Liam Morgan, Author at World Music Views

Spotify’s 2024 Royalty Changes: What It Means for Afrobeats, Reggae and Dancehall Artists

Reggae- Dancehall, Afrobeats artists and other music rights holders may soon see less royalties from Spotify as the platform roll out a new payment model starting 2024. For artists with a strong

25/10/2023

Music Business·Spotify

Damian Marley’s ‘Welcome to Jamrock’ Album Hits A Million in Sales as It Re-Enters Billboard Reggae Chart

‘Welcome to Jamrock’ by Damian Marley has re-entered the Billboard Reggae Albums chart for the week ending October 28, 2023. The album first released September 15, in the U.K. and September 16, 2005 in

24/10/2023

Album Sales·Charts

Rohan Marley Reunites with Lauryn Hill Onstage for Iconic Performance

Coffee connoisseur and hotelier Rohan Marley reunited with the mother of his children Ms. Lauryn Hill onstage in what the son of Bob Marley describes as “One of the most amazing times of my life.” Hill, the

23/10/2023

Concerts

From Football to Formula 1: Bob Marley’s Sporting Impact

Bob Marley‘s brand generates $16 million per year and he is the 11th highest earning dead musician according to Forbes in 2021. Other than music, Bob’s Brand is associated with speakers, turntables, headphones,

23/10/2023

Features·Sports

Hip Hop Pioneer DJ Kool Herc to Host Celebration in Jamaica for 50 Years of Hip Hop

Hip Hop legend DJ Kool Herc is gearing up to commemorate the 50th anniversary of hip hop with a star-studded celebration scheduled for December 29 and 30 2023 in Jamaica according to

18/10/2023

Concerts·Hip Hop

Max Romeo ‘Chased The Devil’ And Went From BBC Ban to Reggae Icon

In 1976, Max Romeo, a relatively unknown reggae singer at the time, faced a BBC ban on his song “Wet Dream,” a risqué hit from 1969 that gained popularity through word-of-mouth and

09/10/2023

Features

REMA In Top 10 As UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and North Africa Get New Official Charts

On Wednesday September 27, 2023, the IFPI, representing the global recording industry, unveiled four new music charts, offering music enthusiasts, record labels, and artists official rankings for the top-streamed tracks in the

27/09/2023

Charts

Katy Perry Sells Music Rights for $225 Million to Litmus Music

After much anticipation, Katy Perry has officially sold her music rights to Litmus Music, a company backed by Carlyle. The announcement came on Monday, with sources estimating the deal’s value at $225

19/09/2023

Catalogues

Apple Has Entered The Catalog Acquisition Race

BIS Records announced on Monday (September 5, 2023) that they have been acquired by Apple after 50 years in the music business as a classical music label. Apple acquired the Swedish classical

05/09/2023

Catalogues

Rihanna Becomes The First Woman With 11 Songs Surpassing 1 Billion Streams On Spotify

DJ Khaled's guitar laced hit "Wild Thoughts" featuring Barbadian beauty Rihanna and Byron Tiller has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify. It is Khaled and Tiller's second song to reach the milestone

29/08/2023

Milestones·Spotify

Jackie Jacqueline Jackson is Jamaica’s New Film Commissioner.

Tv producer and Long Island University Graduate Jackie Jacqueline Jackson is Jamaica’s new Film Commissioner. Jackson comes to the position at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) with 15 years of experience, and took up the job as

25/07/2023

Films

Wiz Khalifah Sells Back Catalog To HarbourView Private Equity

Ten time Grammy nominated rapper Wiz Khalifah has sold his back catalog to Global private investment firm HarbourView Equity Partners (HarbourView). The company has agreed to purchase select music and publishing assets

07/07/2023

Catalogues·Finance and Investing

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