Editors At Large

Junior Murvin Posthumously Earns Silver Certification For “Police and Thieves” in the UK

According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), Junior Murvin’s reggae classic “Police and Thieves” is certified Silver as of Friday, January 31, for surpassing 200,000 units in sales and streams in the

31/01/2025

British Music Certifications·Certifications

Vybz Kartel’s Viking (Vybz Is King) 10th Anniversary Edition Tops U.S. Reggae iTunes Chart

The 10th anniversary edition of Vybz Kartel’s Viking (Vybz Is King), released on Friday, January 31, has soared to No. 1 on the U.S. Reggae iTunes chart. The deluxe, 11-track reissue, released

31/01/2025

Album Previews·Charts

Foreigner’s “I Want to Know What Love Is” Hits One Billion Streams on Spotify

Nearly four decades after its release, Foreigner’s iconic power ballad “I Want to Know What Love Is” has reached an extraordinary milestone—one billion streams on Spotify on January 30. It is their first

31/01/2025

Spotify

Buju Banton at UBS Arena in New York City July 13, 2024.

U.S. Immigration Crackdown Threatens Latin American and Caribbean Concerts in Diaspora Hubs

U.S. Immigration crackdown poses a threat to concerts in Caribbean diaspora cities according to Adam Gross, President of Ineffable Records, the second largest reggae record label and concert promoters in the U.S. Gross

29/01/2025

Concerts·News

Sony Group said Wednesday that it has promoted Hiroki Totoki to chief executive officer as part of a wider management reorganisation © Ian Maule / AFP/File

Sony Names Hideaki Nishino as New President and CEO of PlayStation

Sony Group Corporation Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), the powerhouse behind PlayStation, has announced that Hideaki Nishino will take over as President and CEO, effective April 1, 2025. The leadership transition follows a strategic

29/01/2025

Tech·Technology

Vybz Kartel and Shenseea earned their first Grammy nominations

Billboard Predicts Vybz Kartel Will Win Best Reggae Album Grammy – Shenseea Close Contender, Wailers Wild Card

Billboard has predicted that dancehall legend Vybz Kartel will take home the award for his album Party With Me. Here’s how they’ve broken down the competition. In their predictions released on Tuesday January 28, for

28/01/2025

Grammys 2025

Vybz Kartel Granted U.S. Visa, Set To Attend Grammy Awards On Sunday

Dancehall entertainer Vybz Kartel has reportedly been issued a U.S. visa, according to sources close to the matter. On Monday, the Fever DJ took to Instagram to express his gratitude as he

28/01/2025

News

Top Streaming Studio Albums by Jamaican Artists of the 21st Century on Spotify

25 years into the 21st century, Jamaican music continues to have a significant global impact, with streaming platforms like Spotify showcasing its reach. Below is a breakdown of the top streaming studio

28/01/2025

Features·Spotify

China’s DeepSeek AI Startup Rocks $1 Trillion In Value From U.S. Stock Market On Monday

China’s DeepSeek AI startup has caused a stir in global markets after unveiling its cost-efficient artificial intelligence model, which threatens to rival U.S. giants like OpenAI. The company claims that its model,

27/01/2025

Tech·Technology

Trump Says His Inauguration Speech Sets Viewership Record—Drops Heavy Tariffs on Colombia

President Donald J. Trump announced that his inauguration speech shattered viewership records, becoming the most-watched event in American political history. “This is a historic moment,” Trump declared. “More people watched me than

26/01/2025

Politics·Politics and Culture

Vybz Kartel backstage at Tempo network launch celebration Oct. 16, 2005 in St. Mary, Jamaica. Scott Gries/Getty Images

Vybz Kartel Debuts at #1 with “Amout” On YouTube Official Jamaica Chart

Grammy nominated dancehall icon Vybz Kartel storms to the top of the chart with his brand-new release, Amout, amassing an impressive 390,852 streams in its debut week in Jamaica. This marks the

26/01/2025

Charts·YouTube Jamaica Chart

Luciano To Perform at Club 24 in France On August 10, 2024

Luciano Says Buju Banton’s Intimate Concert Affected Rebel Salute Attendance: “There’s a Cutthroat Mentality Going On”

“When people fly in during January, it’s usually for Rebel Salute, but I was surprised to hear so many saying they were coming for Intimate,” reggae singer Luciano shared, reflecting on the

24/01/2025

Concerts

Donovan Watkis

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