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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

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07/03/2025

Koffee Laughs At News Story Stating She Is No Longer With RCA Records

Grammy-winning reggae singer Koffee responded with laughter—expressed through a simple emoji—after World

Jason Mraz took a trip to Jamaica in 2004 to tour the Tuff Gong studios and recorded with Sly & Robbie

Jason Mraz’s Reggae-Pop Hit ‘I’m Yours’ Achieves 5x Platinum Certification in the U.K.

Jason Mraz’s ‘I’m Yours’ Achieves 5x Platinum Certification in the U.K. Seventeen

‘Whoa!’ Black Rob’s Debut Album ‘Life Story’ Turns 25

Twenty-five years ago today, Black Rob released his debut studio album Life

Harry Styles is reportedly in final negotiations for a Las Vegas residency at The Sphere

New Albums, Concert Announcements and World Music News In The Last 24 Hours

Here are some notable music news updates from the past 24 hours

DJ Jazzy Jeff, Dallas Austin & More Join FIFA World Cup 26™ Sonic IDs to Celebrate Host City Cultures

Music has long been an integral part of the FIFA World Cup™,

Lionel Messi Misses Match Against Cavalier of Jamaica

Lionel Messi missed his second consecutive game due to “muscle overload.” The

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King Charles Unveils Eclectic Music Taste in Historic Podcast for Apple Music

News

06/03/2025

King Charles III has made history as the first British monarch to record his own podcast, unveiling an unexpected and diverse music taste that

Introducing Chris Rockaz, The Voice Of Jah Rockaz Reggae Band

News

06/03/2025

Jah Rockaz, the group, founded bandleader Obrian Williams, is carving out its own space in the reggae landscape, blending spiritual connection, authenticity, and musical

Coldplay to Curate First-Ever FIFA World Cup Final Half-Time Show at MetLife Stadium New Jersey

News

05/03/2025

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will feature a historic halftime musical performance, with legendary British band Coldplay playing a key role in planning

YouTube Celebrates 20 Years and YouTube Music Hits 125 Million Subscribers

News

05/03/2025

This year marks a monumental milestone for YouTube as the platform celebrates its 20th anniversary. From its humble beginnings as a simple video-sharing site,

CeCe Winans to Headline Jamaica Concert on Emancipation Day

News

05/03/2025

Multi-award-winning Gospel icon CeCe Winans is set to bring her globally renowned voice and ministry to King’s House (East Lawn), Kingston, Jamaica, on August 1, 2025, the

"Rihanna’s Good Girl Gone Bad Surpasses ANTI as Her Highest RIAA Certified Album, Reaching 8x Platinum"

Rihanna’s Good Girl Gone Bad Surpasses ANTI as Her Highest RIAA Certified Album, Reaching 7x Platinum

News

04/03/2025

Nearly 18 years after its release on Good Girl Gone Bad, Rihanna’s “Breakin’ Dishes” has been certified Platinum, following a sudden surge in popularity.

Seyi Vibez’s “Children of Africa” EP Sells 3000 Units In The US Week Of Release

Album Previews·Album Sales

04/03/2025

Nigerian street-pop sensation Seyi Vibez’s “Children of Africa” EP debuts at number 8 on the Billboard World Albums chart this week, it marks his

Koffee No Longer With RCA Records U.S.

News

04/03/2025

One of Jamaica’s most promising reggae stars, Koffee, has been dropped from her U.S. label, RCA Records, according to sources at the company, marking

Sam Smith’s Gloria Album, Featuring Koffee on ‘Gimme,’ Certified Gold in the U.K. and Canada

Certifications

03/03/2025

Sam Smith’s fourth studio album, Gloria, has been certified Gold in Canada by Music Canada as of February 27, 2025. Released on January 27,

Singer Angie Stone Has Died

News

01/03/2025

Renowned neo-soul singer and songwriter Angie Stone has tragically passed away at the age of 63. According to reports by TMZ, she was

Beanie Sigel’s ‘The Truth’ Turns 25: A Look Back at a Roc-A-Fella Classic

News

28/02/2025

February 29, 2025, marks the 25th anniversary of The Truth, the debut studio album from Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel. Released on February 29, 2000, through

David Cairol & Judy Mowatt Unite for Soulful Reggae Anthem “Echoes From The Jungle”

New Music Friday

28/02/2025

French reggae singer David Cairol has teamed up with reggae legend Judy Mowatt for a new single, Echoes From The Jungle. The song, produced by

Confirmed: Argentinian Footballer Messi Will Be Playing In Jamaica 54 Years After Pelé

Sports

27/02/2025

ESPN has confirmed that Messi will be part of the the Inter Miami team that will play Jamaica’s Cavalier FC in the Concacaf Champions Cup.

Jim Jones Reveals He Unknowingly Signed Away His Masters To Koch Records

News

27/02/2025

Harlem rapper Jim Jones is on a mission to reclaim his masters, shedding light on his past deal with Koch Records and the financial

No Reggae in Reggae Month: Jamaica’s YouTube Charts Show a Shift in Musical Preferences

Charts·YouTube Jamaica Chart

26/02/2025

Despite numerous events, concerts, and promotions centered around reggae music during the month of February in Jamaica, not a single reggae song made it

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Vybz Kartel Introduces AI To Dancehall In New Music Video

Embattled entertainer Vybz Kartel, real name Adijah Palmer has made history as the first dancehall artist to deejay as an AI character in

01/06/2023

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Music Streaming·Tech·Technology

These Are All The Discontinued Music Streaming Services

Music streaming has revolutionized the way we consume music in the 21st century, beginning with Napster in 1999. Napster’s peer-to-peer sharing allowed users to

16/12/2024

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News·Tech

New App Lets You Create Festival Line-Up

Good morning. It is Tuesday Nov 29 and here are two interesting developments in the music industry today: The UK competition regulator has ruled

29/11/2022

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Music Business·Tech·Technology

Record Deals To Change As YouTube Negotiates New AI Music Agreements with Major Labels

YouTube is now negotiating with record labels to license their songs for artificial intelligence tools that clone popular artists’ music. The aim is to

26/06/2024

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

Reggae Is Healing By Jah Rockaz Lyrics

ChorusUntil my last breath I will sing reggae music, music is the healing of the nation.Until my last breath I keep singing for Zion,

18/02/2025

Artist of the Week·Music·News

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

17/02/2025

Artist of the Week·Features·News

Shenseea at City Splash Festival In The UK

Shenseea Performs New Songs From ‘Never Gets Late Here’ Album In The UK At City Splash

WMV‘s Artist Of The Week Shenseea performed tracks from her new album “Never Gets Late Here” at City Splash at Brockwell Park UK on

28/05/2024

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Shenseea To Launch Charity Foundation

Dancehall star Shenseea is set to launch her charity foundation, aimed at serving those in need both in Jamaica and globally. “She is going

26/05/2024

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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

Exclusives·Legal

Lauryn Hill was surprised at an intimate dinner in New York to tell her that The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill was No. 1 on our 100 Best Albums list.

Exclusive: Lauryn Hill To Release Her Second Studio Album Under New Label Deal

8x Grammy Award winner Lauryn Hill is set to release her second studio album twenty-six years after signing with Columbia Records and releasing her

02/08/2024

Exclusives·News

Shenseea is career focused - Contributed

Shenseea Is Career Focused: “There is Far More Work to Be Done” as She Prepares for the Next Level

Shenseea’s global adventures have not only broadened her horizons but also redefined what it means to be Jamaican. She embodies a new era of

23/05/2024

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Godfather Of Soul James Brown, Island Records Founder Chris Blackwell, Riddim twins Sly and Robbie

The Untold Story Of James Brown vs. Sly and Robbie By Chris Blackwell

Sly, one half of the riddim duo Sly and Robbie, denies the tale about the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, demanding subservience at Chris

15/05/2024

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Ten Differences and Similarities Between Drake and Tupac

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24/04/2024

The Tupac Shakur estate has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Drake, demanding the removal of his Kendrick Lamar diss track, “Taylor Made Freestyle,” due

Alexx Antaeus Highlights How Jamaican Artists’ Limited Participation in the Grammy Process Weakens the Reggae Genre

Features·HOT 10·Interview

13/10/2023

Alexx Antaeus is known in Jamaica mostly as a Greek restauranteur and club operator, but internationally he is a respected musician who rubs shoulders

Hot 10: ‘Calm Down’ By Rema Makes Billboard’s Song Of The Summer List

HOT 10·Music

05/09/2023

Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” reigns supreme as the No. 1 title on Billboard’s Songs of the Summer chart for the 2023 summer season. Notably,

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