Editors At Large

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

Luminate Measures Reggae’s Popularity In France, Brazil, Mexico and Singapore In 2024 Midyear Report

In France, reggae music is more popular than in any other European country, according to Luminate’s 2024 Midyear Music Industry Report. The genre is listened to more than R&B/Hip Hop and Jazz

16/07/2024

Music Business·Music Report

Live Nation Scores Victory In Over Drunk Driving Incident at The Fillmore in Philadelphia

Multi-national entertainment company Live Nation scored a victory in court recently when a United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, granted a motion to dismiss claims against the company

15/07/2024

Legal

Buju Banton performs at the UBS Arena in New York City on July 13, 2024 for 19000 people. Image by Tizzy Tokyo

Buju Banton Announces 14 Dates For “The Overcomer Tour,” Fans Want New “‘Til Shiloh” Album

After thrilling fans with the final two sold-out shows at the UBS Arena in New York City to close out his Long Walk to Freedom Tour, reggae superstar Buju Banton has announced

15/07/2024

Concerts

Will Smith during his performance at the BET Awards on June 30. KEVIN WINTER (GETTY IMAGES)

Why Aren’t People Loving Will Smith’s New Comeback Song “You Can Make It”

Rapper-turned-blockbuster actor Will Smith has released a new single, “You Can Make It,” which is largely being ignored by its target audience. The song was intended to help rehabilitate his image after

15/07/2024

Features

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