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Universal Music Group’s Acquisition of Downtown Music: A Turning Point for the Future of Music Aggregators

Following UMG’s $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music and comments made by CEO Sir Lucian Grainge during an October analyst call, alongside insights from Virgin Co-CEOs JT Myers and Nat Pastor on

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22/12/2024

J.C. Lodge Hits YouTube Jamaica Chart with Reggae Rendition of Nat King Cole’s “The Christmas Song

J.C. Lodge secures her first YouTube Jamaica Chart entry with “The Christmas Song”

Fastest growing brands on Jamaica for 2024

Fastest Growing Brands in Jamaica for 2024: Staff Picks

Jamaica’s dynamic economy is a hotbed of innovation, and these ten brands

Daddy Yankee’s $80m Lawsuit Against His Wife Mireddys González Settled

On December 20, 2024, Daddy Yankee, his estranged wife Mireddys González, and

Skillibeng Among Barack Obama’s 2024 Music Selections

Former President Barack Obama has unveiled his much-anticipated Favorite favorite books, movies,

“Beauty and a Beat” by Justin Bieber and Nicki Minah Surpasses 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

Justin Bieber’s 2012 global smash hit “Beauty and a Beat,” featuring rapper

These Are All The Discontinued Music Streaming Services

Music streaming has revolutionized the way we consume music in the 21st

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Diageo Reportedly Ready To Sell Cîroc Vodka Brand After Ending Partnership with Diddy

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20/12/2024

British spirits giant Diageo Plc is reportedly exploring the sale of its Cîroc Vodka brand, a once-thriving label elevated by a high-profile partnership with

Year-End 2024 Billboard Canadian Charts: YG and Bob Marley Stand Out as the Only Reggae Acts

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16/12/2024

YG Marley continues to ride the wave of success from his breakout hit, Praise Jah In The Moonlight, which becomes the only reggae song

Daddy Yankee Claims Estranged Wife Withdrew $80 Million From His Company, El Cartel Records

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16/12/2024

Reggaetón legend Daddy Yankee has filed a legal motion in Puerto Rico, seeking an injunction against his soon-to-be ex-wife Mireddys González and her sister

Rihanna's Unapologetic Achieves 3x Platinum Certification in the U.K.

Rihanna Is The Most Streamed Caribbean Artist On Deezer For 2024, Hip Hop Is The Top Genre

Deezer Year 2024·Rihanna News

16/12/2024

Rihanna is the most-streamed Caribbean artist on Deezer for 2024– with an extensive catalog of hits, including tracks from her iconic Anti album and

Byron Messia, Jeff Fully Auto, Burna Boy

Exclusive: Jeff Fully Auto Plans to Sue Byron Messia Over Talibans Rights, Says “It’s Not the Money, It’s the Principle”

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15/12/2024

In an exclusive interview, rising dancehall artist Jeff Fully Auto shared the story behind his track “Big Guns,” which he claims inspired elements of

Nhance’s "Unstress," debuts at No. 1 on YouTube Jamaica

YouTube Jamaica Weekly Chart: Nhance Earns First #1 with “Unstress”

Charts·YouTube Jamaica Chart

15/12/2024

Week Ending December 12, 2024 The latest YouTube Jamaica chart reveals a shake-up as fresh entries dominate, and some returning favorites shift positions. Leading

Cali Reggae frontman Stick Figure lead vocalist, producer and guitarist Scott Woodruff

Stick Figure – A White Reggae Band – Outperforms Shaggy, Sean Paul, and Damian Marley on The Billboard Year-End Charts – Six Years in A Row

Billboard Year End Reggae Charts·Billboard Year-End Chart 2024

14/12/2024

Stick Figure, an all white reggae band based in California is the highest-ranked living reggae act on the 2024 Billboard Year-End Reggae Albums Artist

Bob Marley performs onstage at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago on May 27, 1978. Paul Natkin/Getty Images

Natural Mystic By Bob Marley & The Wailers Certified Silver — The Group’s 17th Silver Certification

UK Certifications

13/12/2024

Natural Mystic, a timeless track from the Exodus album by Bob Marley & The Wailers, has officially been certified Silver in the U.K. by

Bob Marley Tops Billboard’s 2024 ‘Year-End’ Reggae Charts—For Fifth Year In A Row

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart·Billboard Year End Reggae Charts·Billboard Year-End Chart 2024

13/12/2024

Legendary Reggae icon Bob Marley & The Wailers have claimed the top spot on the Billboard Year-End Reggae Albums Artists chart and the Year-End

Billboard Music Awards 2024: Beyoncé Wins Best Country Artist — Drake’s For All The Dogs Is Best Rap Album — Complete Winners List

Billboard Year-End Chart 2024

13/12/2024

The 2024 Billboard Music Awards brought a night of historic wins, genre-bending achievements, and dazzling performances. Among the highlights was Beyoncé’s groundbreaking win as

Shaggy at SiriusXM's Next Generation & Industry Preview event in New York

SiriusXM Cuts $200 Million In Cost — Refocuses on Car Subscribers Amid Streaming Pivot

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12/12/2024

SiriusXM Holdings, the dominant provider of in-car audio subscriptions in the U.S., is shifting gears by doubling down on its core car-based subscribers while

Bob Marley’s ‘Legend’ Certified 18x Platinum, Extending Its Lead as the Best-Selling Reggae Album in U.S. History

Album Previews·RIAA Certifications

09/12/2024

Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and The Wailers has achieved yet another milestone, certified 18x platinum by the Recording Industry Association OF America

25 Years Ago The Notorious B.I.G.’s First Posthumous Album, Born Again Was Released By Bad Boy Records

Album Previews·Anniversaries

07/12/2024

25 years ago Bad Boy and Arista Records released the first posthumous album for The Notorious B.I.G., Born Again, on December 7, 1999. The project

RajahWild’s “Gogo” Is The Highest-Charting Dancehall Song on Spotify Jamaica in 2024

Spotify·Spotify Wrapped 2024

07/12/2024

“Standing Next To You” by Jung Kook claims No. 1 in Jamaica on Spotify. Spotify’s year-end list of the top songs in Jamaica for

Grammy Winner Estelle to Perform at The Mouttet Mile Invitational at Caymanas Park, Jamaica

Spotify

07/12/2024

Grammy Award-winning artist Estelle is set to bring her soulful energy to the Mouttet Mile Invitational, a premier event happening at Caymanas Park, St.

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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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House Of Marley Launches New Range Of Sustainable Cables And Wireless Charger

Headphone and speaker company House Of Marley, is continuing its environmentally friendly path by dropping a new sustainable product line which includes a collection of

19/07/2022

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Celebrities Make Switch To Meta’s Threads

Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, released their latest app “Threads” as a challenge to Twitter’s dominance. With the acquisition of Twitter

06/07/2023

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“Its a New World” Says Flow’s Country Manager Stephen Price As Starlink Enters Jamaica, Music Streaming Set To Increase

The Elon Musk owned Starlink announced on Monday October 24 that they are now available in Jamaica. The announcement comes two weeks after Technology

25/10/2022

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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

Artist of the Week

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

Artist of the Week

Annaleax “Let Me Love You” Lyrics

Annaleax “Let Me Love You” Lyrics Baby, Let Me Love You Intro: Baby, let me love you, love you Just let me love you,

24/05/2024

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Artist Of The Week: Dua Lipa, Pink, RajahWild, Nina Simone Make Annaleax’s Favorite Music List

For WMV‘s Artist Of The Week (May 20-24, 2024) Annaleax, music isn’t just about the melodies and rhythms—it’s about the stories, the emotions, and the

23/05/2024

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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

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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

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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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