Chantel Thompson, Author at World Music Views

Vybz Kartel Sets Sights on Topping Buju Banton’s Record-Breaking U.S. Tour: ‘Yes, I think I will top it’

Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has confidently weighed in on whether he could surpass the gross tour earnings of reggae legend Buju Banton. “Not if, it’s when, and yes, I will,” Kartel declared,

17/11/2024

Concerts

Johnny Nash The Reggae Collection Enters Billboard Reggae Albums Chart at #8

Thirty-one years after its original release, The Reggae Collection, a compilation of hits by the late American reggae-pop icon Johnny Nash, has made its debut at #8 on the Billboard Reggae Albums

07/11/2024

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart·News

Vybz Kartel Proclaims ‘Wife for Life’ in Heartfelt Proposal to Sidem Öztürk on Instagram

In a heartfelt Instagram post, dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has officially announced his engagement to long-time partner Sidem Öztürk, expressing his deep affection and gratitude for her unwavering support through his years

05/11/2024

Dancehall·News

Legendary Music Producer Quincy Jones Dies at 91

Quincy Jones, the groundbreaking music producer, arranger, and composer whose influence defined much of American popular music, passed away peacefully on Sunday at his Bel Air, California home. He was 91

04/11/2024

News

Scariest Reggae Songs Of All Time

Reggae music may be celebrated for its positive vibrations and messages of peace, but lurking in its depths are songs that explore the supernatural, tales of dread, and darker sides of society.

31/10/2024

News

Clipse Signs With Def Jam for Upcoming Album ‘Let God Sort Em Out’

Iconic Virginia rap duo Clipse has officially signed with Def Jam Records to release their new album, Let God Sort Em Out. This marks Clipse’s return to the music scene as a group,

29/10/2024

Hip Hop

Beyoncé Rallies Houston Crowd As She Endorses Kamala Harris For President

In a rousing show of support for Vice President Kamala Harris, Beyoncé took the stage in her hometown of Houston, Texas, at a reproductive rights rally held at Shell Energy Stadium

25/10/2024

News

Panamanian-American DJ Clark Kent Dead At Age 58

The world of hip hop has been sending tributes to one of its true legends, Rodolfo Franklin, better known as DJ Clark Kent, who passed away at 58. A Panamanian-American DJ, record

25/10/2024

News

Drake is among the top streaming artist in the U.S. so far this year. The RIAA Mid-year Report finds that streaming leads music consumption

The 2,500 Biggest Songs in the World: Spotify’s All-Time Most Streamed Tracks

Spotify, with its billions of users, has emerged as a barometer of what resonates across genres, cultures, and generations. The platform’s streaming numbers have become a key indicator of musical impact, influencing

20/10/2024

Charts·Spotify

Fresh Kid Ice, Mr. Mixx and Brother Marquis from 2 Live Crew poses for photos while on the set of their video 'Shake A Lil Somethin'' in Liberty City in Miami, Florida in May 1996. Raymond Boyd/Getty Images

Steely & Clevie’s Lawyer Scores Victory For 2 Live Crew To Regain Rights To Music Catalog

Pioneering hip hop crew 2 Live Crew has regained control of their music catalog after a jury ruled in their favor against a small record label that had owned the rights for

18/10/2024

Legal

Jamaican Acts with the Most Songs Over 100 Million Streams on Spotify

Few countries have had as much influence as Jamaica, with its artists crossing borders and genres to achieve widespread recognition. Spotify, the world’s leading music streaming platform, has provided a clear measure

15/10/2024

Spotify

Becky G and Karol G’s “Mamiii” Surpasses 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

The reggaeton hit “Mamiii,” by Mexican-American singer Becky G and Columbian singer Karol G, has officially surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify. It is the second all female latin collaboration to do

14/10/2024

Latin·Milestones·Reggaeton

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