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‘King Of The Dancehall’ Actress Kimberly Patterson Celebrates Top 10 on Netflix USA with “Family Business” Series

Kimberly Patterson, a native of Portmore Jamaica is celebrating her latest series “Family Business” making it to No. 7 on Netflix USA. The makeup artist who became an actress after auditioning for

17/11/2023

Dancehall·Films·Lifestyle

From ‘Blackheart Man’ to ‘Legend’: 20 Million Records Sold With Neville Garrick’s Album Covers

If there was a Grammy handed out for “Best Reggae Album Covers”, then Neville Garrick would have the most awards in that category. In addition to Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny

16/11/2023

Exclusives·Features·Interview

Adidas CEO Says He Is Hoping To Do More Yeezy Drops Next Year

Adidas is considering writing off the remaining 300 million euros ($320 million) worth of unsold Yeezy shoes following the termination of their partnership with rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, in

08/11/2023

Fashion·Lifestyle

Bounty Killer Credits Johnny Wonder For Helping To Break Him In The US

Bounty Killer said he was a student to the crossover artists who came before him who were doing dancehall music in the early 90s. He said as his popularity grew, he went searching

07/11/2023

Features·Music

Dancehall Producer Suku Ward Says He Has Never Received A Music Royalty Check

Ward 21 frontman Suku told WMV in an exclusive interview that he has never collected any money from his music publishing. In an exclusive sit-down interview, the deejay and producer reflects on

03/11/2023

Exclusives·Features·Music

Anniversary of Chris Blackwell’s Exit from Island Records: The Clash with PolyGram

“I’ve always had a good feel for the new and slightly different, and have never been afraid to trust my intuition,” – Chris Blackwell. 26 years ago today, PolyGram chief Alain Levy

31/10/2023

Features

Watch: Shenseea’s Never Before Seen ‘Women Empowerment/ Money’ Freestyle

Jamaican singer Shenseea has set many records at her own pace in the music industry even before her debut album Alpha was released last year March. She then led the charge as the dancehall artist with

26/10/2023

Exclusives·Features

From Football to Formula 1: Bob Marley’s Sporting Impact

Bob Marley‘s brand generates $16 million per year and he is the 11th highest earning dead musician according to Forbes in 2021. Other than music, Bob’s Brand is associated with speakers, turntables, headphones,

23/10/2023

Features·Sports

U.K. Chart Topping Lovers Rock Artist Barry Biggs Says He Has Never Received An Award In Jamaica Despite Storied Career

Top-selling Jamaican artist Barry Biggs has revealed that he has never received an award in Jamaica, despite being one of the island’s most accomplished engineers and singers over the years. Biggs, known

22/10/2023

Exclusives·Features

Newcomer Marcilli Talks Being An Openly Queer Jamaican Artist

In a world where music often serves as the canvas for personal stories, Marcilli’s latest single, ‘Done (Breakup Anthem),’ is painted with the hues of defiance and resilience. This Jamaican-born artist opens

19/10/2023

Features

Audi’s Integration with Streaming Platforms is Changing the Way Hundreds Of Jamaicans Listen to Music

Jamaicans are listening to music now more than ever with the integration of streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music in the island two years ago. A far way we have come

14/10/2023

Features

Mykal Rose Dishes on Reggae, Grammy Triumphs, and Outsmarting Unfair Record Deals

Mykal Rose, has been in the music business for fifty years. He recorded his first single at 15 and worked with producers like Newton Simmons, Niney the Observer and Lee “Scratch” Perry.

13/10/2023

Exclusives·Features·Interview

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