Isabell Chen, Author at World Music Views

Cali Reggae frontman Stick Figure lead vocalist, producer and guitarist Scott Woodruff

ChatGPT Thinks Cali Reggae Is Bob Marley’s Soul on Surf Wax or Just ‘Chill Vibes, Bro’

Cali reggae has become a unique offshoot of the original roots reggae movement, popularized by icons like Bob Marley, and originating in Jamaica, but it is often criticized for missing the deeper

14/09/2024

Features

Rapper Notorious B.I.G., born Christopher Wallace, outside his mother’s house in Brooklyn, 1995. A new biography by Justin Tinsley contextualizes his life and death. (Clarence Davis / NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images)

The Notorious B.I.G.’s ‘Ready To Die’ Turns 30: Here Are All The Samples On The Classic Hip Hop Album

Exploring the Iconic Samples in The Notorious B.I.G.’s Debut Album “Ready to Die” Released September 13 1994, Ready to Die, The Notorious B.I.G.’s debut album, is a cornerstone of 1990s hip-hop, shaping the

13/09/2024

News

Rapper Rich Homie Quan, 34, Reportedly Passed Away

Rich Homie Quan, 34, has reportedly passed away, sending shockwaves through the hip-hop community. The initial news broke on Twitter via Thuggerdaily, which led to skepticism due to the source’s unofficial nature.

05/09/2024

News

Chris Martin Condemns Shooting At Grandmother’s Wake

“My heart is heavy this morning” reggae singer Christopher Martin says after seven people were shot at a wake for his grandmother in Point Hill St. Catherine. The Big Deal singer did

21/08/2024

News

Alex Cooper, signs 100 million deal with SiriusXM for Call Her Daddy podcast.

‘Call Her Daddy’ Podcast Host Alex Cooper Inks $100 Million Deal with SiriusXM

In a groundbreaking move for the podcasting industry, Alex Cooper, the dynamic host behind the popular podcast Call Her Daddy, has secured a multiyear deal with SiriusXM Holdings Inc. The agreement, valued at

20/08/2024

News

Vybz Kartel Ranks Among Top Jamaican Artists on TikTok, Offers Advice to Up-and-Comers

Kartel Prepares for First Show Post-Release on December 31 Dancehall star Vybz Kartel has become one of the most followed Jamaican-born artists on TikTok, according to a WMV survey. While Shenseea leads

17/08/2024

Dancehall·News

Jay-Z Owned Roc Nation Makes It Easier For Independent Artists To Distribute Music

Roc Nation and Equity Distribution Merge to Form Roc Nation Distribution In a major move that is set to shake up the music industry, Roc Nation and its music distribution arm, Equity

15/08/2024

Music Business

Sean to collect key to the city of New York

Sean Paul Reignites Showtime Riddim, To Collect Key To The City Of New York

Dancehall artist Sean Paul’s upcoming release, “Bring It,” offers a fresh take on the classic Showtime Riddim. This single, crafted under his Dutty Rock Productions label, is a modern reimagining of the

14/08/2024

Awards·New Music

Kevin Hart To Michael Jordan: “I Can F**king Care Less” Amidst Ongoing Tension

Kevin Hart’s recent revelations about his strained relationship with Michael Jordan have garnered significant attention. During his “Acting My Age” tour stop in Atlantic City, the 45-year-old comedian opened up about the

13/08/2024

News

Vybz Kartel backstage at Tempo network launch celebration Oct. 16, 2005 in St. Mary, Jamaica. Scott Gries/Getty Images

Wealth Beyond Bars: Vybz Kartel Says He Was Hiding To Record Music In Prison

From behind bars, Kartel created Billboard hits, earned a Silver and Gold record, and generated billions of streams. The “Menace to Society” deejay, Vybz Kartel, has kept his brand alive for the

10/08/2024

Features

Snoop Dogg Paid $500,000 a Day to Attend Paris Summer Olympic Games

Snoop Dogg is allegedly being paid $500,000 a day plus expenses for his Olympics coverage with NBC, according to venture capitalist Henry McNamara. McNamara claims an NBC executive revealed the rate the

05/08/2024

Sports

Vybz Kartel Says His First Tour Will Be In Africa

Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel has confirmed in a since-deleted tweet that his first tour in 14 years will be in Africa. The deejay took to Twitter on Sunday to announce that his

04/08/2024

Concerts

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