Protoje’s “BIG 45” Takes Over No. 1 Spot on YouTube Jamaica
Week Ending April 17, 2025 Protoje shoots to the top of the YouTube Jamaica Weekly Chart with his single “BIG 45.” The track which previously debuted top 10 on the chart, makes a
‘Legends Of Jamaica’ The Comedy Album Turns 5
Legends of Jamaica, the studio comedy album by Slashe, was released on
Protoje’s Debut Album Seven Year Itch Has Surpassed 100 million Streams On Spotify.
Protoje’s debut album Seven Year Itch has officially surpassed 100 million streams
RajahWild Tops Jamaica Apple Music Chart with “Show Me a Sign”
RajahWild’s “Show Me a Sign” has reached No. 1 on the Jamaica Apple
El Chombo’s “Dame Tu Cosita” featuring Cutty Ranks has surpassed 5 billion views on YouTube
El Chombo’s “Dame Tu Cosita” featuring Cutty Ranks has surpassed 5 billion
Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs and the Music Industry
The escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and major trading partners—particularly China—under
Romeich’s Major Brand Drops Luxe Streetwear Backpacks in Red and Black
Dancehall power player and fashion entrepreneur Romeich Major is leveling up with
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Buju Banton Calls For Unity As Several Top Dancehall Artists Set Out To Tour The United States
Grammy Award-winning reggae icon Buju Banton is calling for unity as more Dancehall artists gear up to tour major arenas across the United States.
Biltmore Ballroom to Barclays Center: Vybz Kartel’s Return Concert Is Dancehall’s Crowning Moment
Main points: Dancehall developed underground in NYC alongside early Hip-Hop, driven by Caribbean immigrant communities. Flatbush, Brooklyn, became the epicenter of NYC Dancehall culture
Gayle King Kisses the Ground After Historic Blue Origin All-Female Spaceflight: A Moment of Triumph and Controversy
Emotions, empowerment, and spectacle as media personality Gayle King joined five other trailblazing women for a suborbital journey aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard
“Put Some Respect on Dancehall’s Name”: CJ Milan Of Reggae Fest Breaks Down the History-Making Vybz Kartel Return at Barclays
What happened at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on April 11 and 12 wasn’t just the biggest dancehall concert in New York City history — it
Vybz Kartel Left Nothing Onstage in Triumphant Return to NYC: A Night of Redemption, Royalty, and Raw Emotion at Reggae Fest
Cardi B summed it up best: “(I’ve) never seen it (Barclays Center) this packed.” And for good reason. On a night that felt more
Max Romeo Dies at 80 From Reported Heart Complications Amid Ongoing $15M Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group
Jamaican reggae legend Max Romeo has died at the age of 80 from reported heart complications, just months after filing a major lawsuit against
Johnny Nash’s “I Can See Clearly Now” Goes Platinum in the UK After More Than 50 Years
Johnny Nash’s beloved classic “I Can See Clearly Now” has officially been certified Platinum in the United Kingdom, recognizing over 400,000 units sold, according
Vybz Kartel Says He Now Lives in the U.S. Following Visa Reinstatement
Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel revealed during a candid interview on The Breakfast Club on Friday that he now resides in the United States, following
Nelly and Kelly Rowland’s “Dilemma” Surpasses 1 Billion Streams on Spotify
Nelly and Kelly Rowland’s iconic duet “Dilemma” has officially surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify as of April 9, 2025. Released in June 25,
Ding Dong Announces New Album With “Bad Man Forward, Bad Man Pull Up” Remix
Ding Dong has reached a career milestone with his dancehall anthem “Bad Man Forward Bad Man Pull Up” surpassing 10 million streams on Spotify. The
Vybz Kartel Returns to the Stage in New York: These Are His Top Songs and Cities in the U.S. Right Now
Dancehall King Vybz Kartel is set to make his historic comeback to the U.S. stage with two massive shows in Brooklyn New York City’s Barclays Arena
Honi B Launches “The Honi Pot Show”: A New Space for Conversations and Connections
On April 14, 2025, “The Honi Pot Show,” a new podcast hosted by media personality Honi B, will begin its run, bringing listeners into
‘Tick Tock’ Tackles Gender, Power, and Jamaican Identity Through Dancehall and Drama
Dancehall music is the soundtrack of Tick Tock, the stage play now showing at Edna Manley College of the Visual & Performing Arts. First
Byron Messia’s “Talibans” Becomes First Trap-Dancehall Song to Earn Platinum Certification in the UK
Byron Messia’s Talibans becomes the first Trap-Dancehall song to be certified Platinum in the UK. According to the British Phonographic Industry the song has
“I Absolutely Screamed!”: Jamaican Beauty Influencer Shelby On Being Recognized by Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty
When 26 year old Jamaican beauty influencer Shelby received her first Fenty Beauty PR package, it wasn’t just a box of makeup—it was a
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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
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For US$90,000 an Hour, You Can Book a Meeting with Sizzla’s Former Label CEO, Dame Dash
For anyone seeking music business advice from Roc-A-Fella Co-founder Dame Dash, it will cost US$22,500 for every 15 minutes. Dash is the latest industry
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Universal Music and Google Are Joining Forces for AI-Generated Songs
Google and Universal Music are currently engaged in negotiations to secure a deal involving AI ‘deepfake’ generated songs, according to the Financial Times. This
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Meta Invents Reggae Robots, Stephen & Chino Say Freddie McGregor Will Not Use Artificial Intelligence To Help His Performances
World Music Views asked the sons of Freddie McGregor, who is recovering from an illness if they would use AI to assist him in
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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,
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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