Editors At Large

‘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

Saudi Arabia’s Ambitious Push Into the Music Industry: A $64 Billion Investment Boost

Saudi Arabia is diversifying its investments beyond oil by supporting a three-year-old startup, HyperSpace, specializing in creating digital theme parks within shopping centers as the Kingdom plans to attract over 100 million

13/10/2023

Concerts·Music

Mykal Rose Dishes on Reggae, Grammy Triumphs, and Outsmarting Unfair Record Deals

Mykal Rose, has been in the music business for fifty years. He recorded his first single at 15 and worked with producers like Newton Simmons, Niney the Observer and Lee “Scratch” Perry.

13/10/2023

Exclusives·Features·Interview

Alexx Antaeus Highlights How Jamaican Artists’ Limited Participation in the Grammy Process Weakens the Reggae Genre

Alexx Antaeus is known in Jamaica mostly as a Greek restauranteur and club operator, but internationally he is a respected musician who rubs shoulders and make music with some of the most

13/10/2023

Features·HOT 10·Interview

Grammy Buzz: Drake Ends Grammy Boycott, Submits ‘Her Loss’ for Album of the Year and Best Rap Album Consideration

After abstaining from Grammy consideration for his last two albums, Drake, also known as the ‘6 God,’ has made a return, submitting his joint album with 21 Savage, “Her Loss,” for the

12/10/2023

Grammy News

Shaggy accepting his second Best Reggae Album Grammy award in 2019 for 44/876

Grammy Awards 2024: Reggae Category Receives Only 65 Submissions, Major Categories Hit Record Lows

As of October 11, final-round voting for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards is underway, with Grammy voters are now meticulously evaluating entries in 88 of the 94 Grammy categories. Nominees in the

12/10/2023

Grammy News

Popcaan’s ‘Great Is He’ Not Submitted for the 2024 Grammy Awards: Check Out the List of 65 ‘Best Reggae Albums’ Under Voter Consideration

Dancehall star Popcaan‘s fifth studio album, ‘Great Is He,’ was not submitted for any category in the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. This year, 65 albums were submitted for Best Reggae Album, but Popcaan’s third

11/10/2023

Awards·Grammy News

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. speaks on stage during the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards’ untelevised Premiere Ceremony on March 14, 2021.

5 Do’s & 10 Don’ts Reggae/Dancehall Artists Should Follow For Grammy Campaigning

It is Grammy season and The Recording Academy, founded in 1957, has instituted comprehensive rules and guidelines for Grammy campaigning to maintain fairness and transparency in the awards process. These rules, are

10/10/2023

Grammy News

South African Sensation Tyla Makes Historic Billboard Hot 100 Debut with Viral Hit ‘Water’

South African artist Tyla achieves a historic debut on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart with her song “Water.” The viral sensation, which had been trending on TikTok for several weeks, now

10/10/2023

Charts·New Artists·New Music·Weekly Music Charts

All The Grammy Winning ‘Best Reggae Albums” Ranked By Sales In The U.S.

The Recording Academy awards the Best Reggae Album (formerly the Best Reggae Recording) every year since 1985. The Grammy nominations or the awards are not based on sales and streams according to Harvey Mason

10/10/2023

Album Sales

“Take It Easy” Ends Collie Buddz’ No. 1 Streak On U.S. Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

Reggae artist Collie Buddz‘ fourth studio album “Take It Easy” debuts at No. 10 on the U.S. Billboard Reggae albums chart ending his three consecutive No. 1 solo album streak. The album

10/10/2023

Charts

Iconic Film Director Don Letts Questions Who Owns Culture With Debut Solo Album ‘Outta Sync’

British Director Don Letts, known for films like One Love starring Ky-mani Marley and Dancehall Queen has released his debut solo album titled “Outta Sync.” In an interview, with the Financial Times, the 67-year-old multifaceted artist

10/10/2023

Album Reviews

Donovan Watkis

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