Hip-Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa Dead at 67
Afrika Bambaataa born Lance Taylor, has died at the age of 67. He passed away in Pennsylvania early Thursday morning. Emerging from the Bronx in the 1970s, Bambaataa was more than just
Lady Saw & Tanya Stephens End Decades-Long Feud: “Let Us Get Over This Because It Has Been Too Long”
After years of tension, both in direct exchanges and through lyrical clashes, dancehall icons Lady Saw, now known as Marion Hall, and Tanya Stephens have officially mended fences. The long-awaited truce unfolded
Latin Music Is 8.8% Of Total U.S. Recorded Music Revenue For The First Time In History
Latin music in the U.S. is generating $1 billion in annual wholesale revenue for 2025, according to new data from the Recording Industry Association of America. The figure marks the tenth consecutive
“I Spend $100K–$150K on Marketing—Records Don’t Work Themselves”: Shaggy on the Real Cost of Hits
“Records don’t work themselves,” says Shaggy as he offered a reality check on the hard numbers, discipline and long-term thinking required to break a record. “Almost every record that I put out…
Alkaline’s NPT Exits Billboard Reggae Albums Chart After One Week as Sean Paul, Bob Marley and Stick Figure Return With Classic Sets
Dancehall star Alkaline has seen his latest project NPT exit the Billboard Reggae Albums chart just one week after its debut. The album entered at No. 10 on the chart dated April
Pershing Square Targets Universal Music in $63bn Takeover Approach
Offer implies roughly $35 per share valuation for world’s largest music company Bill Ackman’s investment firm Pershing Square Capital Management has submitted a takeover proposal for Universal Music Group, in a move
“Somebody was actually trying to steal my entire brand”: Dr. Michelle Gill secures U.S. trademark for Get With The Fix Radio
Dr. Michelle Gill built Get With the Fix Radio (GWTF Radio), as a digital hub to connect Caribbean and American audiences. But years later, what began as a cultural project turned into
Pepsi Drops Wireless Festival Sponsorship After UK Politicians Slam Kanye West Booking
Pepsi has withdrawn its sponsorship of the 2026 Wireless Festival in London following criticism regarding Kanye West’s scheduled 3 night headline performances. The decision came after significant backlash from political figures, including UK Prime
“Me treat artist business like a athlete”: Shaggy Opens Up About Fashion, Fitness and Focus
According to Shaggy, his relationship with Versace placed him directly inside one of fashion’s most elite circles. In an exclusive World Music Views sit down, the Jamaican superstar opened up about a
Cutty Ranks Files $3M Lawsuit Against Payday Music Over “Dame Tu Cosita” Royalties
Jamaican dancehall artist Cutty Ranks (born Philip Thomas) has filed a lawsuit against Payday Publishing, claiming the company underpaid him by at least $3 million in royalties from the global hit “Dame
Masicka Appointed Cultural Ambassador for Antigua and Barbuda
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has officially approved the appointment of Jamaican dancehall star Masicka as a cultural ambassador, in a move aimed at strengthening youth development and expanding the country’s
Exclusive: Silent Addy Explains Why “Shake It To The Max” Never Became A Juggling Riddim
Billboard Hot 100 Charting producer Silent Addy is setting the record straight on why “Shake It To The Max” was never developed into a juggling riddim, despite early conversations around the idea.