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Diana King Could Have Become A Pop Star Like Rihanna Says Former Columbia Records A&R

Barbadian beauty Rihanna broke into the American music scene after her 2005 dancehall single Pon Di Replay became a global hit under the guidance of Jay-Z and Def Jam Records. Since then,

04/12/2023

Exclusives·Features·Interview

Musical Youth Say: In 42 Years They Have Not Earned Publishing Royalties From ‘Pass The Dutchie’ — Despite Song’s Global Success

In 1982, Grammy nominated reggae band Musical Youth achieved global success with their hit “Pass The Dutchie,” a song based on The Mighty Diamonds’ “Pass The Kouchie.” Three decades later, members Dennis

03/12/2023

Exclusives·Features·Interview

Dancehall Star Aidonia Credits Wife Kimberly For Keeping Him Grounded in Music and Family

Aidonia credits his wife, Kimberly, as his trusted confidante and advisor, not only in matters pertaining to their home but also in the realm of his music. The acclaimed deejay, who recently

02/12/2023

Lifestyle

Beyoncé Reveals She Takes A Ginseng Shot To Prepare For Her Shows In New Renaissance Film

Beyoncé has revealed that part of her daily health routine before performing is a Ginseng shot. The singer made the revelation in her Renaissance Film which was premiered last Friday at the Beverly

27/11/2023

Lifestyle

‘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

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