Editors At Large

Shenseea, Vybz Kartel, Yung Bredda, Ayetian, Lila Ike, Masicka

MOBO Awards Celebrates 30 Years With Five Jamaican Artists and One Trinidadian Nominated for Best Caribbean Music Act

Five Jamaican artists and one Trinidadian artist have been nominated for Best Caribbean Music Act at the 2026 MOBO Awards. Yung Bredda, born Akhenaton Lewis, is the only Trinidad-born nominee and representing

15/01/2026

Awards·MOBO Awards 2025

Omi Standing on Business lyrics

And now now baby with your permissionCan I get closer so I can listenTo the sound of your heartbeatI like that rhythmMake me want to two stepMy phenomenal womanI’ll be up in

15/01/2026

News

Diplo Recalls Making His First Song “Diplo Rhythm” and Major Lazer’s “Pon Di Floor” With Vybz Kartel

On the newest episode of And The Writer Is… with Ross Golan, Diplo pulls the curtain all the way back on the real origin story of Major Lazer — and himself as

12/01/2026

News

Natti Natasha & Nando Boom Top Two Billboard Airplay Charts With “Dem Bow”

Natti Natasha and Nando Boom’s collaboration “Dem Bow” climbs to the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart, making a stunning jump from 19 to 1 on the chart dated Jan.

10/01/2026

Latin

“No One Takes Anyone’s Spot”: EXCLUSIVE Tony Kelly on King of the Dancehall and More

It’s late Thursday morning, and Tony Kelly is already on his first call of the day with World Music Views. He speaks the way seasoned studio men often do—quietly, efficiently, and with

10/01/2026

News

Sean Paul Secures Third UK Certification Since 2026 as “Gimme the Light” Goes Gold

Grammy Award winning deejay Sean Paul is off to a powerful start in 2026, earning his third UK certification in just over a week. On January 9, 2026, his breakout hit Gimme the

09/01/2026

Certifications

Olivia Dean’s The Art Of Loving Goes Platinum in the UK

The Art Of Loving by Olivia Dean has officially becomes certified Platinum in the UK. According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), the 2025 pop-R&B album received the BRIT Certified Platinum award

09/01/2026

Certifications

Shenseea, Disco Niel, MOLIY, Skillibeng and Silent Addy ACEPXL

MOLIY, Shenseea and Skillibeng Nominated For 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards: See Full List

Ghanaian breakout star MOLIY has made history at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, becoming the most-nominated African artist at the 2026 edition of the globally celebrated ceremony. Her achievement marks a defining moment

08/01/2026

Awards

J’Calm Announces Sophomore Album Emotions, Out This Friday

Jamaican singer J’Calm announces his second full-length album, Emotions on Friday January 9, 2025 via K-Licious Music / DubShot Records. Emotions spans 13 tracks and features production from dancehall producer Tony “CD” Kelly and Sean Paul. The project

07/01/2026

Album Previews

Keznamdi A Frontrunner For 2026 Best Reggae Album GRAMMY

Music executive and long-time Grammy voter Alexx Anteus has named Jamaican singer Keznamdi as the clear favourite to win the 2026 GRAMMY Award for Best Reggae Album, arguing that the artist’s 2025

07/01/2026

Grammys 2026

Shaggy, Spice, Sean Paul on the set of Go Down Deh

“Go Down Deh” by Spice Featuring Shaggy & Sean Paul Certified Silver in the UK (200,0000)

Dancehall Queen Spice has added another historic milestone to her résumé as her smash hit “Go Down Deh,” featuring Shaggy and Sean Paul, has officially been certified Silver in the United Kingdom

05/01/2026

Certifications

Iris Stryx on Motherhood, Music, and Making History With a No. 1 Reggae Music Video

Bahamian-born recording artist Iris Stryx is riding high with a No. 1 reggae record — but behind the success is a story of resilience, faith, and fierce motherhood. In an emotional sit-down

05/01/2026

Interview

Donovan Watkis

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