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Sean Paul Rejects ‘Manufactured Pop Star’ Label, Reflects on Dancehall Roots and Super Cat’s Influence

Grammy-winning dancehall superstar Sean Paul has pushed back against the notion that he was a manufactured pop star, reflecting on his early years in dancehall, the influence of legendary deejays, and the

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19/10/2026

Fat Joe Podcast Story Drawn Into O.J. Simpson Murder Investigation

A decades-old mystery surrounding the O.J. Simpson murder case has resurfaced following

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 04: Swizz Beatz speaks during the Art Basel Awards Night in Miami Beach at New World Symphony on December 04, 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Art Basel)

Swizz Beatz Says Michael Jackson’s ‘Jamaican Chef’ Made Unforgettable Jerk Lobster at Jackson’s Home in 2009

Music producer Swizz Beatz is hoping to reconnect with a Jamaican chef

D’Angel Honoured By Two US Cities, Reflects on 22 Years in Dancehall: ‘I’m Stepping Into My Greatness’

In an exclusive interview with World Music Views, the Jamaican dancehall

33% of Best Reggae Album Submissions at the 2027 Grammys Are From Non-Jamaican Acts

At least 40 of the 119 projects submitted for consideration in the

Internet Trolls Porsche’s New Mission S After Tesla Unveils Flying Roadster on the Same Day

The internet is trolling Porsche after the German automaker unveiled its stunning

Bloomberg Names Jamaican Beef Patty a Defining Food of Toronto

Jamaican beef patties are gaining recognition as one of Toronto’s defining foods,

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Goldman Sachs Music In The Air Report 2026: China and Latin America and India To Become More Valuable To Music Industry

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16/10/2026

Goldman Sachs’ October 2026 Music in the Air report 10th Anniversary China and other fast-growing markets are expected to supply most of the new

Nicki Minaj’s ‘Queen Radio: Volume 1’ Certified Platinum in the UK, Featuring Skeng’s ‘Likkle Miss’ Remix

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16/10/2026

Queen Radio: Volume 1 by Nicki Minaj has officially become her fourth platinum-certified album in the United Kingdom, following Pink Friday (2010), Pink Friday:

Diddy Transferred to New Federal Prison Following Medical Emergency and Repeated Rule Violations

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16/10/2026

Sean “Diddy” Combs has reportedly been transferred from FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey to FCI Allenwood Low in Pennsylvania following a recent medical

Grammy-Winning Producer Alexx Antaeus on Why Jamaican Artists Lose at the Grammys

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15/10/2026

The Grammy-winning producer tells World Music Views that Jamaica’s biggest obstacle at music’s most prestigious awards may not be a lack of talent, but

Tarrus Riley and Capleton To Headline NJPAC In November

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15/10/2026

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY — Reggae music lovers are in for an unforgettable Thanksgiving weekend as two of Jamaica’s most celebrated reggae powerhouses, Capleton and

Sean Paul Embarks On South African Arena Tour

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15/10/2026

The Grammy Award-winning entertainer will headline the Sean Paul Live in South Africa Tour 2026, performing at some of the country’s leading indoor

Diddy and Dudus’ Families Deny Reports of Violent Prison Clash Between the Two

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15/10/2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Family members of incarcerated rapper P. Diddy as well as Jamaican former Tivoli Gardens strongman Christopher “Dudus” Coke have strongly denied

Masicka’s Forever Reign Is Highest-Charting Reggae Album Submitted for 2027 Grammy Awards

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14/10/2026

Dancehall star Masicka’s third studio album, Forever Reign, is the highest-charting reggae project among the 119 albums submitted for Best Reggae Album consideration at

Def Jam CEO Tunji Balogun to Exit as Universal Music Group Continues $270 Million Cost-Cutting Program

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14/10/2026

Tunji Balogun, Chairman and CEO of Def Jam Recordings, is set to leave Universal Music Group (UMG) by the end of 2026 as the

Diddy Reportedly Injured in Prison Fight With Jamaican Inmate Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke

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14/10/2026

The industry Sean “Diddy” Combs suffered recently during a fight was with Jamaican inmate Christopher “Dudus” Coke at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort

Sean Paul Surpasses 2.5 Billion Global Streams in 2026, New Record For Dancehall Artists

Album Sales

14/10/2026

Sean Paul may not have released an album in 2026, but the dancehall star has surpassed 2.5 billion global streams this year, according to

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

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14/10/2026

At Kingston’s legendary Harry J Studios, the Jamaican singer and producer reflects on the making of his latest album, the changing fortunes of

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

Album Sales·Grammys

13/10/2026

Dancehall heavyweight Masicka continues to make his mark on the international music scene, with his album Forever Reign recording impressive global streaming

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

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13/10/2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — October 13, 2026: Just five days before it was scheduled to take place, BZR WKND Jamaica 2026 has been postponed, with

BZR WKND National Stadium Booking Cancelled Following Cardi B Withdrawal

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13/10/2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Independence Park Limited (IPL), operators of Jamaica’s National Stadium, has confirmed that there there will be no BZR WKND event in

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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 Jamaica, recalls how a teenage producer’s unlikely record collection, a Spandau Ballet

13/10/2026

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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

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

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