Editors At Large

How Dutchavelli’s “Bando Diaries” Became Certified Silver in The U.K.

Raspy voice U.K. drill rapper Dutchavelli‘s breakout single ‘Bando Diaries’ is now certified Silver in the U.K. by the BPI for selling more that 200,000 units in that country. The rapper who is

31/03/2023

Certifications·Milestones

“Wine Slow” By Gyptian Is Now Certified Silver In The U.K.

Wine Slow, the lead single from Jamaican reggae singer Gyptain’s 2013 album “Sex, Love and Reggae” is now certified Silver in the U.K. by the British Phonographic industry as measured by the

31/03/2023

Certifications·Milestones

Americans Want Foreign Music But Increase In Visa Fees “Catastrophic” Says U.K. Music Boss

66% of American music listeners listen to music from foreign artists according to a new Music 360 report by Luminate. Millennials and Gen Z are found to be the top generations who

30/03/2023

Music Business·News

Tony Rebel’s Lawyer Says He Hopes To Handle French Montana Copyright Case Quietly

‘On the case’ are the words from lawyers Stephen Drummond Esq. and JoAnn Squillace regarding the use of a sample from “Ghetto People Song” produced by Tony Rebel without permission by French Montana. Last year WMV first

29/03/2023

Exclusives·News·WMV Investigates

Mighty Crown To Make Last Hurrah Aboard “Far East Reggae Cruise”

Yokohama, Japan Mighty Crown sound system will take their electrifying sound system set on the seas with their “Far East Reggae Cruise,” that will set sail on July 15-20, 2023. The 8x

29/03/2023

Dancehall

Shaggy Dexta Daps, Stormzy And More Featured On Stonebwoy’s Upcoming Def Jam Album ‘5th Dimension’

Dexta Daps, Shaggy and Davido are just some of the names featured on Ghanaian dancehall singer StoneyBoy’s upcoming studio album 5th Dimension. The 17 track project represents StoneBwoy’s first for Def Jam Africa after he

29/03/2023

Afrofusion·Music·News

Chris Blackwell, Angélique Kidjo And Arvo Pärt Awarded The Polar Music Prizes 2023

Island Records Founder Chris Blackwell, Angélique Kidjo from Benin and to Arvo Pärt from Estonia are The Polar Music Prize 2023 laureates. Blackwell’s efforts as an impresario has been a key part in

29/03/2023

Awards

Jamaican Songwriters, Publishers and Composers To See 138 % Rate Increase In PRO Payments As BMI Wins Landmark Settlement

Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) wins landmark victory for songwriters, publishers and composers in the US that will see BMI affiliates receiving 138% rate increase. Southern District Of New York Judge the Honorable Louis L.

29/03/2023

Music Business

Shaggy’s ‘Boombastic Collection’ Is The Greatest Gainer On The Billboard’s Reggae Albums Chart

Best Of Shaggy: The Boombastic Collection {Hip-O/Geffen/UMe} is this week’s greatest gainer on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. The fourth compilation from reggaes most popular crossover artist comes in at No. 2 and

28/03/2023

Album Sales

Who Is Mia Taylor?

She is an island girl with with a big city flavor and her music is as fresh as her features. Her NPR Tiny Desk submission is up to par and Mia Taylor

28/03/2023

New Artists

10 Questions With Irie Souljah

Irie Souljah is a reggae from Spain now domiciled in Jamaica as he seeks to take his music career globally. He revels signed a record deal with the California based Ineffable Records

28/03/2023

Features·New Artists

Meet William Richards, The Man Behind The Biggest Reggae & Dancehall Album Covers

William Richards is a university educated Jamaican photographer. He has captured almost every modern dancehall and reggae artist with timeless prestige and taste, “except Shabba” he says. His work has been featured

26/03/2023

Exclusives·Interview

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