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Harry Belafonte’s ‘Belafonte’ Became The First No. 1 Album on Billboard’s Album Chart 69 Years Ago

In 1956, Harry Belafonte made history when his album Belafonte became the first No. 1 on what is now known as the Billboard 200 albums chart. Billboard first introduced an album chart

27/03/2025

Album Previews·Anniversaries·Billboard

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Will Smith Returns to Music: How The Rapper Shaped Commercial Hip Hop

Will Smith, one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, is making a return to his first love—music. While many recognize him as the Oscar-winning actor and global box office sensation, fewer remember that before

22/03/2025

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Clive Hunt (center) at Fields Of Gold: A Reggae Tribute To Sting

Clive Hunt’s “Fields Of Gold: A Reggae Tribute To Sting” Hits Top 10 On The Reggae iTunes Chart

Clive Hunt’s “Fields Of Gold: A Reggae Tribute To Sting” has entered the top 10 on the Reggae iTunes chart. It is Hunts first album to hit the milestone. The album features

17/03/2025

Album Previews·Charts

Seyi Vibez’s “Children of Africa” EP Sells 3000 Units In The US Week Of Release

Nigerian street-pop sensation Seyi Vibez’s “Children of Africa” EP debuts at number 8 on the Billboard World Albums chart this week, it marks his highest-charting project to date. ‘Children of Africa,’ a four-track

04/03/2025

Album Previews·Album Sales

Drake and PartyNextDoor Unveil Cover for Joint Album ‘Some Sexy Songs 4 U’ Ahead of Valentine’s Day Release

Drake and PartyNextDoor are gearing up for the highly anticipated release of their collaborative album, Some Sexy Songs 4 U (stylized as $ome $exy $ongs 4 U or $$$4U), set to drop on February 14, 2025, via

11/02/2025

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Vybz Kartel’s Viking (Vybz Is King) 10th Anniversary Edition Tops U.S. Reggae iTunes Chart

The 10th anniversary edition of Vybz Kartel’s Viking (Vybz Is King), released on Friday, January 31, has soared to No. 1 on the U.S. Reggae iTunes chart. The deluxe, 11-track reissue, released

31/01/2025

Album Previews·Charts

The 5 Greatest Reggae Albums of 1995

The year 1995 was a watershed moment for reggae music, as the genre deftly balanced its storied traditions with bold, innovative experimentation that garnered global acclaim. It was the year that saw

03/01/2025

Album Previews·Anniversaries

Bob Marley’s ‘Legend’ Certified 18x Platinum, Extending Its Lead as the Best-Selling Reggae Album in U.S. History

Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and The Wailers has achieved yet another milestone, certified 18x platinum by the Recording Industry Association OF America (RIAA) as of December 9, 2012. The iconic

09/12/2024

Album Previews·RIAA Certifications

25 Years Ago The Notorious B.I.G.’s First Posthumous Album, Born Again Was Released By Bad Boy Records

25 years ago Bad Boy and Arista Records released the first posthumous album for The Notorious B.I.G., Born Again, on December 7, 1999. The project built around early recordings with revamped production and

07/12/2024

Album Previews·Anniversaries

Kendrick Lamar Drops Surprise Album GNX with Features by SZA and Addresses Lil Wayne Diss, Ahead of Super Bowl

Kendrick Lamar surprised fans with the unexpected release of his new album GNX on November 22, 2024. The 12-track album dropped without prior warning, following a brief teaser on YouTube. Notable collaborations

22/11/2024

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Wizkid Earns Two New RIAA Gold Certifications as New Album ‘Morayo’ Charts in 19 Countries

Wizkid’s Ginger featuring Burna Boy has been certified Gold in the U.S., achieving 500,000 units in combined streams and sales equivalent units, as announced by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)

22/11/2024

Album Previews·Certifications

Buju Banton’s ‘Inna Heights’ Was Released 27 Years Ago

Buju Banton’s Inna Heights was released 27 years ago, on November 18, 1997. The landmark album solidifies the Jamaican artist’s transition from a raw dancehall deejay to a mature reggae visionary. Under the Penthouse

18/11/2024

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