World Music Views

Capleton Returns After 16 Years With Heights Of Fire: ‘This Album Is About Awakening’

Exclusive interview with World Music Views Sixteen years is an eternity in today’s music industry, where artists are expected to release new material at a relentless pace. Yet for Jamaican reggae icon

by Donovan Watkis

26/06/2026

Highest-Charting Reggae Albums Released in 2026 (So Far On Billboard)

New reggae and dancehall albums continue to face an uphill battle in

Ayra Starr Lands Highest Debut But AI-Generated Tracks Lead Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart

Artificial intelligence-generated music continues to gain traction on Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats Songs

Sean Paul, Iration and UB40 Return to Billboard Reggae Albums Chart After 3 Albums Exit

There are three re-entries on this week’s Billboard Reggae Albums chart (dated

Buju Banton performs at the UBS Arena in New York City on July 13, 2024 for 19000 people. Image by Tizzy Tokyo

DJ Khaled, Ari Lennox and Gramps Morgan To Be Featured On Buju Banton’s 13th Studio Album

Reggae and dancehall artist Buju Banton has officially released the tracklist for his

David Grutman, hospitality entrepreneur via Instagram

How David Grutman Built America’s Highest-Grossing Independent Restaurant, Komodo

David Grutman, hospitality impresario, known for Liv Nightclub, says his restaurant Komodo generated

Coach CMO Joon Silverstein, Spotify’s Global Head of Business Marketing Bridget Evans

Spotify and Coach Launch Global Cultural Partnership to Deepen Connections With Gen Z

CANNES, France — Spotify and Coach have announced a new global cultural

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Music Industry Giant Clive Davis Dies At 94

News

22/06/2026

Legendary music executive and producer Clive Davis, the man credited with discovering and shaping the careers of some of the biggest names in music

Beyoncé Narrates Jay-Z’s Full 8 Year Year Hair Journey With Cécred

Beauty·Fashion

22/06/2026

Beyoncé revealed that Jay-Z initially grew out his hair to show Blue Ivy that they share the same hair texture, hoping it would help

Dancehall’s Juggling Revival: “It’s a Bit Chaotic” Says Miami Based Artist Chapta Nyne

News

21/06/2026

Rising reggae-dancehall artiste Chapta Nyne has welcomed the return of juggling rhythms to the genre but says the modern landscape presents challenges that did

BABYMONSTER’s “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA” Tops YouTube Jamaica, Holding Dancehall at Bay

YouTube Jamaica Chart

21/06/2026

BABYMONSTER scores its first No. 1 on the YouTube Jamaica Daily chart for the week ending June 18, 2026, as “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA”

Tyla And Zara Still Beating AI On The UK Official Afrobeats Chart

Afrobeat·UK Afrobeats Chart

21/06/2026

The latest Official Afrobeats Chart (13–19 June 2026) has South African superstar Tyla at Number One for 8 consecutive weeks with “She Did It Again,” a

Some of the artists whose music is being used to train AI include Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Shaggy, Rihanna, VYBZ KARTEL, Major Lazer and more

Tracks by Drake, Vybz Kartel, Shenseea, Spice, Rihanna and Popcaan Found in Massive AI Training Datasets

20/06/2026

Millions of pop songs, hip hop, reggae, dancehall and songs from other genres, recorded by some of the biggest stars in music, are being

On This Day in Dancehall: Shaggy’s Billboard No. 1 Album ‘Summer in Kingston’ Dropped

Anniversaries·This Day In Dancehall

19/06/2026

Fifteen years ago today, Jamaican dancehall superstar Shaggy released Summer in Kingston, an independent project that came at the height of a global recession.

Yaksta: “I Don’t Think I’ll Sign Another Record Deal Again,” Says He Would Work With Chronixx in the Future

Features·Interview

18/06/2026

Following a series of headline grabbing interviews that sparked conversation across Jamaica and the diaspora, Yaksta speaks with World Music Views for an in-depth

“It’s Great to See This Song Created Over 30 Years Ago Still Bringing Joy to Fans”: Shaggy On ‘Boombastic’ Reaching Double Platinum in New Zealand

Certifications

18/06/2026

Shaggy’s 1995 hit “Boombastic”earns Double Platinum certification in New Zealand on June 11, 2026. The certification was awarded by Recorded Music NZ, New Zealand’s official

Shenseea wears Diotima's Wray Flag Collab- Jamaica Wins The World

Jamaica Wins the World: Diotima, Wray & Nephew, and Shenseea Celebrate Jamaican Influence on the Global Stage

News

18/06/2026

From music and fashion to sports and art, Jamaica continues to shape global culture in ways that far exceed its size. This message sits

The Second Voice Keeps Singing, But Tyla Represents For The Humans

Afrobeats·Billboard Afrobeats Chart·Charts

18/06/2026

Faceless AI artist The Second Voice logs a seventh consecutive week at #1 on Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart as “Let Me Be” refuses

Vybz Kartel’s ‘God & Time’ Debuts At No. 6 On Billboard’s Reggae Albums Chart: Here’s What That Means In Sales

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

17/06/2026

Vybz Kartel’s God & Time debuts at No. 6 on Billboard’s Reggae Albums chart this week, becoming one of the highest-charting new reggae releases

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

Billboard 200 Albums Chart: Legend Rises To No. 64

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

16/06/2026

This week, Legend: The Best Of Bob Marley & The Wailers rises to No. 64 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, climbing seven spots

Exclusive: Vybz Kartel’s God & Time Debut At No. 6 On Billboard Reggae Albums Chart, Scores Highest Dancehall Debut Of 2026

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

15/06/2026

Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel’s latest studio album, God & Time, debuts at No. 6 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart dated June 20, 2026.

DJ MAC and BABA Announce “WYFL Tour in Japan 2026”

Concerts

15/06/2026

Jamaican selector and producer DJ MAC, alongside BABA, is set to embark on the highly anticipated “WYFL Tour in Japan 2026” this September. The

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Exclusive: Former EVEN Labs Executive D-Dot Speaks Out on UMG Deal, Direct-to-Fan Future, and Lawsuit Against Platform

Music industry executive and consultant Damien “DDOT” Washington, a former executive at EVEN Labs, speaks exclusively with World Music Views (WMV) about technology’s role in music, artist

21/02/2026

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Cali Reggae frontman Stick Figure lead vocalist, producer and guitarist Scott Woodruff

Stick Figure’s Free Flow Sessions Poised for Highest Billboard Reggae Debut of the Year

Stick Figure’s Free Flow Sessions is set to make the highest debut on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart next week. The album, released on

21/11/2025

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart·Exclusives

Exclusive: Annalaex on Leaving SOBE Entertainment, Dancehall, Soca & Her Next Chapter

In an exclusive sit-down with World Music Views in Florida, model-singer Annaleax opened up about her whirlwind year—one that has taken her from Tobago

13/11/2025

Exclusives·Features

Maxine Isis Stowe Accepts Court Ruling On Bunny Wailer’s Estate

Maxine Isis Stowe says she is ready to speak on Bunny Wailer’s estate following a Supreme Court ruling on June 28, 2024, which gave

21/08/2024

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