JR Watkis, Author at World Music Views

Behind the Music: Shaggy Reflects on “Angel” as it Surpasses 500 Million Streams on Spotify

The sing along ballad “Angel” by Shaggy featuring Barbadian singer Rayvon has surpassed 500 million streams on Spotify. it is Shaggy’s second song to reach the milestone and Rayvon’s first. “Angel,” one

19/09/2024

Milestones

Queen Latifah Biopic Announced, Backed by HarbourView Equity Partners

A Queen Latifah biopic is in production via a landmark collaboration that promises to redefine biographical storytelling in the entertainment industry. Flavor Unit Entertainment, Westbrook Studios, and Jesse Collins Entertainment have teamed

19/09/2024

Films·Finance and Investing

Reggae Remains Part Of Canada’s Juno Awards, CEO Addresses Changes to 2025 Categories

After an uproar from the music community, the Juno Awards organized by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) was forced to reverse its ill-conceived decision to remove the Reggae

19/09/2024

Awards

“Fake News, Bro”: Alborosie Dismisses $2.5M Price Tag for Harry J Studio’s Mixing Board as a “Publicity Stunt”

Reggae star Alborosie has laughed off the staggering US$2.5 million price tag for the vintage Helios HJ-1 Dub Station 20-channel mixing console, which is currently up for sale on eBay. The console,

16/09/2024

News

Vybz Kartel along with proprietor of Dolly Sundays Rebel (center_ TC (right) and Pretty.

A Day In The Life Of Vybz Kartel- Dances To Teejay’s Drift

Dancehall legend Vybz Kartel spent Sunday serving up his signature charm, swagger, and a healthy dose of controversy. Released from prison on July 31, Kartel has been on an unstoppable roll, leaving

16/09/2024

Lifestyle

Vybz Kartel's "The Comet" is No. 1 trending in Jamaica

The Comet (Official Music Video) By Vybz Kartel Is No. 1 Trending In Jamaica

Less than 24 hours after its release, Vybz Kartel’s The Comet (Official Music Video) surges to No. 1 on YouTube’s top 50 trending videos in Jamaica on September 14, 2024. It is

14/09/2024

Charts

Stefflon Don, Sean Paul, Koffee, Shaggy, Shenseea have some of the most subscribed YouTube channels

Jamaican Artists with the Most YouTube Subscribers

Jamaica’s YouTube scene is an accurate depiction of the island’s enduring influence on global music and culture. From its roots in the revolutionary rhythms of reggae and dancehall to the modern fusion

13/09/2024

YouTube News

Exclusive: Vybz Kartel Reveals He Wants to Collaborate with Bob Marley

Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel revealed he isn’t in a hurry to collaborate with many artists, naming only three reggae legends he’d be open to working with: “Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Bob Marley,”

10/09/2024

Dancehall

Veteran Reggae Producer Clive Hunt Releases New Single, “My Heart Cries,” With Lutan Fyah

Veteran reggae producer Clive Hunt and reggae artist Lutan Fyah have teamed up to release the poignant new single “My Heart Cries,” via Ineffable Records. The song, driven by Lutan Fyah’s powerful

06/09/2024

New Music

Sean Paul becomes first dancehall artist to be certified Diamond in Brazil

Sean Paul Becomes First Diamond Certified Dancehall Artist In Brazil With “No Lie”

Sean Paul becomes the first dancehall artist with a song certified Diamante on Brazil. According to Pro-Música Brasil (PMB), his 2018 hit “No Lie” which features British pop singer Dua Lipa, earned

29/08/2024

Certifications

Bob Marley - Redemption Song certified Gold on Brazil

‘Redemption Song’ By Bob Marley Certified Gold In Brazil

Redemption Song by Bob Marley and The Wailers is now becomes certified Gold in Brazil. The song was awarded the certification by Pro-Música Brasil for sale surpassing 20,000 units. The acoustic track

28/08/2024

Certifications

Rihanna's Unapologetic Achieves 3x Platinum Certification in the U.K.

Rihanna’s Unapologetic Is Now BritCertified 3x Platinum in the U.K.

Rihanna’s seventh studio album Unapologetic is now certified 3x Platinum in the U.K. on August 23, 2024. The album released November 19, 2012 was issued a BritCertified 3x Platinum award for sales

23/08/2024

Milestones

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