats Remix Project

The Recording Academy announced new categories for the 2024 Grammys this week which include, ‘ Best African Music Performance’. Speaking exclusively with World Music Views® Gracey Mae, music journalist and executive in the U.K.

17/06/2023

Afrobeat·Reggae

Karol G, Daddy Yankee And More Want The Throw Out Steely & Clevie Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

Daddy Yankee, Karol G, and numerous other artists have jointly requested a federal judge to dismiss a sprawling copyright lawsuit that accuses them, along with over 150 defendants, of infringing on a

17/06/2023

Legal·News

‘Made In Lagos’ By Wizkid Certified Gold In The U.K.

Following its Recording Industry Of America Association’s Certified Gold status last September, ‘Made in Lagos’, the afro-fusion album by Nigerian singer Wizkid is now certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry In

16/06/2023

Certifications

“Turn Me On” By Kevin Lyttle Certified 2x Platinum In The U.K.

Kevin Lyttle’s soca hit single “Turn Me On” which was redone as a dance song with vocal from Spragga Benz attains Double Platinum certification in the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone

16/06/2023

Milestones

Idris Elba The AdMan, Actor To Launch Marketing Agency

British DJ and actor Idris Elba, who is known for his roles in TV shows like “Luther” and “The Wire,” and movies like American Gangster is set to venture into the world

15/06/2023

News

Beyoncé Blamed For Inflation In Sweden

Stockholm, Sweden – Beyoncé’s highly anticipated Renaissance tour has found itself at the center of controversy as economists at Danske Bank point fingers at the global superstar for driving up local hotel prices

14/06/2023

Culture·Uncategorized

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. speaks on stage during the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards’ untelevised Premiere Ceremony on March 14, 2021.

Dancehall Gets Snubbed As Recording Academy Announces ‘Best African Music Performance’ Category For 2024 Grammy Awards

The Recording Academy, the organization in charge of the Annual Grammys announced new categories on Tuesday June 13, 2023. As part of its commitment to include more music from around the world

13/06/2023

Grammy News

Jack Johnson’s “In Between Dubs” debuts at No. 4 on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

Multi-platinum Hawaiian singer Jack Johnson’s latest project “In Between Dubs” debuts at No. 4 on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart for the week of June 17, 2023. The 11 track album released

13/06/2023

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

Tyler Perry Now Controls BET And VH1?

Renowned actor, writer, director, and producer, Tyler Perry is bidding for control of BET (Black Entertainment Television), leaving Paramount Global reeling from substantial financial losses which have exceeded $400 million according to

13/06/2023

TV

The Age of Pleasure by Janelle Monáe Album Credits

No. Title Writer(s) Producer(s) 1. “Float” Janelle Robinson, Jarrett Goodly, Nathaniel Irvin III, Nana Kwabena Tuffuor, (featuring Seun Kuti Nathaniel Irvin III, Nana Kwabena Tuffuor, Nate Wonder, Nana Kwabena, and Egypt 80)

13/06/2023

Uncategorized

Afrofuture Promoter Abdul Karim Abdullah Says Jamaican Artists Should Expand Their Audience beyond Reggae

His name is Abdul Karim Abdullah, founder and CEO of Afrofuture, a festival and company which had to change its name from ‘Afrochella’ due to a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by the organizers of

12/06/2023

Afrobeats·Afrofusion·Concerts·Exclusives

Donovan Watkis

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