Sly Dunbar, Reggae’s Rhythm Architect, Has Died at 73
Grammy winning producer Lowell Fillmore “Sly” Dunbar, the Jamaican drummer, producer and one half of the formidable duo Sly and Robbie, has died at the age of 73, World Music Views has
“Wine Pon You” By Doja Cat Featuring Konshens Goes Platinum in Canada (80,000)
“Wine Pon You” by pop superstar Doja Cat, featuring Jamaican dancehall hitmaker Konshens, has officially been certified Platinum in Canada, recognizing sales and streaming figures exceeding 80,000 units. The certification awarded by
Poupak: A Persian–Middle Eastern Voice Rising Between Cultures from Dubai
Poupak, an up and coming Persian and Middle Eastern singer based in Dubai, has spent the last twelve years building a life—and more recently, a sound—between cultures. “I’m a Persian and Middle
Reggae Singer Chronixx Questions Yendi Phillipps Take On Not Having Children Before 30
Miss Universe 1st Runner-Up Yendi Phillipps shared a strongly worded opinion on parenting and timing, responding to a prompt asking for an unpopular view. In her post, Yendi wrote: “People shouldn’t have children
YouTube Jamaica: Protoje’s At We Feet Featuring Damian Marley Debuts at No. 3, Skippa Scores Double Entry with “Reckless” at No. 14 and “Go”
The YouTube Jamaica Chart presented by World Music Views for the week ending January 23, 2025 is led convincingly by jaame.sss at number one. “Beloved and Blessed (Reggae Version)” featuring Skatta Lopa reruns to the
Nayda Vii Opens Up About Knowing Her Worth, Working With Vybz Kartel and Making Music On Her Own Terms
Nayda Vii, pronounced nay-dah vee, grew up surrounded by music. In her first interview with World Music Views, the Jamaican dancehall artist reflects on a childhood shaped by church choirs, community sound
Theron Thomas on Standing Ten Toes Down for Reggae—and Writing Rihanna’s Man Down
When Rihanna released Man Down in 2011, it didn’t sound like what pop radio was demanding at the time. There was no EDM drops or glossy dance-floor formulas. It was raw. Caribbean.
Sean Paul Makes History as First Jamaican Artist Ever to Earn RIAA Diamond Single in the U.S. — “Cheap Thrills” Certified 11X Platinum
Dancehall giant Sean Paul has officially become the first Jamaican artist in history to sell a Diamond-certified single in the United States, after his 2016 smash “Cheap Thrills” with Australian hitmaker Sia
Olivia Dean and Lola Young Lead Brit Awards 2026
The awards season momentum has caught up with what the charts already proved with Bad Bunny nominated for BRITs International Artist of the Year 2026. He gets the nod this year alongside: Chappell Roan
Exclusive: Jermaine Edwards Tells Akon to Stop Spreading Rumors After “$1M for a Hit” Claim
Jermaine Edwards’ buoyant anthem “Thank You for Sunshine” has become one of the island’s most exported inspirational tracks of the last decade, with multiple mutations, samples, flips, reposts and remixes. However, as the
Reggae Icon Stephen “Cat” Coore Has Died At Age 69
The Third World co-founder helped carry Jamaican music into the world — with melody, discipline, and a musician’s soul. Kingston, Jamaica — Reggae icon Stephen “Cat” Coore, the instrumentalist, singer, arranger and
OMI Kicks Off 2026 With New Single “S.O.B (Standing On Business)” — A Ska-Pop Fusion Arriving January 23
The Cheerleader hitmaker is back — and he’s starting 2026 exactly how you’d want a Caribbean pop superstar to: loud, bright, and built for movement. International superstar OMI launches the new year