Editors At Large

How Yellowman Almost Became a Movie Star — Basil Wallace Reveals Untold Hollywood History

In a World Music Views exclusive, veteran Jamaican-American actor Basil Wallace — known for his chilling portrayal of Screwface in Marked for Death — revealed a piece of Hollywood history few have

12/10/2025

Features

Fans Split on Chronixx’s ‘Exile’ — Mixed Reviews for His Spiritual Return on 10/10

Reggae artist Chronixx released his long-awaited sophomore album Exile on October 10, 2025, the same day he celebrated his 33rd birthday — eight years after his Grammy-nominated debut Chronology (2017). Chronixx’s decision

12/10/2025

Album Reviews

Masicka, Jamal, and Pablo YG Lead New Entries on YouTube Jamaica Chart — Week Ending October 9, 2025

A wave of new releases is shaking up the YouTube Jamaica charts this week, as Dancehall star Masicka, rising hitmaker Jamal, and breakout newcomer Pablo YG all debut strong with fresh entries.

12/10/2025

WMV CHART U·YouTube Jamaica Chart

Rihanna & Jay-Z’s “Umbrella” Surpasses 2 Billion Streams on Spotify

Rihanna’s 2007 single “Umbrella,” featuring Jay-Z, has surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify, marking a new milestone for both artists. The track, released on March 29, 2007, through Def Jam Recordings, was

11/10/2025

News

Shabba Ranks Earns First BritCertified Silver in the U.K. With “Mr. Loverman”

Three decades after it first set the global stage ablaze, Shabba Ranks’ iconic single “Mr. Loverman” has officially been certified Silver in the United Kingdom. According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI),

10/10/2025

British Music Certifications·Certifications

Chronixx’s Surprise Album ‘Exile’ Replaces Bob Marley’s ‘Legend’ To Debut at No. 1 on the U.S. Reggae iTunes Chart

Chronixx is back and reggae fans are celebrating worldwide. The Jamaican singer’s long-awaited sophomore album, Exile, released on October 10, 2025, has debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Reggae iTunes Chart

10/10/2025

WMV CHART U

No Doubt's Gwen Stefani and Tony Kanal at Coachella 2024 (Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Coachella)

No Doubt to Headline The Las Vegas Sphere — Gwen Stefani Becomes Venue’s First Female Headliner

Don’t speak—just scream! No Doubt is officially reuniting for a Las Vegas residency at The Sphere, making Gwen Stefani the first-ever female headliner at the world’s most high-tech concert venue. The ska-punk

09/10/2025

News

Drake’s Team Responds After Court Dismisses UMG Lawsuit

Drake’s legal team has issued a statement following the dismissal of his lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), in which he accused the label of defamation, harassment, and violation of New York

09/10/2025

News

Chronixx’s ‘Dread & Terrible’ EP Surpasses 100 Million Streams on Spotify

Chronixx’s breakthrough project Dread & Terrible has officially surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify. It is his second project to reach the milestone following his debut album Chronology. Released independently on April

09/10/2025

Spotify

Kendrick Lamar, Drake- image by Associated Press

Drake’s Federal Defamation Lawsuit Against UMG Over ‘Not Like Us’ Dismissed

Drake has suffered a legal defeat in his high-profile clash with Universal Music Group (UMG). The rapper’s federal defamation lawsuit — filed over Kendrick Lamar’s viral diss track “Not Like Us” —

09/10/2025

News

Listen: Chronixx Drops Sophomore Album ‘Exile’ on His 33rd Birthday

Reggae star Chronixx has officially returned with his long-awaited sophomore album Exile, released Friday, October 10 — just his 33rd birthday. The 17-track project marks his first full-length release in nearly eight

09/10/2025

News

Rolling Stone Names Sean Paul, Gyptian, Koffee and Rihanna Among the Greatest Songs of the 21st Century

In its newest ranking of The 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century, Rolling Stone has spotlighted several defining Caribbean hits that shaped the sound of modern pop, reggae, and dancehall. Sean

09/10/2025

News

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