Isabell Chen, Author at World Music Views

Exclusive: Barbados Reggae Weekend Issues Statement On 450’s Absence From Showdown: “his non-appearance rests solely with him”

Organizers of Barbados Reggae Weekend are demanding a full refund of the USD$20,000 paid to dancehall artist 450 to performed at the Showdown event scheduled for tonight April 25, 2026. In. abatement

25/04/2026

News

MOJITO IN THE SUN returns august 24 (resident venue): Brian Piccolo Park

Mojito in the Sun Returns August 24 With Big Surprises, Vibes, and VIP Experiences

COOPER CITY, FL — The highly anticipated summer event Mojito In The Sun returns on Sunday, August 24, 2025, promising an unforgettable blend of reggae, dancehall, and premium experiences under the Florida

05/07/2025

Concerts·News

Alleged Crips Leader and Rap Entrepreneur ‘Big U’ Appears in DTLA Courtroom

LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Eugene Henley Jr., known as “Big U,” a music executive who brought to for the career of rapper Nipsey Hussle and prominent figure in Los Angeles gang culture,

21/03/2025

News

“Fans Choose the Music They Want to Hear”: Universal Music Group Responds to Drake’s “Not Like Us” Conspiracy Allegations

Universal Music Group (UMG) has responded to Drake’s allegations that it conspired with Spotify to artificially inflate the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.” In a statement to Billboard,

25/11/2024

Drake News·Legal

Drake Accuses Universal Music Group and Spotify of Conspiring to Inflate Kendrick Lamar’s Diss Track and Suppress His Own Music

Legal Battle Over Alleged Use of Bots, Payola, and Fraudulent Practice The court filing claims: ▫️ UMG used Spotify and Apple’s Siri to push Not Like Us over Drake’s tracks. ▫️ Employees

25/11/2024

News

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

Luciano Reflects on the Wisdom of Legendary Tour Manager Copeland Forbes

In a candid interview on I Never Knew TV on YouTube, Jamaican reggae icon Luciano shared profound insights about his career and the pivotal role that legendary tour manager Copeland Forbes has

22/11/2024

Culture

Vybz Kartel and Mavado Sting Clash 2008. Now Kartel will solo headline his first stadium show on December 31 Freedom Street

Exclusive: Vybz Kartel Approached by Live Nation to Headline U.K.’s Wireless Festival and Queens, New York

U.S. concert promoter Live Nation has approached dancehall icon Vybz Kartel to headline major events in both the U.S. and the U.K. Kartel shared that he has received offers from multiple promoters

06/11/2024

Concerts

Pharrell Williams’ LEGO Biopic ‘Piece By Piece’ Heads to Streaming After Brief Box Office Run

Pharrell Williams’ innovative LEGO biopic, Piece By Piece, is set for an early digital release just two weeks after a modest performance in theaters. Opening on October 11, the animated documentary about

31/10/2024

Films

Living Large…: Heavy D & the Boyz Debut Album Was Released 37 Years Ago

On October 27, 1987, hip hop group Heavy D & the Boyz debuted with Living Large…, via Uptown Records. The record, blending elements of hip hop with early new jack swing, charted at

27/10/2024

This Day In Music

Sean Paul becomes the most certified Platinum (album) dancehall artist in the U.K.

Sean Paul’s “I’m Still In Love With You” (Ft. Sasha) Certified Gold in the UK

Sean Paul’s classic reggae fusion track “I’m Still In Love With You” has reached another milestone, being certified Gold in the UK by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for surpassing 400,000 combined

25/10/2024

News

HYBE Uses Over 1000 Tons Of Plastic For Album Production and 148 Tons For Merchandise

HYBE, the South Korean entertainment giant, was found to have underreported its annual revenue from approximately 2.17 trillion KRW to just 2.1 billion KRW in 2023. This significant discrepancy also resulted in

24/10/2024

News

Al Pacino Credits Hip-Hop With Making ‘Scarface’ a Hit Movie: ‘They Understood It. They Embraced It’

Oscar winning actor Al Pacino recently opened up about how the push of hip-hop was key to making Scarface a cult classic all over the world. Speaking on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast while promoting his memoir Sonny Boy,

23/10/2024

Culture·Films

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