David Bonner, Author at WORLD MUSIC VIEWS

Vybz Kartel has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify

Vybz Kartel Surprises with Appearance at People’s National Party’s (PNP) 86th Annual Conference

Vybz Kartel Spotted at PNP’s 86th Annual Conference Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel made a surprise appearance today at the People’s National Party (PNP)’s 86th annual conference at the National Arena. The deejay,

15/09/2024

Politics and Culture

Stefflon Don, Sean Paul, Koffee, Shaggy, Shenseea have some of the most subscribed YouTube channels

Jamaican Artists with the Most YouTube Subscribers

Jamaica’s YouTube scene is an accurate depiction of the island’s enduring influence on global music and culture. From its roots in the revolutionary rhythms of reggae and dancehall to the modern fusion

13/09/2024

YouTube News

Stalk Ashley: Stalky The Bratt Album Review

Stalk Ashley’s debut album, Stalky The Bratt, signifies her commitment to dancehall with 11 tracks that showcase her genre-blending talent while staying true to her roots. The production team, including Jaxx, Anju

08/09/2024

Album Reviews

Some of the artist with the most commercially successful dancehall songs include Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Shaggy, Rihanna, VYBZ KARTEL, Major Lazer and more

50 Biggest Dancehall Infused Songs Of All Time

What makes a song a dancehall song? WMV’s list of the 50 Biggest Dancehall-Infused Songs of All Time is based on the commercial significance of dancehall, the riddim-driven subgenre of reggae that

25/08/2024

Features·News

Spice: Mirror 25 Album Review

Jada Kingdom, Pamputtae, and Patoranking are among the standout guest vocalists, but the songcraft doesn’t push the needle. Spice, the “Queen of Dancehall,” returns with her third studio album, Mirror 25. This 26-track

10/08/2024

Album Reviews

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

Teejay “I Am Chippy” – EP Review

Jamaican dancehall luminary Teejay makes an audacious entrance onto the global music stage with his debut EP, “I AM CHIPPY.” This ten-track opus, serving as a precursor to his highly anticipated LP,

10/02/2024

Album Reviews

Dexta Daps’ “Trilogy” — Album Review

Jamaican sensation Dexta Daps’ third studio album, “Trilogy,” his second independent release under DDMG, on the artist’s birthday, January 12, 2024 stands as a natural progression of 2017’s “Intro” and 2020’s “Vent” as

21/01/2024

Album Reviews

Aidonia: “Occupied Mind” Album Review

With almost 20 years in the music business Aidonia presents his patient core fan base with “Occupied Mind,” his most intimate thoughts on a project to date. He said the title stems

13/12/2023

Album Reviews

Masicka: Generation of Kings Review — Balancing Hardcore, Inspiration and Romance

With over a decade entrenched in the dancehall scene, Masicka embarks on an international journey with the release of his sophomore album, “Generation of Kings.” Despite his affiliation with Manhattan-based Def Jam

03/12/2023

Album Reviews

Dream Weekend 2023 Review: Skeng’s Antics And A Nostalgic Celebration of 90s Music

The annual Dream Weekend by Dream Entertainment with the theme: “Live Your Dream” was held in the picturesque coastal enclave of Negril, Jamaica. Across five electrifying days with eight unforgettable parties, this

24/08/2023

Concerts

Shaggy “In The Mood” Review

Fresh off his 2022 Best Reggae Album Grammy nomination for “Come Fly With Me, Sinatra Songbook,” Shaggy returns with a captivating EP titled “In The Mood.” The release is his 16th solo project and the

22/05/2023

Album Reviews

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