JR Watkis, Author at World Music Views

‘We Caa Done’ by Popcaan Featuring Drake Debuts On Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100

“We Caa Done” by Popcaan the second single from his forthcoming album “Great Is He” has debuted at No. 16 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100. The song which features

17/01/2023

Charts·Dancehall

Reggae & Dancehall Is More Listened Than Afrobeats Music Globally Says IFPI

Jamaican recording artist Bugle recently said that Afrobeats artists and music have a sales advantage over reggae and dancehall artists/music due to the population of the African continent vs that of Jamaica.

17/01/2023

Features

Drake is the first artist to hit 100 billion streams on Spotify

Drake’s “Views” Has Surpassed 8 Billion Streams On Spotify

Canadian superstar Drake released his dancehall-influenced album “Views” on April 29, 2016. This was his fourth studio project, executive produced by Drake and his frequent collaborator “40.” The album featured guest appearances

17/01/2023

Milestones

Madhouse DJ Cham Comes To Usain Bolt’s Defense; Calls On Prime Minister To Assure Country Investors Amidst $10 Million Dollar Fraud

Madhouse frontman Cham is calling on the Prime Minister of Jamaica as well as the Minister Of Finance to address the nation on the recent reports of Usain Bolt losing USD$10 million

16/01/2023

Music Business·News

US$10 Million Wiped Out From Account Of Track Superstar Turned Dancehall Music Producer Usain Bolt

Fastest Man in the world turned music producer Usain Bolt is in a “black-out” mood as reports of his retirement funds were wiped out in a multi billion dollar fraud scheme as

16/01/2023

News·Sports

Kanye West Was The Most Streamed Living US Based Artist In All Of Africa For 2022

Ye, formerly Kanye West was the most streamed living U.S. based artist in all of Africa for 2022 according to MRC Data’s global music report obtained by WMV on Wednesday January 11.

14/01/2023

MRC Data Report·WMV Year End Chart Updates

Watch: Sam Smith, Koffee & Jessie Reyez’ “Gimme” Music Video

While voyeurism is not new or unique to dancehall, the music video for “Gimme”, the second single from Sam Smith’s forthcoming album “Gloria” is out and it’s as salacious as a 1980s

13/01/2023

Dancehall·Music

Why Sean Paul Is The King Of Dancehall

Sean Paul, A King of The Dancehall currently has more than 5 billion views on YouTube across his catalogue of songs including features. He is the only dancehall act with that many musical

12/01/2023

Features·Milestones

Alkaline’s Givenchy And 4 More Times Dancehall & Jamaican Culture Influenced High End Fashion Brands

On Monday January 9, photos of dancehall DJ Alkaline rocking the high end fashion brand Givenchy surfaced on instagram a few months his dancehall songs were featured as the soundtrack for the

10/01/2023

Dancehall·Fashion

Shenseea Set To Perform At Coachella

The official line up for Coachella 2023 was announced on Tuesday January 10 and Dancehall artist Shenseea will be performing on Saturdays April 15 & 22. Organizers of the California festival also

10/01/2023

Concerts

Sean Paul becomes the most certified Platinum (album) dancehall artist in the U.K.

The King Of Dancehall Celebrates His 50th Birthday

Today is the 50th birthday of Jamaican dancehall artist Sean Paul. The DJ posted on Instagram :”TNX U 2 THE ALMIGHTY CREATOR OF ALL THINGS. GIVING TNX 4 1 MORE YEAR PON

09/01/2023

Dancehall

“She Doesn’t Mind” Becomes Sean Paul’s First Solo Song To Surpass 500 Million Views On YouTube

Sean Paul got his first solo music video across the 500 million mark on YouTube last Wednesday. The single “She Doesn’t Mind” written by Sean Paul, Shellback and Benny Blanco was

08/01/2023

Milestones

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