Bandit 17 Claims Top Spot on YouTube Jamaica With “Cheese in Jeans”
Kingston, Jamaica — May 1, 2025 Bandit 17 rises to the top of the YouTube Jamaica Daily Chart for the week ending May 1, 2025, with his breakout hit “Cheese in Jeans.”
DDG Hits No. 1 in Jamaica: ‘blame the chat’ Charts in Over 50 Countries On Apple Music
Kingston, Jamaica — The Apple Music Top Albums chart in Jamaica May 4 sees rapper and streamer DDG earning his first No. 1 with blame the chat, as the most streamed album in
Umbrella Brunch Chairman Okice Davis Talks Masicka, Dancehall’s Rise, and Building a Culture-Driven Brand
In an exclusive interview with World Music View, Umbrella Brunch chairman Okice Davis shares the story behind the event’s rise from a small idea in 2022 to a major force in Caribbean
Bob Marley & The Wailers’ “Sun Is Shining” Certified Silver in the UK
Bob Marley & the Wailers’ classic “Sun Is Shining” has reached a major milestone in the United Kingdom, earning Silver certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for over 200,000 units
Reggae – Dancehall Take Over South Florida: Memorial Weekend 2025 With Three Major Events
For the first time ever, three distinct Caribbean reggae and dancehall-centered music festivals will headline Memorial Day Weekend in South Florida—marking a historic moment for the culture and the industry at large.
From Ding Dong To World Ding and Other New Music
Here’s a roundup of the new music dropping tonight, starting with Ding Dong’s debut album: From Ding Dong To The World Ding (Debut Album) Jamaican dancehall artist Ding Dong is set to release
Bounty At The Barclays, Killer Set to Headline Reggae Fest July 5
After a 15-year absence from the U.S. stage, dancehall icon Bounty Killer is set to make a historic return with his biggest career performance yet. The legendary artist, born Rodney Pryce, will
Promoter George Crooks Optimistic About Beenie Man’s New York Show, Says Tickets Are Going “Pretty Well… Can’t Complain”
Promoter George Crooks is gearing up for Beenie Man’s highly anticipated return to New York City with a major concert scheduled for May 24 at the UBS Arena. With the show set
How The 1992 Riots In Los Angeles Inpacted Hip Hop Culture
33 years ago, the 1992 Los Angeles Riots erupted, shaking the nation and exposing deep-rooted racial and social tensions in America. Sparked by the April 29 acquittal of four LAPD officers caught
Mike Van Named First CEO of Billboard
Billboard has appointed Mike Van as its first-ever CEO, in the publication’s 125-year history. Van, who previously served as president since 2022, will now lead Billboard’s global brand across 15 countries. His responsibilities span
Issa Trust Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Charity with Upcoming Concert Starring Lila Iké and Shaggy
World Music Views caught with Paul Issa, director of the Issa Trust Foundation and host of the upcoming charity concert at Couples Resorts, to talk about the organization’s two-decade journey and the
Two Jamaicans Inducted Into the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Thom Bell and Sandra “Pepa” Denton of Salt-N-Pepa
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 inductees — and Jamaica’s influence is once again being recognized on the world stage. Legendary producer Thom Bell and Sandra “Pepa”