Editors At Large

Vybz Kartel backstage at Tempo network launch celebration Oct. 16, 2005 in St. Mary, Jamaica. Scott Gries/Getty Images

Vybz Kartel Debuts at #1 with “Amout” On YouTube Official Jamaica Chart

Grammy nominated dancehall icon Vybz Kartel storms to the top of the chart with his brand-new release, Amout, amassing an impressive 390,852 streams in its debut week in Jamaica. This marks the

26/01/2025

Charts·YouTube Jamaica Chart

Luciano To Perform at Club 24 in France On August 10, 2024

Luciano Says Buju Banton’s Intimate Concert Affected Rebel Salute Attendance: “There’s a Cutthroat Mentality Going On”

“When people fly in during January, it’s usually for Rebel Salute, but I was surprised to hear so many saying they were coming for Intimate,” reggae singer Luciano shared, reflecting on the

24/01/2025

Concerts

Emilio Estefan is the man who defined Latin crossover for the music world. Accruing over 30 GRAMMY nominations and 19 wins

Will Emilio Estefan Help The Wailers Win Best Reggae Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards?

Several music insiders and Grammy voters are predicting that The Wailers will take home the prestigious title of Best Reggae Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. Their nominated album, “Evolution,” produced

23/01/2025

Grammys 2025

Kanye West Teases YZY Women’s Line, Declares a “John Wick Vendetta” Against Fashion Industry

Kanye West, now legally known as Ye, has issued a bold statement about the future of his fashion empire, Yeezy, and the industry at large. The multi-hyphenate artist and designer shared his

22/01/2025

News

The 10 Best Music Studios in the World

Recording studios are where the magic happens—turning raw talent into timeless music. These spaces combine world-class equipment, acoustics, and atmosphere to inspire artists globally, making some of the biggest hits. Here’s WMV’s

21/01/2025

Features

Trevor Noah Returns As Host For The 67th Annual Grammy Awards Amidst Wildfire In Los Angeles

Trevor Noah is set to return as host for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, marking his fifth consecutive year at the helm. The event will air live on CBS on February 2,

21/01/2025

Grammys 2025

Kang Hyo-won, Bang Si Hyuk, Michael Rapino, Yoon Seok Jun, Sir Lucian Grainge

Music Industry Leaders Skip Trump’s Inauguration, but His AI Deregulation Policies Could Transform Licensing, Royalties, and Creativity

Donald Trump’s re-election and his AI policy stance could bring sweeping changes to the music industry, fundamentally reshaping how copyright, licensing, royalties and even ticketing are managed. By prioritizing deregulation, Trump’s administration

20/01/2025

News

Jamaican Artists Looking Forward To The “Golden Age” Under Trump’s Presidency

Reggae singer Gramps Morgan says he is adopting a positive mindset as it relates to President Donald Trump’s tenure as the 47th President of the United States. The Nashiville Tennessee resident posted

20/01/2025

News

Popcaan’s Where We Come From Makes Rolling Stone’s Best Albums of the 21st Century

Rolling Stone Magazine has placed Popcaan’s debut album Where We Come From at No. 197 on its prestigious list of the 250 Best Albums of the 21st Century. This recognition cements Popcaan’s

17/01/2025

News

Buju Banton on Drink Champs with N.O.R.E and DJ EFN

Reggae Has Higher Percentage Of Gen-Z Listenership In The U.S. Than Afrobeats

Reggae accounted for about 19% of monthly listenership among Gen Z and 30% of millennial concertgoers according to Luminate’s 2024 Report. This places reggae behind several genres, including Hip-Hop/Rap, which leads with approximately

16/01/2025

Music Report

Kendrick Lamar, Drake- image by Associated Press

Luminate 2024 Year-End Report: Hip Hop On Demand Streams Share Decrease In The U.S.

In 2024, there was an average of 99,000 new songs delivered to digital service providers like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube each day in 2024, which is down 4.4% from 2023 when there

15/01/2025

Music Report

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

Pressure Mounts for Grammy Ceremony Cancellation in Los Angeles: “It Would Be Tone-Deaf to Celebrate”

As Los Angeles reels from devastating wildfires, the Recording Academy faces mounting pressure to cancel the 67th annual Grammy Awards. Despite the catastrophic impact on the region, the Academy announced that the

13/01/2025

Grammys 2025

Donovan Watkis

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