Chris Blackwell, The Last Of The Reggae Impresarios
Blackwell outlives many of his successful artists, his enemies as well as his friends. He began writing his memoir “The Islander: My Life In Music And Beyond” on the cusp of the
Vivien Goldman The Last She-Punk Renaissance Woman
British writer and musician Vivien Goldman began her career as a journalist for Cassettes and Cartridges. I met up with her at the luxurious Golden Eye resort, owned by Island Records founder
Reggae Kingmaker, Chris Blackwell, to Release Memoir “The Islander”
Island Records founder Chris Blackwell will release his memoir on June 7 via Gallery Books. The long awaited title “The Islander: My Life in Music and Beyond,” co-written with Paul Morley, will
Denzel Washington Shows Support To Will Smith, Ready To Go To Jamaica
In an interview on Desus and Mero show on Showtime Denzel Washington quipped that he is ready to go to Jamaica. The Training Day actor was the special guest on the show
The 2,500 Biggest Songs in the World: Spotify’s All-Time Most Streamed Tracks
Spotify, with its billions of users, has emerged as a barometer of what resonates across genres, cultures, and generations. The platform’s streaming numbers have become a key indicator of musical impact, influencing
The 100 Best Reggae Albums Of All Time: Staff Picks
The 100 best reggae albums are selected and voted on by the staff at WMV, based on their impact during their respective eras. To make it digestible, we start with the top
Lauryn Hill, Michael Jackson The Beatles and Prince Top Apple Music 100 Best Albums List
Apple Music has curated a list of the ‘100 Best Albums’ of all time, and it’s a reminder of how far music has come, highlighting some of the biggest classics in musical
2024 Grammy Nominations: Nigeria Shines As Best African Performance Category Makes Debut
“Very Nigeria-leaning when it’s been a year of great music from Southern Africa,” is the word from Music Consultant Gracey Mae in regard to the 2024 Grammy nominations announced on Friday, November
Anniversary of Chris Blackwell’s Exit from Island Records: The Clash with PolyGram
“I’ve always had a good feel for the new and slightly different, and have never been afraid to trust my intuition,” – Chris Blackwell. 26 years ago today, PolyGram chief Alain Levy
Redemption Song By Bob Marley And The Wailers Surpasses 300 Million Streams On Spotify
Bob Marley and The Wailers’ Redemption Song has surpassed 300 million streams on Spotify. The song was produced by Island Records founder Chris Blackwell for Marley’s “Uprising” Album (1980), the final release in his lifetime. It
Konshens’ ‘Bruk Off Yuh Back’ Surpasses 70 million Spotify Streams, Certified Silver In The U.K.
“Bruk Off Yuh Back” by Konshens on Christopher Birch’s Moskato Riddim is now certified Silver in the U.K. by the British Phonographic Industry. The certification was issued on Friday June 2, 2023
10 Biggest Tina Turner Songs
Tina Turner, often referred to as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” has left an indelible mark on the music industry with her powerful vocals, electrifying stage presence, and a career spanning