Donovan Watkis

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

Skatta and Jabba Earn Gold Certification In The U.K. With Nina Sky’s “Move Ya Body”

Nina Sky’s 2004 smash hit “Move Ya Body” featuring Hot 97’s dancehall DJ Jabba, has been officially certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) on Friday, February 7, after surpassing 400,000

08/02/2025

British Music Certifications·Certifications

The Various Artists On “Bob Marley: One Love Music Inspired By The Film” Will Not Receive A Grammy Trophy

The 2025 Grammy-nominated album Bob Marley: One Love Music Inspired By The Film, released on February 14, 2024, by Tuff Gong/Island Records, features 10 artists covering Bob Marley’s classic songs. However, according

06/02/2025

Features·Grammys 2025

Top 5 Highest Streaming Jamaican-Born Female Artists on Spotify

The top Jamaican-born female artists on Spotify have been trailblazers, leading the way with billions of streams combined. These remarkable women represent a diverse range of styles and genres, from reggae to

26/01/2025

Features·Spotify

UB40’s Rat in Mi Kitchen Goes Silver as Robin and Jimmy Rule Out Reunion with Ali Campbell

British reggae legends UB40’s hit single Rat in Mi Kitchen received a Silver certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) on Friday, January 24, 2025. This milestone signifies over 200,000 sales and

24/01/2025

British Music Certifications

Jamaica’s Leader Of The Opposition Mark Golding Looking Forward To Working With Donald Trump

Jamaica’s Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, has expressed his readiness to collaborate with Donald Trump, who was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday. In an

21/01/2025

News

Busy Signal Denied Canadian Visa, Calls It “An Injustice”

Jamaican dancehall artist Busy Signal has issued an emotional statement addressing his Canadian fans and expressing frustration after his visa application was denied by the Canadian High Commission. The Watch Out For

10/01/2025

News

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