JR Watkis, Author at World Music Views

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Stir It Up (Live at The Old Grey Whistle, 1973)

Bob Marley’s “Stir It Up” Certified Gold In The U.K. (400,000)

Despite the numerous covers and reinterpretations, it is Bob Marley and The Wailers’ original version of “Stir It Up” that has remained the most iconic over the years. The song becomes certified

23/08/2024

News

“Pressure Drop” by Toots and the Maytals Now Certified Silver in the UK

Pressure Drop by Toots and the Maytals is now certified Silver in the U.K.. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI), issued a Brit Certified Silver Award on Friday (August 23) after it surpassed 200,000 units,

23/08/2024

Certifications

Shaggy says he has been touring since 1993

Interview: American Tour Companies Banking On Reggae’s Entertainment Value—Shaggy Reflects on 30 Years of Touring

“In my case, you have to present it like you’re a selecta—set up your songs. That’s the cheat code”- Shaggy on how he stays entertaining. As multiple hip-hop acts, including Lauryn Hill,

23/08/2024

Concerts

“Despacito” By Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee Becomes Highest-Selling Latin Single of All Time

Latin Music’s Highest Certified Singles- 141× Latin Platinum Certification by the RIAA The highest-selling Latin singles of all time in the US include several iconic songs that have achieved extraordinary certification milestones,

21/08/2024

Latin

Popcaan’s “Twist & Turn” Featuring Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR Surpasses 100 Million Spotify Streams

Dancehall artist Popcaan’s Billboard charting song “Twist & Turn,” featuring Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR, surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify as of Wednesday, August 21, 2024. This marks Popcaan’s third track to reach

21/08/2024

Milestones

Drake’s “Blue Green Red” Causing Rift Between Jamaican Dancehall Producers Of “When”

Danny Pepperseed is setting the record straight amidst ongoing confusion over the song splits for the 1991 track “When,” by dancehall artist Tiger, produced by Steely and Clevie which was interpolated without

19/08/2024

Legal·News

Rap City: 35 Years Ago, BET Launched Their Most Legendary Hip-Hop Show

Today August 11, is the 35th Anniversary Of Rap City, a music video television program, aired on BET from August 11, 1989, to November 8, 2008. The show was commissioned by station

12/08/2024

TV

Elliot Grainge, 10K Projects Founder & CEO Moves To Atlantic Music Group

Elliot Grainge, 10K Projects Founder & CEO (son of Universal Music Group’s CEO Lucian Grainge) will become CEO of the newly formed Atlantic Music Group. Grainge, 30, sent a note to the

01/08/2024

Record Label News

Marcia Griffiths Sets Record Straight About Her Career and Origin Of Billboard Hit “Electric Boogie”

Marcia Griffiths, a legendary figure in reggae music, reflects on her incredible 60-year journey in the music industry. In an exclusive interview with WMV, she shares her thoughts on longevity, dedication, and

30/07/2024

News

Drake is among the top streaming artist in the U.S. so far this year. The RIAA Mid-year Report finds that streaming leads music consumption

Top 100 Drake Songs on The Billboard Hot 100 Chart

Toronto rapper Drake has charted 333 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 78 of which are top ten hits and 13 No. 1s. He is the only artist to have more than 300

24/07/2024

Billboard

“Hey Mor” by Ozuna and Feid Surpasses 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

“Hey Mor” by Ozuna and Feid has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify. It is Ozuna’s fourth and Feid’s first song to reach the milestone. The reggaeton track was officially released Oct. 13,

23/07/2024

Milestones

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg Performing at the Super Bowl- Image by Getty

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre Reminisce On Their First Time In The UK With Shabba Ranks

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre are in the UK promoting their new drink, ‘Gin & Juice,’ named after the second single from Snoop’s debut album “Doggystyle” (1993), released via Death Row/Interscope Records.

22/07/2024

Culture

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