Editors At Large

Steely & Clevie Lawsuit Judge Birotte Jr. Steps Down, Richlin Takes Helm in Reggaeton Copyright Battle

A new judge has been appointed to oversee the ongoing lawsuit filed by the estate of Dancehall pioneer Steely and his riddim twin Clevie against several reggaeton artists, producers and music labels.

16/03/2024

Dancehall·Legal·Reggaeton

Bad Bunny has the most streamed album by a Latin American and Caribbean artist on Spotify

Bad Bunny Sues Fan For Uploading Concert Footage On YouTube

Latin superstar Bad Bunny‘s legal team has taken action against a fan who uploaded unauthorized footage from one of his recent concerts to YouTube. According to the lawsuit filed in federal court,

16/03/2024

News

Beenie Man Advises Young Dancehall Artists to ‘Work Hard in the Studio and Harder on Stage’

Grammy Award-winning dancehall artist Beenie Man is advising young dancehall artists to work hard in the studio and work even harder on their performances. “The Doctor,” as he is affectionately called, had

15/03/2024

Exclusives

YG Marley signed to Hollywood Talent agency WME

YG Marley’s “Praise Jah in the Moonlight” Achieves Silver Certification in the UK (200,000)

YG Marley‘s track “Praise Jah in the Moonlight” is now certified Silver in the U.K. for selling 200,000 units in that country. The award was issued on Friday by the British Phonographic

15/03/2024

Certifications

“Uptown Top Ranking: Trojan Ska & Reggae Chartbusters” Released By Sanctuary Records

“Uptown Top Ranking: Trojan Ska & Reggae Chartbusters,” a 50 track 2CD set was released by Sanctuary Records with a collection of Jamaican music in their catalog. The compilation has performances by a

15/03/2024

Album Previews

Adidas Announces $150 Million Donation From Yeezy Earnings After Kanye West Blast Company Online

Adidas announced on Wednesday that it has committed over $150 million to combat antisemitism and other forms of hate through donations from the sales of Yeezy shoes last year, following the termination

14/03/2024

News

Dua Lipa Shares Track-list For Third Studio Album ‘Radical Optimism’

Three time Grammy Award winning singer Dua Lipa has shared a teaser along with info regarding her highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘Radical Optimism,’ set to be released on Friday, May 3, 2024.

13/03/2024

Album Previews

HarbourView Raises $500 Million In Debt Financing To Acquire More Music Intellectual Property

HarbourView Equity Partners, led by Billboard Power 100 Woman, Sherrese Clarke Soares, has secured approximately $500 million in debt financing through a private securitization backed by its catalog of music royalties. This move

13/03/2024

Finance and Investing

Shabba Ranks pose with Grammy award in 1992. Ranks is the first dancehall artist to win a grammy Award. He won Best Reggae Album in 1992 for "As Raw as Ever" and in 1993 for "X-tra Naked"

Grammy Victory Fails to Propel Sales for Best Reggae Album Winners, Unlike Other Genres

“The Grammy win has not had a significant impact on sales,” says Alexx Antaeus, whose album “Colors Of Royal,” with Julian Marley, won Best Reggae Album at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.

12/03/2024

Best Reggae Albums·Exclusives·Features

Bob Marley Movie Drives Reggae Music Streams

The Bob Marley Movie titled “Bob Marley: One Love” is having a direct impact of culture beyond the box office, as it has reignited interest in the legendary reggae artist’s music, driving

12/03/2024

Bob Marley: One Love·News

Romain Virgo’s “The Gentle Man” First Week Album Sales Are In

Romain Virgo‘s fourth studio album, “The Gentle Man,” has sold 1000 combined album equivalent units in the U.S., according to data provided exclusively to World Music Views by Billboard sales tracker Luminate. Of

12/03/2024

Album Sales·Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

Sting Announces ‘STING 3.0’ North American Tour

Sting is set to embark on an electrifying journey across North America with his ‘STING 3.0’ Tour, presented by Cherrytree Music Company & Live Nation. The announcement was made on Monday March

11/03/2024

Certifications

Donovan Watkis

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