JR Watkis, Author at World Music Views

The Honorable Shyne has climbed to the #1 spot on Disney's Hulu streaming platform Jason Mendez/Getty Images

The Honorable Shyne Hits #1 on Hulu: Doc Chronicles Rapper-Turned-Politician’s Remarkable Redemption Story

The Honorable Shyne has climbed to the #1 spot on Disney’s Hulu streaming platform. Directed by Marcus A. Clarke and produced in collaboration with Andscape, the nearly two-hour documentary premiered on Monday,

19/11/2024

Films

Murder She Wrote By Chaka Demus and Pliers Certified Platinum In The U.K.

Murder She Wrote, by dancehall duo Chaka Demus and Pliers has been certified Platinum in the U.K. According to the British Phonographic Industry the track has sold over 600,000 units with data

18/11/2024

Milestones·News

Shaggy says he has been touring since 1993

Shaggy’s 2001 Hit “Angel” Featuring Rayvon Earns Platinum Certification in the U.K.

Shaggy’s 2001 hit “Angel,” featuring Rayvon, release by MCA/Geffen Records has now achieved Platinum certification in the U.K., with sales and streams exceeding 600,000 units. This award, officially recognized by the British

01/11/2024

Milestones

Sean Paul, the most streamed Jamaican artist on Spotify globally for 2023

Every Sean Paul Song Surpassing 100 Million Spotify Streams

Sean Paul has become the the first Jamaican artist to have 26 songs surpass 100 million streams on Spotify, with two of the songs which he featured on surpassing 1billion streams. His

14/10/2024

News

Rihanna at Savage X Fenty's exclusive Nordstrom preview celebrating the debut of the Lavish Lace collection Oct. 10

Rihanna Ready to “Do It Up” for the Holidays: “Christmas is a Very Big Thing for Us”

While Mariah Carey thinks it’s not yet time to roll out promotions for her annual Christmas hit “All I Want For Christmas,” music superstar Rihana is ready. The global superstar Rihanna is preparing

12/10/2024

Happy Holidays

Papa San Blocked from Visiting Unresponsive Lt. Stitchie: “I’m Still in Shock”

Legendary reggae gospel singer Papa San is disheartened after being blocked from visiting his brother in Christ, Lt. Stitchie, who recently suffered a severe brain hemorrhage and is currently unresponsive. “He is

02/10/2024

News

Cali Reggae frontman Stick Figure lead vocalist, producer and guitarist Scott Woodruff

Stick Figure Holds 30% Of The Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

World Music Views presents the latest edition of the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart for the week ending October 5, 2024. The chart continues to highlight the timeless nature of reggae, with legendary artists and

01/10/2024

Charts·News

YouTube and SESAC Reach Agreement to Reinstate Videos for Burna Boy, J. Cole, and Kendrick Lamar

SESAC (Society of European Stage Authors and Composers), the second oldest Performing Rights organization in the U.S. has announced that it has reached an agreement with YouTube to ensure equitable compensation for

30/09/2024

News

Gramps Morgan Says He Is Banking on Spice’s ‘Mirror 25’ To Win Best Reggae Album At 2025 Grammy Awards

Gramps Morgan revealed in an exclusive interview with WMV that he’s backing Spice’s third studio album Mirror 25 for Best Reggae Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards. He praised her career achievements,

29/09/2024

News

Karol G’s “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” Charts No. 1 Across Latin America

“Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” by Karol G dominates Latin countries such as Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Spain. The track about missed opportunities was released on June 21, 2024 and has since seen

21/09/2024

News

‘Shenyeng Anthem’ By Shenseea BritCertified Silver In The U.K.

Dancehall artist Shenseea has earned her first U.K. certification with “Shenyeng Anthem,” produced by Chimney Records. On September 20, the British Phonographic Industry awarded the track a Silver certification for surpassing 200,000

20/09/2024

Milestones

Chronixx Receives First RIAA Gold Certification for “Eternal Light” with Free Nationals

“Eternal Light,” by the R&B group Free Nationals featuring reggae singer Chronixx, is now certified Gold in the U.S., with sales and streaming equivalents surpassing 500,000 units. The award was issued on

19/09/2024

Milestones

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