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Exclusive: The Untold Story Of ‘Uptown Top Ranking’ By Donna and Althea

Althea & Donna, singers and songwriters of the song “Uptown Top Ranking,” which climbed to the top of the British singles chart in 1977, are one of two female Jamaican acts to

05/05/2024

Exclusives·Reggae

Althea and Donna: Royalties for 1978 Chart-Topping Hit ‘Uptown Top Ranking’

Althea and Donna, whose real names are Althea Forrest and Donna Reid aren’t receiving royalties for their iconic reggae single “Uptown Top Ranking,” from German Record label BMG, according to Zak Starkey

21/04/2024

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YouTube Music and Premium Expanded To Jamaica and 9 More Countries

Just a few weeks following YouTube Day in Jamaica at the Island Music Conference, the world’s leading video-sharing platform, has now expanded its Premium services to Jamaica, offering users an enhanced and

24/03/2024

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Zak Starkey, Son of Beatles’ Ringo Starr, Slams BMG Over Royalties Owed To Jamaican Artists

Zak Starkey, an acclaimed drummer known for his contributions to legendary bands like The Who and Oasis, recently took to Instagram to criticize German record label BMG, his former music distribution partner,

24/03/2024

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Beyond the Charts: Reggae and Dancehall Artist With The Most ‘Super Listeners’ on Spotify

Monthly listeners on Spotify represent the number of unique individuals who have streamed an artist’s music at least once within a 28-day window. Unlike streams, which count every play of a song,

23/03/2024

Exclusives·Features

Beenie Man Advises Young Dancehall Artists to ‘Work Hard in the Studio and Harder on Stage’

Grammy Award-winning dancehall artist Beenie Man is advising young dancehall artists to work hard in the studio and work even harder on their performances. “The Doctor,” as he is affectionately called, had

15/03/2024

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Shabba Ranks pose with Grammy award in 1992. Ranks is the first dancehall artist to win a grammy Award. He won Best Reggae Album in 1992 for "As Raw as Ever" and in 1993 for "X-tra Naked"

Grammy Victory Fails to Propel Sales for Best Reggae Album Winners, Unlike Other Genres

“The Grammy win has not had a significant impact on sales,” says Alexx Antaeus, whose album “Colors Of Royal,” with Julian Marley, won Best Reggae Album at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.

12/03/2024

Best Reggae Albums·Exclusives·Features

Tyla with her Grammy Award- Photo via Recording Academy

How Africa Creative Agency Is Helping ‘Water’ Singer Tyla Is Conquer America and the Globe

South African sensation Tyla‘s trajectory from obscurity to international acclaim has been nothing short of meteoric. The masterminds behind her global rise is a management team headed by Colin Gayle, a seasoned

19/02/2024

Exclusives·Features·Interview

Exclusive: Vybz Kartel Allegedly Speaks From Behind Bars About The State Of Dancehall

A statement allegedly from top-selling dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, sent to World Music Views with instructions to publish, weighs in on the debate over the state of dancehall music and its ability

26/01/2024

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Every Jamaican To Hit #1 On The U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart in History

Over the 65-year history of the Billboard 100™, a staggering 30,000 songs have made their mark. Among them, a mere 1,162 songs, or 3.8%, have ascended to the coveted No. 1 spot. Achieving

23/01/2024

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Exclusive Update: Reggae Icon Horace Andy Engages Legal Representation to Reclaim Unpaid Royalties

Reggae icon Horace Andy was a standout performer at Rebel Salute’s 30th Anniversary Show at the Grizzly’s Plantation Cove in Priory St. Ann on Saturday night. The “Skylarking” singer delighted the mostly

21/01/2024

Exclusives·Features

Exclusive: Steely and Clevie’s Manager Danny Pepperseed Talks Reggaeton Origins and Lawsuit

The Fish Market Riddim, produced by dancehall pioneers Steely and Clevie, stands as a testament to the enduring influence of Jamaican music on the global stage. However, behind the scenes, a legal

09/01/2024

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