Buju Banton Is The New King Of Reggae?
Event promoter and PR agent Ralston Barrett recently crowned Buju Banton the “King of Reggae” — a bold statement considering Bob Marley’s lasting legacy in the genre. Speaking during a TikTok Live
Caribbean Music Report 2024: Jamaica Hits 1 Billion YouTube Streams
A Streaming Driven Future Over 1 billion music streams have been generated in Jamaica alone on YouTube, making it a key market for the Caribbean music industry. With a population of just
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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,
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
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,