Editors At Large

WMV Exclusive: Gaza Indu on Her Return to Music, Kartel’s Early Support, Working With Rvssian

When Dashia Muir, better known as Gaza Indu, first entered the dancehall spotlight, it was under the wing of Vybz Kartel. Her story? Not one of instant stardom but of chance encounters,

16/08/2025

Features

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Connie Francis’ “Pretty Little Baby” Surpasses 100M Streams on Spotify as Elephant Man’s Dancehall Remake Capitalize

More than six decades after its recording, Connie Francis’ “Pretty Little Baby” has become an unlikely global hit, surpassing 100 million streams on Spotify and inspiring a new dancehall version by Elephant

16/08/2025

News

Cam’ron’s Prank on Omar Gooding Could Come With Legal Risks According To Experts

Cam’ron’s latest viral stunt — paying actor Omar Gooding to appear in a fake movie that never existed — has drawn laughs online, but legal experts note that such antics could test

16/08/2025

News

Sean Paul, the most streamed Jamaican artist on Spotify globally

Sean Paul Surpasses 15 Billion Streams on Spotify, Extending His Lead as Jamaica’s Most-Streamed Artist

Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has officially crossed a historic milestone on Spotify, surpassing 15 billion total streamsacross his catalog. The achievement, updated as of August 15, 2025, reflects a remarkable growth rate

16/08/2025

News

Vybz Kartel’s Worl Boss Tour Reaches French Guiana With Boom Jam Festival Debut

KOUROU, French Guiana — On August 15, 2025, Vybz Kartel performed in French Guiana for the first time, headlining the third edition of the Boom Jam One Day Festival. The show formed

16/08/2025

Concerts

Kehlani’s “After Hours,” Built on Skatta’s ‘Coolie Dance Riddim,’ Goes Platinum in Canada

Kehlani’s 2024 single After Hours, which samples Cordell “Skatta” Burrell’s iconic Coolie Dance Riddim, has been certified Platinum in Canada for sales and streams exceeding 80,000 units, according to Music Canada. Released

15/08/2025

Certifications

Tony Matterhorn’s Dancehall Classic ‘Dutty Wine’ Certified Silver In The U.K. After Nearly Two Decades

Tony Matterhorn has earned his first U.K. Silver certification for the dancehall anthem “Dutty Wine,” nearly 20 years after the track first set dancefloors ablaze. According to the British Phonographic Industry, the

15/08/2025

Anniversaries·Certifications

Eve Says Brief Romance With Suge Knight Strained Interscope Records Ties: “Everybody Felt the Danger — Everybody but Me”

In her; memoir Who’s That Girl?, Grammy-winning rapper Eve peels back the curtain on a chapter of her life that collided music industry politics, personal curiosity, and the volatile aura of one

15/08/2025

Books

Rebel, TC and Pretti Pretti Head To Las Vegas For Dancehall Weekend/ Dolly Sundays Tour

Mona Bell, founder of Las Vegas Dancehall Weekend — formerly known as Las Vegas Brunch Weekend — joined World Music Views for an exclusive interview to discuss the city’s shifting entertainment landscape,

14/08/2025

Concerts

Eve Credits Dancehall Stars Patra and Shabba Ranks as Early Inspirations in New Memoir ‘Who’s That Girl’

In her memoir, Who’s That Girl, Ruff Ryders rapper Eve traces her path to hip-hop back to a surprising source: 1990s dancehall star Patra. Eve writes that the first two CDs she ever

13/08/2025

News

“A Band in This Generation Is Not Needed”: Shaggy on Why He Uses Ableton Instead of Full Live Band

For decades, touring artists have relied on live bands to bring their music to life on stage. But in 2025, a quiet shift is underway — and it’s reshaping how performances are

13/08/2025

Features

Aidonia, Elephant Man, Jada Kingdom, and Vanessa Bling will headline Saok'D Pineapple Sandz on August 16 and 17 in the U.K.

UK High Commissioner Acknowledges Visa Challenges Over The Years for Jamaican Artistes

The British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Judith Slater, has publicly acknowledged the challenges faced by Jamaican musicians and artistes in securing UK visas—particularly for performances and events arranged on short notice. “We’re

12/08/2025

News

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