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Jamaican Artists Claim 57% of Billboard Reggae Albums Chart Debuts in 2026

Buju Banton’s Too Too Bad falls to No. 10 on this week’s Billboard Reggae Albums Chart, extending its run to a second week and becoming the only album by a Jamaican artist

by Donovan Watkis

04/08/2026

How ‘Jamaica Fried Chicken’ Has Turned Into One Of America’s Fastest-Growing Chicken Brands

When people think of Jamaican cuisine, staples such as jerk chicken, curry

Vybz Kartel and his fiancée, Sidem Öztürk, have announced they’re expecting their first child together during Reggae Land UK.

Vybz Kartel And His Fiancée, Sidem Öztürk Are Expecting A Baby

Vybz Kartel and his fiancée, Sidem Öztürk, have revealed that they are

Komo Mai owners Romeich Major, Nicholas Mahfood, Jermaule Adair, Chef Stewart

Komo Mai Bets on Experience Over Convention as Chef Shea Stewart Reimagines Jamaican Dining

KINGSTON — Jamaica’s restaurant scene has become increasingly competitive, but Chef Shea

Tributes Pour In From Reggae Community Following Ras Ajai’s Death

The reggae and dancehall fraternity has been left in shock following the

Jamaican Actor Ras Ajai Who Appeared In Bob Marley: One Love Movie Has Died

Jamaican entertainer and actor Ras Ajai, born Brian Todd Boucher, has died,

Xenophobia Threatening Africa’s Entertainment Industry

Artists Should Not Be Held Responsible For The Actions Of Their Governments

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Jay-Z Expands Lawsuit Against Tony Buzbee, Alleges Coordinated Extortion Scheme and Mass Plaintiff Recruitment

News

31/07/2026

Jay-Z has filed a sweeping Third Amended Complaint against attorney Tony Buzbee, his law firm, attorney David Fortney, Antigone Curis, Curis Law and Jane

Boy George, shown attending a event in New York, will no longer appear in the West End revival of “Jesus Christ Superstar” following backlash over a song posted to social media. (JP Yim / Getty Images )

Boy George Says He’s Losing Friends Over Pro-Israel Reggae Song After Exiting Jesus Christ Superstar

News

31/07/2026

Boy George says his outspoken support for Israel is costing him both professional opportunities and longtime personal relationships, just days after he withdrew from

Nicki Minaj performs in New Jersey in September 2023. PHOTO: GILBERT FLORES/VARIETY VIA GETTY

Trump Adviser Pursued NICKI MINAJ After Cardi B Endorsed Kamala Harris In 2024 Elections

Politics

31/07/2026

Trump campaign adviser Alex Bruesewitz shared a behind-the-scenes story on the Jack Neel Podcast about a proposed social media response to Cardi B’s endorsement

Keisha Cole and Sean Paul on set at the "(When You Gonna) Give It Up to Me" (known as "Give It Up to Me" music video

Sean Paul Scores Ninth Platinum UK Single, the Most for a Jamaican Act

British Music Certifications

31/07/2026

Sean Paul has earned a new UK Platinum certification for his 2006 collaboration with Keyshia Cole, “(When You Gonna) Give It Up to Me.”

Rapper Notorious B.I.G., born Christopher Wallace, outside his mother’s house in Brooklyn, 1995. A new biography by Justin Tinsley contextualizes his life and death. (Clarence Davis / NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images)

The Notorious B.I.G.’s Grandmother GG Turns 104

News

31/07/2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The legacy of the late hip-hop icon The Notorious B.I.G. was celebrated in a heartfelt way as his Jamaican grandmother, affectionately

Skippa’s “Detox” Tops Jamaica’s Most-Viewed Songs for July 2026 as Bad Gyal Jade Dominates the Chart

YouTube Jamaica Chart

30/07/2026

Skippa’s “Detox” is Jamaica’s most-viewed song for the period of the month of July, 2026, generating 1.13 million YouTube views, according to data obtained

Obama Still Has 2005 Reggae in Rotation: Damian Marley and Nas Make Former President’s 2026 Summer Playlist

News

30/07/2026

Despite dozens of reggae releases hitting streaming platforms in 2026, former U.S. President Barack Obama is revisiting a classic, adding Damian Marley and Nas’

Chronic Law, Vybz Kartel, skippa and Masicka are the top streaming artist on YouTube Jamaica in 2025

Chronic Law Tops Jamaica’s Streaming Chart for July 2026

YouTube Jamaica Chart

30/07/2026

Chronic Law remains Jamaica’s most-streamed artist for the seventh consecutive month in 2026. The deejay, who is currently detained in Florida, generates 9.34 million

Sun Up Party series at Trident Castle Resort January 1, 2026

Sun Up Returns to Portland Emancipation Day As Promoter Eyes 10-Year Milestone in 2027

News

29/07/2026

PORTLAND, Jamaica — One of Jamaica’s most beloved destination parties is back this week as Sun Up returns for its second staging of 2026,

Caribbean Music Awards Heads to Trinidad & Tobago for Historic 2026 Staging

Awards

29/07/2026

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago — The Caribbean Music Awards (CMA) is set to make history in 2026 as the prestigious celebration heads

Exclusive: Sales Numbers Are In For Buju Banton’s Too Too Bad

Album Sales

28/07/2026

Buju Banton’s dancehall new project Too Too Bad earned 2,066 album-equivalent units in its first week, according to Luminate data obtained exclusively by World

Bounty Killer: Key to Kingston City Is “More Than a Grammy”

Awards

28/07/2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall icon Bounty Killer says receiving the Key to the City of Kingston is an honour that surpasses even winning a

Nitty Kutchie Pays Heartfelt Tribute as Bounty Killer Receives Key to the City

Awards·News

28/07/2026

Veteran reggae artiste Nitty Kutchie delivered an emotional tribute to fellow Seaview Gardens native Bounty Killer on Tuesday as the dancehall icon was presented

Buju Banton at the Barclays Arena, Brooklyn. New York, November 17, 2024- image by @AMPWORLDMAG

Buju Banton’s Too Too Bad Debuts At No. 8 On The Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

27/07/2026

Following an active week of promotions in New York City, Buju Banton’s Too Too Bad (Gargamel Music/VP) debuts at No. 8 on the Billboard

Sean Paul, Nina Sky and Jabba Among Artists Featured on Netflix’s 72 Hours Soundtrack

Films

27/07/2026

Netflix’s 72 Hours is powered by a soundtrack mixed with hip-hop, reggaeton, Latin music, dancehall and classic funk. Sean Nina Sky’s “Move Ya Body,” featuring

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Capleton - Image by Jessica Bui exclusively for 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

26/06/2026

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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

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