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Runkus Talks Grammy Ambitions, Reggae Revival, His Father’s Legacy and Why Dancehall Is Exactly Where It Needs to Be

At Kingston’s legendary Harry J Studios, the Jamaican singer and producer reflects on the making of his latest album, the changing fortunes of dancehall and why he has little interest in the

by World Music Views Collective

14/10/2026

Masicka’s ‘Forever Reign’ Surpasses 60 Million Global Streams, According to Luminate Data

Dancehall heavyweight Masicka continues to make his mark on the international music

BZR WKND Jamaica 2026 Postponed To December Just Days Before Scheduled Event

KINGSTON, Jamaica — October 13, 2026: Just five days before it was

BZR WKND National Stadium Booking Cancelled Following Cardi B Withdrawal

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Independence Park Limited (IPL), operators of Jamaica’s National Stadium,

Obrian Williams, Jah Rockaz- contributed

Jah Rockaz Submit Reggae Is Healing for Grammy Consideration, Plan Second Album for 2027

With their debut album, Reggae Is Healing, submitted for Grammy consideration, Jah

Interview: How PM Dawn broke hip-hop’s rules — and gave Island Records a Billboard No 1

Jon Baker, founder of Gee Street Records and former president of Island

Victoria Monét’s ‘Frequency of Love’ Becomes Her Highest-Charting Album on the Billboard 200

Victoria Monét’s ‘Frequency of Love’ Becomes Her Highest-Charting Album on the Billboard

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16 Women Submit Albums For Reggae Grammy Consideration

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12/10/2026

KINGSTON — Women account for just 12.6 per cent of the 119 albums submitted for consideration in the Best Reggae Album category at the

Almost 400 Albums Submitted for Best Reggae Album at the Grammys Over Five Years

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12/10/2026

A total of 399 albums have been submitted for Best Reggae Album consideration at the Grammys over five years, between the 65th and 69th

Ayra Starr Submits ‘Starrgirl’ for Album of the Year and Multiple Categories at the 2027 GRAMMY Awards

Grammys·News

12/10/2026

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr is setting her sights on music’s biggest night, with an ambitious slate of submissions for the 2027 GRAMMY Awards,

Exclusive: Over 20 Dancehall Albums Among 119 Submissions for 2027 GRAMMY Awards

Grammys

12/10/2026

Vybz Kartel, Shaggy, Buju Banton, Beenie Man, Masicka and Alkaline lead a crowded dancehall field competing for Best Reggae Album recognition. World Music Views

Record 119 Albums Submitted for Best Reggae Album at 2027 GRAMMY Awards (Full List)

Grammys

12/10/2026

World Music Views can confirm that a record 119 albums have been submitted for consideration in the Best Reggae Album category at the 2027

Diddy Rushed To Hospital After Suffering Head Injury

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12/10/2026

Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was reportedly rushed out of federal prison in the early hours of Saturday morning following a medical emergency involving

Netanyahu Demands Prosecution of ‘NAZA’ Filmmakers, Accuses Gaza War Documentary of Defaming Israel

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11/10/2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for a sweeping criminal investigation into participants in the documentary NAZA, a film examining the Israeli military’s

Eminem Making A Christian Album With Kid Rock Despite Political Differences

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11/10/2026

Detroit rocker says “Halfway 2 Jesus” is about faith, forgiveness, second chances and bringing Americans together. Kid Rock is putting faith and friendship ahead

Popcaan Secures U.S. Visa, Currently En Route To Florida For The First Time

News

11/10/2026

Miami, Florida — October 11, 2026 World Music Views has confirmed that Jamaican dancehall superstar Popcaan, whose given name is Andrae Sutherland, has secured

BZR WKND Jamaica Reopens Ticket Sales Despite Cardi B Pullout, Refund Questions Remain Unanswered

News

11/10/2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Ticket sales for BZR WKND Jamaica 2026 have reopened following a sudden suspension, despite rapper Cardi B indicating that she will

Kelly Clarkson Says She Was Treated Like Julia Roberts’ Character in ‘Pretty Woman’ After Being Judged at Brooklyn Store

Lifestyle·News

10/10/2026

Kelly Clarkson is putting a Brooklyn store on blast after claiming she was treated like Julia Roberts’ character in Pretty Woman, with an employee

Capleton - Image by Jessica Bui exclusively for World Music Views

Capleton Set to Ignite Clarendon at Live Wire on October 31

News

10/10/2026

CLARENDON, JAMAICA — Dancehall and reggae fans are gearing up for an electrifying night of music and entertainment as legendary reggae artiste Capleton is

Chronixx Announces CAA Representation, Calls for Separate Category for AI-Generated Albums

News

10/10/2026

As the 2027 Grammy race heats up, Jamaican reggae star Chronixx has revealed that he is represented by Creative Artists Agency (CAA), while calling

BZR WKND Jamaica 2026 Breaks Silence Amid Ticket Sales Suspension and Cardi B Withdrawal

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09/10/2026

No Cardi B, No Refund Answers: BZR WKND Organizers Break Silence but Leave Patrons in the Dark More than 24 hours after rap superstar

Ticket Sales Suspended for BZR WKND Jamaica 2026 Following Cardi B’s Withdrawal

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09/10/2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Ticket sales for the embattled BZR WKND Jamaica 2026 festival have been suspended until further notice, following confirmation that American

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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

Album Previews·Exclusives·Interview

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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