Chantel Thompson, Author at World Music Views

Beenie Man, Ice Spice, Byron Messia, Skillibeng and Stray Kids Among First Time Certified Artists In Class Of 2023

In 2023, Beenie Man earned his first Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certification for the single “Who Am I”. The song was released on December 14, 1997 and was certified Gold for selling

05/01/2024

Certifications

Beenie Man Proposes To Spouse Camille Lee “23 Years in the making”

Grammy award winning artist Moses Davis popularly known as Beenie Man proposes to his long time spouse Camille Lee. The Doctor made the announcement of his “New beginning” which the public only came aware

04/01/2024

Lifestyle

Valiant Releases “A Gift From Me to You” EP In New Deal With Sony Music U.K.

Valiant is the latest dancehall artist to sign a recording contract with Sony Music U.K.’s Epic Records, according to sources close to the matter. The deejay, who burst onto the scene in

31/12/2023

Exclusives·News

US State Department Issues Travel Advisory For Trinidad As Dancehall Artist Survives Daylight Gang Shooting

The US Department of State has issued a travel warning to US citizens recommending that they reconsider travel to the twin island republic Trinidad and Tobago due to crime. The statement outlines,

30/12/2023

News·Trini-Bad

Fully Bad And Honormosity Brawl Ends Sting 2023: Dancehall Queen Carlene Says “Its Shelf Life Has Expired”

The 40th-anniversary celebration of dancehall stage show Sting was marred by a low turnout and a chaotic end as new artists Fully Bad started a shoving contest with Honormosity that saw both acts

27/12/2023

Concerts·Dancehall·Dancehall News

Sizzla Kalonji has more than 80 reggae albums

15 Forgotten Reggae Albums That Turned 25 In 2023

In 1998, a significant year that saw the debut of several iconic reggae albums by artists like Sizzla and Slightly Stoopid. Now, 25 years later, these albums have somewhat slipped under the

26/12/2023

Album Previews

Stonebwoy Says He Will Not Have Gay Children “I Am Straight, My Wife Is Straight, My Son and Daughter Got To Be Too”

Def Jam Records artist Stonebwoy, says he unequivocally opposes to the possibility of any of his children identifying as gay or lesbian. In an interview with Starr FM, the G.Y.A.L singer said, “Life

22/12/2023

News

Rihanna Crowns ‘Unavailable’ By Davido Ft. Musa Keys Song Of The Year 2023

WMV first reported that ‘Unavailable’ by Nigerian singer Davido featuring South African artist Musa Keys was the most streamed Afrobeats song on Spotify. Following our announcement a video with Rihanna being interviewed

20/12/2023

Afrobeat

Latin Superstar Ozuna Says Reggaeton Genre Started In Puerto Rico (Not Panama)

Puerto Rican superstar Ozuna, who has a $100 million recording contract with Sony, contemplates a future beyond singing reggaeton and insists that the genre started in his home country and not in

19/12/2023

Reggaeton

Nicki Minaj Earns Third Billboard 200 No. 1 Album With ‘Pink Friday 2’, Thanks Beenie Man For ‘Memories’ Inspiration

Nicki Minaj‘s 5th studio album, “Pink Friday 2,” has officially debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart dated Dec. 23, marking her third No. 1 album. This accomplishment establishes her

17/12/2023

Charts·News

Spotify’s Revenue Rises With Streaming Success But KKR Look To Sell Music Catalog As Valuations Drop

KKR has enlisted Raine Group to explore options for its music assets following expressions of interest from potential buyers. The move poses a challenge to Wall Street’s appetite for song catalogs amid

12/12/2023

Catalogs·News

Ashanti Dances To RDX’s ‘Jump’ In Viral Video Amidst Pregnancy Rumors

Ashanti is breaking the internet with some dancehall moves despite recent reports of her pregnancy. The ‘Only You’ artist is seen catching a groove in a viral video circulating on social media

11/12/2023

Lifestyle·News

Chantel Thompson

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