JR Watkis, Author at World Music Views

Music Catalogue Acquisition Updates

Lyric Capital Group, a private equity firm based in New York that specializes in investing in music copyrights, has successfully closed its second fund. The fund received commitments totaling approximately $410 million,

01/03/2023

Catalogues

Shaggy Signs Joint Venture Record Deal With VP Records

Multi-platinum superstar Shaggy has signed a joint venture deal with VP Records. The Angel DJ made the announcement on Friday at the Island Music Conference in Kingston Jamaica. The Grammy winning artist

10/02/2023

Music Business

DJ Anash Talks What It Takes To Be A DJ From Kingston, Jamaica

DJ Anash is getting ready for her next gig. She primarily plays modern dancehall, Afrobeats, reggae and pop. However speaking to her you get the sense that she is interested in other

29/01/2023

Interview

Jamaican Creators TO Benefit From Vevo and TikTok Partnership

Vevo and TikTok have joined forces to launch ‘Trending on TikTok’, a weekly program similar to World Music Views Chart show that was launched in 2018. The show will showcase the music videos

17/01/2023

Features·News

Dancehall Newcomer Jahshii To Make Rebel Salute Debut

Rising sensation Jahshii is set to make his performance debut at Rebel Salute on Friday January 19 a the Grizzly’s Plantation Cove in St. Ann, Jamaica. The announcement was made by Festival

17/01/2023

Concerts

‘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

JR Watkis

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