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Cocoa Tea’s Influence Goes Beyond Reggae Into Hip Hop, Jungle and Global Sounds

Reggae legend Colvin “Cocoa Tea” Scott passed away at 65 this morning (March 11, 2025) in a Broward, Florida hospital after suffering cardiac arrest. His wife, Malvia Scott, confirmed with the Jamaican

11/03/2025

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35 Years of ‘Dem Bow’: The Jamaican Rhythm That Changed Global Music

Thirty-five years ago, Dem Bow by Shabba Shabba Ranks was released. The song produced by Bobby Digital has generated billions for the global music industry and spawned over 1800 hits. What began as

10/03/2025

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Swedish Artist Angelica Mava Is Confident She Has What It Takes To Be Reggae’s Next Superstar

Swedish reggae artist Angelica Mava is carving her own path in the music industry, balancing artistic control with a growing international audience. In an exclusive interview with World Music Views, the 26-year-old

07/03/2025

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Niney The Observer: Foreign Exploitation, Not Dancehall, Is Hurting Jamaican Music

Legendary Jamaican record producer Niney The Observer argues that it is not trap dancehall that is eroding Jamaica’s music culture but rather decades of exploitation by foreign interests. “I am in the

24/02/2025

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O’Brain williams (drummer/band leader) left Christopher aka Chris reinge (lead vocalist)

Bringing Back the Band: Jah Rockaz Focused On The Future Of Reggae with Power and Purpose

Modern reggae is increasingly dominated by solo artists, marking a shift from an era when bands frequently emerged with chart-topping hits. Over the past decade, the reggae revival movement has seen only

17/02/2025

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Alexx Antaeus Says Reggae-Dancehall Artists Need To Campaign More If They Want To Win A Grammy

Alexx Antaeus, a seasoned music producer and Recording Academy member for more than 30 years, secured his first Grammy win in 2023 for Colors of Royal, a collaborative album with Julian Marley.

16/02/2025

Books·Features·Grammys 2025

The Various Artists On “Bob Marley: One Love Music Inspired By The Film” Will Not Receive A Grammy Trophy

The 2025 Grammy-nominated album Bob Marley: One Love Music Inspired By The Film, released on February 14, 2024, by Tuff Gong/Island Records, features 10 artists covering Bob Marley’s classic songs. However, according

06/02/2025

Features·Grammys 2025

Top Streaming Studio Albums by Jamaican Artists of the 21st Century on Spotify

25 years into the 21st century, Jamaican music continues to have a significant global impact, with streaming platforms like Spotify showcasing its reach. Below is a breakdown of the top streaming studio

28/01/2025

Features·Spotify

Bob Marley performs onstage at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago on May 27, 1978. Paul Natkin/Getty Images

Top Streaming Studio Albums by Jamaican Artists on Spotify

Jamaican music has a legacy that transcends borders, blending reggae, dancehall, and pop influences to captivate audiences worldwide. With billions of streams on Spotify, Jamaican artists—from the legendary Bob Marley to modern-day

27/01/2025

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Top 5 Highest Streaming Jamaican-Born Female Artists on Spotify

The top Jamaican-born female artists on Spotify have been trailblazers, leading the way with billions of streams combined. These remarkable women represent a diverse range of styles and genres, from reggae to

26/01/2025

Features·Spotify

The 10 Best Music Studios in the World

Recording studios are where the magic happens—turning raw talent into timeless music. These spaces combine world-class equipment, acoustics, and atmosphere to inspire artists globally, making some of the biggest hits. Here’s WMV’s

21/01/2025

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Beyoncé’s Publicist Yvette Noel-Schure Visits and Inspires Arts Management Students at Edna Manley College

On Monday, January 13, 2024, renowned publicist Yvette Noel-Schure visited the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts (EMCVPA) in Kingston, Jamaica, captivating students of the Arts Management program with

13/01/2025

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