Editors At Large

Jada Kingdom Surpasses Stefflon Don For Most Google Searches Over The Past Seven Days

Web searches for Jada Kingdom have surpassed that of Stefflon Don over the last week according to Google Trends data. The two have been having a war of words with each recording dancehall songs aimed at each

13/01/2024

Culture·Dancehall News

Rvssian to be given icon award by Jamaica Premiere League

Afrobeats In Trouble If Dancehall Artists Unite Says Krippy Kush Producer Rvssian

Dancehall producer Rvssian says Afrobeats would be in trouble if dancehall artists put up a unified front and attacked the music market with tours, consistent quality output along with support from the

13/01/2024

Afrobeats·Dancehall News

Luminate’s 2023 Music Report: Only 33% for Millennials Who Listen To Reggae and Afrobeats Go To Concerts

According to the Luminate Year-End Report of 2023, a mere 33% of millennials who appreciate Reggae and Afrobeats actually prefer attending concerts and other entertainment events linked to the culture. The Report

10/01/2024

Music Business·Music Report·World Music

Record Labels Signing Hot Dancehall Artists For Deals Worth Up To US$1,000,000

Major record labels are flocking to Jamaica to sign dancehall artists as streaming reshapes the economics of the music industry. Koffee, Skillibeng, Protoje, Lila Ike, Valiant, Masicka, Teejay, Shenseea, and Jada Kingdom

10/01/2024

News

Rema’s “Bubalu” Earns The Afrobeats Star His First US Billboard Latin Chart Topper With Feid

Rema, the Nigerian Afrobeats rapper-singer-songwriter, achieves his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart in collaboration with Feid on “Bubalu,” which ascends from No. 2 to claim the top spot on

09/01/2024

Charts·Latin·News

Exclusive: Steely and Clevie’s Manager Danny Pepperseed Talks Reggaeton Origins and Lawsuit

The Fish Market Riddim, produced by dancehall pioneers Steely and Clevie, stands as a testament to the enduring influence of Jamaican music on the global stage. However, behind the scenes, a legal

09/01/2024

Exclusives

RajahWild’s “Go Go” On The “Dutty Money Riddim” Peaks At No. 1 In Seven Countries On Apple Music

RajahWild‘s “Gogo” on the Rvssian produced “Dutty Money Riddim” is currently charting in seven countries on Apple Music. The song has peaked at No. 1 in Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Jamaica,

08/01/2024

Charts

All The RIAA Certified Diamond Dancehall Singles

In the United States, over 100 songs have achieved the remarkable feat of selling 10 million units and earning the coveted Diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Among

07/01/2024

Milestones

Wylcef Wants To Help Jamaican Artists Make More Money With Music Licensing

Haitian-American rapper and producer Wyclef Jean says he never made any money from his Fugees hit “Killing Me Softly With His Song” with Lauryn Hill due to it being a cover of

06/01/2024

Features

Most Streamed Songs On YouTube Featuring Dancehall Artists

From the spirited green alien dancing to Cutty Ranks’ vocals in El Chombo’s “Dame Tu Cosita” to the Bollywood-inspired sequences of Major Lazer (Producer Diplo and DJs Walshy Fire and Ape Drums) &

06/01/2024

Culture·Features

“For All the Dogs” By Drake Now Certified Gold In The UK For Selling 100,000 Album Units

“For All the Dogs” by Drake released September 22, 2023 is now certified Gold in the UK for selling 100,000 album equivalent units in streams and sales. The award was given on Friday

05/01/2024

Album Sales·Certifications

“Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)” By Omi Certified 5x Platinum In The UK

“Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)” by Omi is now 5x Platinum in the UK. The award was issued on Friday July 5, 2024 for selling 3,000,000 units in the country by the British

05/01/2024

Certifications·News

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