Editors At Large

Spotify’s Reggaeton Origin Podcast “Loud” Takes Centerstage In Steely & Clevie Fish Market Riddim Trial

Top selling reggaeton artist “Ivy Queen,” host of “Loud” podcast, is now at the center of the copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Cleveland Constantine Browne, an individual; Anika Johnson as personal representative of the Estate

18/10/2023

Latin·Legal

50 Years Of Bob Marley and The Wailer’s “Get Up Stand Up” And The “Burnin'” Album

The Wailer’s sixth studio album “Burnin'” which was their second on Island Records turns 50 this week (October 19). The album spawns the single “Get Up Stand Up” which Bob Marley penned during

17/10/2023

Album Sales·Anniversaries

Bob Marley’s ‘Chant Down Babylon’ Remix Album Is Now Eligible For Platinum Certification In The U.S.

Bob Marley‘s remix album “Chant Down Babylon” has sold 1.7 million units in the U.S. including 800K in sales and 197M in on-demand streams as of October 16, 2023 according to data

17/10/2023

Album Sales

Drake is the first artist to hit 100 billion streams on Spotify

Billboard Hot 100: Drake Officially Ties Michael Jackson With 13 No. 1 Hits

Drake earned a remarkable chart milestone by securing the number one position on both the Billboard 200 albums chart and the Hot 100 songs ranking for the week ending October 21, 2023.. The

17/10/2023

Charts

Iration’s ‘Daytrippin’ Makes Billboard Reggae Chart Debut at No. 10

Iration‘s 8th studio album ‘Daytrippin’ debuts at No. 10 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. This is the group’s 9th project overall to debut on the chart. The album released on October

17/10/2023

Album Sales·Billboard Reggae Albums Chart·Charts

Grace Jones Earns Career Milestone with Beyoncé’s “Move”, Her First Single to Surpass 500,000 Sales in the U.S.

Dance music diva Grace Jones, just sold her first ‘Gold’ single in the U.S. as a feature on “Move” by Beyoncé. The track, which also features Nigerian singer Tems, has sold 500,000 units

16/10/2023

Certifications

As Jamaica Contemplates Making Bob Marley A National Hero: Sean Paul and Julian Marley Send Tributes to the Reggae Icon and Marcus Garvey, Marley’s Inspiration

Julian Marley in an interview on CVM at Sunrise on October 16, says his own father Bob Marley is one who has been a hero to him and many others. “Him give me

16/10/2023

Awards

Michael Jordan Gifts Usher ‘Usher Air Jordan 3’ at Las Vegas Residency

NBA Hall Of Fame Champion Michael Jordan and his wife Yvette Prieto went to see Usher perform in Las Vegas on Saturday night at the at the Dolby Live indoor amphitheater at the Park

15/10/2023

Concerts

Jada Pinkett Smith Says She Never Wanted Hollywood Fame and Will Smith Couldn’t Understand That Because He Wanted To Be A Star

Dancehall artist Popcaan had voiced his support for Will Smith in light of the scrutiny about Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s open marriage which both revealed in 2021 on Red Table Talk. Jada’s

15/10/2023

Books·News

The 9ine and Rubi Rose’ “Obsessed With Me” Hits No. 1 On U.S. Reggae iTunes Video Chart

American rapper/model Rubi Rose has teamed up with Jamaican Dancehall artist The 9ine for their latest single, “Obsessed With Me” and the song’s music video directed by Shane Creative picked up 400,000

15/10/2023

Charts

‘Baddadan’ by Chase & Status, Bou and Flowdan Is Now Certified Silver In The U.K.

Electronic Dance artists Chase & Status and Bou’s EDM/dancehall infused single, “Baddadan” is now certified Silver in the U.K. for selling 200,000 units in streams and sales. The certification was issued on

14/10/2023

Certifications

‘Foolish’ by Ashanti Hits 300 Million Streams on Spotify

“Foolish,” the soulful Hip Hop/R&B ballad by American singer Ashanti, has surpassed 300 million streams on Spotify. It is Ashanti’s third song to reach the milestone. Released on February 11, 2002, “Foolish”

14/10/2023

Milestones

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