Editors At Large

Scene fromDiamond Platnumz x Jason Derulo ft Khalil Harisson & Chley - Komasava Remix (Official Music Video)

Shattawale, Odumodublvck, Etana and More With New Music from Africa

Friend of World Music Views Gracey Mae did her weekly new music tweet for Afrobeats music released July 26,2024. This week’s New Music Friday is brimming with fresh sounds from the Afrobeats

27/07/2024

Afrobeats·Afrofusion

Top Dancehall Albums Of 2004

In 2004, a new generation of ambitious artists was revitalizing Dancehall, which was gaining global recognition following Sean Paul’s Dutty Rock album released November 2022 which sold 65,000 the first week. The album’s hit promotional

26/07/2024

Dancehall

Rita Marley, the matriarch of the Marley family legacy

Rita Marley’s Turns 78, Here Are Her Top 10 Songs

Today July 25, is Rita Marley’s 78th birthday. The reigning matriarch of the Marley family was played by UK actor Lashana Lynch in the ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ movie. The film, released by

25/07/2024

News

South African Singer Tyla Strikes Gold with Debut Album in Canada

South African singer Tyla has mined Gold for her eponymous debut album in Canada. According to Music Canada, Tyla was issued the Gold Single certification on Tuesday, July 23, after it sold

25/07/2024

Certifications

Shalahwar Enters The Reggae Scene With New Cover of “Milk and Honey”

Legendary music producer Clive Hunt revisits his 1970s song “Milk and Honey” with a fresh approach, yet nostalgic experience for fans. The song’s June 12, 2024 update, comes with vocals from Florida

22/07/2024

Fresh Face

Buju Banton holds RIAA Gold plaque for Til Siloh album in 2019

The 100 Best Reggae Albums Of All Time: Staff Picks

The 100 best reggae albums are selected and voted on by the staff at WMV, based on their impact during their respective eras. To make it digestible, we start with the top

20/07/2024

News

Buju Banton, Gramps Morgan at the UBS Arena in New York City July 14, 2024

Gramps Morgan Reflects on Relationship With Buju Banton and the Making of “Psalm 23”

Gramps Morgan was one of the guest artist on Buju Banton’s Long Walk To Freedom Tour. The Morgan Heritage frontman checked in with WMV for a quick chat following two sold out performances

20/07/2024

Features

Lauryn Hill with her son YG Marley at Reggae Sumfest 2024

Lauryn Hill Turns Reggae Sumfest 2024 Audience into Choir with “Killing Me Softly”

Lauryn Hill surprised fans at the 2024 staging of Reggae Sumfest when she stepped on stage minutes after 1:00 am during her son YG Marley’s set. The “Miseducation” singer revealed that her

20/07/2024

Concerts

YG Marley’s “Praise Jah In The Moonlight” Sells Gold In The UK (400,000)

YG Marley’s “Praise Jah In The Moonlight” has earned Gold certification in the UK. The award was issued on Friday July 19, 2024 by the British phonographic Industry for selling 400,000 units

19/07/2024

Milestones

2025 Grammy Awards: Dancehall Single Category Narrowly Misses Inclusion

For the 2025 Grammy Awards, a new dancehall singles category was almost included. The information was revealed by Alexx Antaeus, 2024 Best Reggae Album winner, who told WMV, “The dancehall single didn’t

17/07/2024

Grammy News

“Stir It Up” and 12 More Bob Marley Classics That Have Surpassed 100 Million Spotify Streams

Bob Marley, the legendary reggae icon, has surpassed 10 million streams on Spotify and his music continues to make waves in the music world decades after his passing. His music, characterized by

17/07/2024

Spotify

Bunny Wailer’s Estate Secures Amazon Deal, Marley Collab Following Supreme Court Ruling

The Bunny Wailer Estate has triumphantly emerged from a three-year litigation battle, securing a Supreme Court ruling in Jamaica that allows them to proceed with the administration of the late Hon. Neville

17/07/2024

News

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