Donovan Watkis

No Reggae in Reggae Month: Jamaica’s YouTube Charts Show a Shift in Musical Preferences

Despite numerous events, concerts, and promotions centered around reggae music during the month of February in Jamaica, not a single reggae song made it onto the list of the top 20 most

26/02/2025

Charts·YouTube Jamaica Chart

French-Caribbean Reggae Singer Yaniss Odua Drops New Single ‘Lighta’ Produced By Clive Hunt

French-Caribbean Reggae artist Yaniss Odua is making waves in the Jamaican market with the release of his latest single, “Lighta.” Dropped on February 18, the track fuses reggae, dancehall, and French-Caribbean influences,

22/02/2025

News

Island Music Conference 2025: Shaggy Speaks on Clashing & Why Verzuz Succeeded – “If I see a clash that going to carry me to a bigger bag, I am all in”

At the third staging of the Island Music Conference (IMC) at the Courtleigh Auditorium, Shaggy, Chairman of IMC addressed questions from World Music Views about his stance on clashing and the challenges

19/02/2025

Culture

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show

Kendrick Lamar Dethrones Drake, Makes History on Spotify and Billboard

The battle of the rappers has moved to streaming, as Kendrick Lamar reclaims the No. 1 spot on the U.S. Spotify Top Artists chart, dethroning Toronto superstar Drake. In a historic feat,

17/02/2025

News

O’Brain williams (drummer/band leader) left Christopher aka Chris reinge (lead vocalist)

Bringing Back the Band: Jah Rockaz Focused On The Future Of Reggae with Power and Purpose

Modern reggae is increasingly dominated by solo artists, marking a shift from an era when bands frequently emerged with chart-topping hits. Over the past decade, the reggae revival movement has seen only

17/02/2025

Artist of the Week·Features·News

Alexx Antaeus Says Reggae-Dancehall Artists Need To Campaign More If They Want To Win A Grammy

Alexx Antaeus, a seasoned music producer and Recording Academy member for more than 30 years, secured his first Grammy win in 2023 for Colors of Royal, a collaborative album with Julian Marley.

16/02/2025

Books·Features·Grammys 2025

Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt Inducted Into GRAMMY Hall Of Fame®

Thirteen Iconic Recordings, Including Jay-Z’s Landmark Debut, Added to the Prestigious Catalog at the GRAMMY Museum® February 13, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – The Recording Academy® has announced the latest inductees

13/02/2025

News

Vybz Kartel Says Jamaicans Do Not See Drake As A Culture Vulture: “He Did A Lot For Popcaan”

Dancehall star Vybz Kartel has voiced his support for OVO superstar Drake, who was recently targeted in the diss track “Not Like Us” during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime performance. In an

12/02/2025

Drake News

Shenseea Surpasses 1 Billion Career Streams On Spotify

Shenseea has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, becoming the second Jamaican-born woman to achieve this career milestone. Her most-streamed song on the platform is Pure Souls by Kanye West from his

11/02/2025

Milestones

Drake and PartyNextDoor Unveil Cover for Joint Album ‘Some Sexy Songs 4 U’ Ahead of Valentine’s Day Release

Drake and PartyNextDoor are gearing up for the highly anticipated release of their collaborative album, Some Sexy Songs 4 U (stylized as $ome $exy $ongs 4 U or $$$4U), set to drop on February 14, 2025, via

11/02/2025

Album Previews

The Numbers Are In For Vybz Kartel’s “Viking(Vybz Is King): 10 Year Anniversary” Album

Vybz Kartel’s Viking (Vybz Is King) 10th Anniversary Edition has debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart dated February 15, 2025, marking his 11th entry on the chart. The

11/02/2025

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

YouTube Jamaica Chart: Jamal Holds No. 1 Spot as Machel Montano Makes Big Moves

The latest YouTube Jamaica streaming chart for the week ending February 6, 2025, sees Jamal reclaiming the top position with Ballandor, despite a drop in streams. Meanwhile, Machel Montano shakes up the rankings with three tracks in

10/02/2025

News

Donovan Watkis

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