Editors At Large

Already owning songs by Nelly, Wiz Khalifa, and more, HarbourView Equity Partners secures a $100 million debt facility to acquire additional music catalogs.

In a strategic move to fortify its position in the alternative asset management landscape, HarbourView Equity Partners has successfully increased its senior secured credit facility by $100 million, reaching an impressive capacity

05/12/2023

Catalogs

Exclusive Interview: King Jammy and Jack Scorpio Open Up About ‘Sleng Teng,’ The Birth of Digital Dancehall, and the Demise of Sound System Culture

The year 1985 witnessed a groundbreaking development in the riddim-driven dancehall music with the release of “Under Mi Sleng Teng,” a riddim with vocals by Ian ‘Wayne’ Smith produced by Noel Davey

05/12/2023

Culture

Kingsley Ben-Adir Shares His Preparation Techniques For His Role In The ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Movie

Kingsley Ben-Adir said when reggae singer Ziggy Marley first approached him to play his legendary father in the upcoming biopic “Bob Marley: One Love,” the actor had reservations that seemed insurmountable. Despite

04/12/2023

Films

“Bam” by Jay-Z featuring Damian Marley (with Sister Nancy Sample) Certified Gold in the US

“Bam” by Jay-Z featuring Damian Marley is now certified Gold in the US, having sold 500,000 units. The certification was awarded on December 4, 2023, coinciding with Jay-Z’s 54th birthday. The song

04/12/2023

Certifications

Diana King Could Have Become A Pop Star Like Rihanna Says Former Columbia Records A&R

Barbadian beauty Rihanna broke into the American music scene after her 2005 dancehall single Pon Di Replay became a global hit under the guidance of Jay-Z and Def Jam Records. Since then,

04/12/2023

Exclusives·Features·Interview

Musical Youth Say: In 42 Years They Have Not Earned Publishing Royalties From ‘Pass The Dutchie’ — Despite Song’s Global Success

In 1982, Grammy nominated reggae band Musical Youth achieved global success with their hit “Pass The Dutchie,” a song based on The Mighty Diamonds’ “Pass The Kouchie.” Three decades later, members Dennis

03/12/2023

Exclusives·Features·Interview

Dancehall Star Aidonia Credits Wife Kimberly For Keeping Him Grounded in Music and Family

Aidonia credits his wife, Kimberly, as his trusted confidante and advisor, not only in matters pertaining to their home but also in the realm of his music. The acclaimed deejay, who recently

02/12/2023

Lifestyle

Aidonia Opens Up About ‘Occupied Mind” Album, Major Label Deal, Willingness To Do ‘Best Of Both Worlds’ Project With Masicka

Aidonia says he is willing to collaborate on a ‘Best Of Both Worlds’ album with fellow dancehall star Masicka, after the former lyrical rivals sorted out their differences last August at the Summer

02/12/2023

Exclusives·Interview

Masicka Becomes First Artist In History To Occupy The Top 17 Positions On Apple Music Songs Chart Jamaica

Masicka makes history as the fist artist to chart 17 songs in the top 20 on Apple Music Jamaica chart, a record previously held by Valiant who charted 5 songs in the top

02/12/2023

Charts

Masicka nominated for five awards at the 2024 Caribbean Music Awards

Exclusive Interview: Masicka Ascends from Underground Lyricist to Dancehall Monarch with “Generation of Kings”

Masicka emerges from Jamaica as a force to be reckoned with, carrying on Dancehall’s lyrical legacy with his debut major label album, “Generation Of Kings” (GOK). His second album, and third project

02/12/2023

Exclusives·Interview

Stefflon Don, Will.I.Am, Taylor Swift and More Turn Heads At “Renaissance, A Film by Beyoncé” London Premiere

Multi-Platinum U.K. star Stefflon Don turned heads at the Beyoncé concert film premiere for her groundbreaking Renaissance tour in London on Thursday, November 30. The Don dressed in a floor touching silver

30/11/2023

Concerts·Films

Grammys 2024: Reggae Music Lags Behind with Only 6% Of Recording Academy Voting Members

Only six percent of Grammy Voting Members are connected to reggae music, according to the Recording Academy’s 2023 Member Class survey released on Thursday, November 30. The genre’s membership cohort is listed

30/11/2023

Grammys 2024

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