Editors At Large

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

Latin duos Daddy Yankee& Luis Fonsi, Jamaican Producer Duo Clevie and Steely

Shocking: Steely & Clevie Did Not Register “Fish Market Riddim” (Prior to 2021) At The Heart Of US Copyright Lawsuit According To New York Attorney

The biggest US copyright lawsuit that is shaking the music industry is that between Steely and Clevie Productions and a slew of Reggaeton artist and producers. The case has been filed three

26/03/2023

Music Business·WMV Podcast Content

Kranium Mines Another Silver In The U.K. Even As He Exits Label Deal

Dancehall music continues to sell and be certified in the U.K. and the latest to achieve a milestone is “We Can” by Kranium and incarcerated singer Toney Lanez. The song is certified

24/03/2023

Certifications·Milestones

Pop Superstar Dua Lipa Back In Jamaica For Some Inspiration

Top selling pop superstar Dua Lipa went back to Jamaica, this time at the luxurious Golden Eye Resort in Oracabessa St. Mary. The singer posted images of her vacation on the island

24/03/2023

News

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