Donovan Watkis

Model Davina Bennett Recreates Grace Jones’s Nightclubbing Album Cover

Davina Bennett’s recreation of Grace Jones’s Nightclubbing album cover for Halloween has everyone doing a double take. With an uncanny resemblance, Bennett, 2017’s Miss Jamaica Universe captured the iconic elements from the 1981 photograph—right

31/10/2024

Culture·News

How Steve Jobs Paid 50 Cent $50K to Launch the iPod—and Start a Billion-Dollar Revolution

The 2003 music video for Hip Hop superstar 50 Cent’s “P.I.M.P.,” featuring Snoop Dogg, is remembered for its flashy visuals and tongue-in-cheek portrayal of the pimp lifestyle. But it also holds a

30/10/2024

Culture·Hip Hop

The French Montana Story: For Khadija: Paramount+ to Release Documentary Based On Moroccan Born Rap Star

Paramount+ is set to release The French Montana Story: For Khadija on November 19, following its successful premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival last year. Directed by Mandon Lovett, the documentary tells the unlikely

23/10/2024

Films·News

Shenseea Brings Heat to NBA Opening Night 2024-25 as Lakers Defeat Timberwolves

Dancehall star Shenseea was sitting court side at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles for the 2024-25 NBA season kicked off. The Jiggle Jiggle artist witnessed in person the historic moment as

23/10/2024

Lifestyle·Sports

Shaggy's Boombastic and 44/876 are among the winners of Best Reggae Albums.

Over 10 Million Units Sold Among Grammy’s Best Reggae Album Winners

Forty years after The Recording Academy first presented the Best Reggae Album award (formerly known as Best Reggae Recording), the reggae category continues to thrive, according to Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.

22/10/2024

Grammy News·Music Report

OMI’s “Hula Hoop” Certified Silver by BPI (200,000)

Jamaican singer OMI continues to make waves on the international music scene as his 2015 single “Hula Hoop” was certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) on Friday, October 11, 2024.

14/10/2024

Milestones

Matisyahu says reggae helped him become a Hasidic Jew

Matisyahu Credits Reggae for Inspiring His Hasidic Journey: ‘No Sex, Study The Torah’

In an interview released on VladTV on October 8, Jewish reggae artist Matisyahu opened up about his spiritual journey, his deep connection to Hasidic Judaism, and how music played a pivotal role

08/10/2024

News

Jamaica and Dancehall’s Role in Reggaeton Overlooked in ‘The Sound that Conquered the World’ Docuseries

Daddy Yankee and Peacock have teamed up for the docuseries Reggaeton: The Sound that Conquered the World, which premiered on October 3, 2024. The four-part series explores reggaeton’s origins in Puerto Rico,

08/10/2024

News·Reggaeton·Reggaeton vs Dancehall Court Case

The Story Behind The Song: George Nooks Opens Up About the Rasta Persecution Behind His Hit ’40 Leg Dread’

In an exclusive interview with World Music Views, legendary reggae artist George Nooks reflects on his experiences growing up in Kingston, Jamaica, during the 1970s, a period when Rastafarians faced severe social

07/10/2024

Features

Kenny Vanella, Revival of the Spirit album cover by David Heitur

Best Reggae Album Award Should Be Televised, Says Grammy Hopeful Kenny Vanella

U.S. based reggae artist Kenny Vanella, has submitted his debut album Revival of the Spirit, for the Best Reggae Album category at the 2025 Grammys. The 10 track project featuring Richard Raw, Kumar,

06/10/2024

Best Reggae Albums·Grammy News

Buju Banton performs at the UBS Arena in New York City on July 13, 2024 for 19000 people. Image by Tizzy Tokyo

Buju Banton’s The Overcomer Tour at Barclays Center Tickets Listed at J$1.3 Million

Buju Banton is set to make his second New York City appearance in five months, performing on November 17 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn as part of his The Overcomer Tour.

03/10/2024

Concerts

Rihanna Launched Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin In The Caribbean But Left Out Jamaica

Rihanna launches her Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin line of products in several Caribbean territories. In a release on Tuesday Rihanna stated that she will be launching the LVMH owned products “across

01/10/2024

News

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