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Busta Rhymes Scores First Diamond Record with “Look at Me Now”

“Look at Me Now” by Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes has officially been certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), marking Busta Rhymes’ first time reaching the

by Donovan Watkis

05/05/2025

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Shenseea Says Being An Independent Artists Is Not Something To Brag About: “Come Out of That Broke Mindset — Nobody Became a Superstar or Billionaire Doing It Alone”

Grammy-nominated dancehall artist Shenseea shared her insight into the internal calculus of

Donald Trump Set to Impose WWII-Style Tariffs on All Foreign Films Imported Into the U.S.

In a dramatic policy announcement on May 4, 2025, President Donald

Bandit 17 Claims Top Spot on YouTube Jamaica With “Cheese in Jeans”

Kingston, Jamaica — May 1, 2025 Bandit 17 rises to the top

DDG Hits No. 1 in Jamaica: ‘blame the chat’ Charts in Over 50 Countries On Apple Music

Kingston, Jamaica — The Apple Music Top Albums chart in Jamaica May

Umbrella Brunch Chairman Okice Davis Talks Masicka, Dancehall’s Rise, and Building a Culture-Driven Brand

In an exclusive interview with World Music View, Umbrella Brunch chairman Okice

Satisfy My Soul by Bob Marley & The Wailers is now certified Silver in the U.K.The award was given by the British Phonographic Industry

Bob Marley & The Wailers’ “Sun Is Shining” Certified Silver in the UK

Bob Marley & the Wailers’ classic “Sun Is Shining” has reached

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Reggae – Dancehall Take Over South Florida: Memorial Weekend 2025 With Three Major Events

Concerts

02/05/2025

For the first time ever, three distinct Caribbean reggae and dancehall-centered music festivals will headline Memorial Day Weekend in South Florida—marking a historic moment

From Ding Dong To World Ding and Other New Music

New Music

01/05/2025

Here’s a roundup of the new music dropping tonight, starting with Ding Dong’s debut album: From Ding Dong To The World Ding (Debut Album) Jamaican

Bounty At The Barclays, Killer Set to Headline Reggae Fest July 5

Concerts

01/05/2025

After a 15-year absence from the U.S. stage, dancehall icon Bounty Killer is set to make a historic return with his biggest career performance

Promoter George Crooks Optimistic About Beenie Man’s New York Show, Says Tickets Are Going “Pretty Well… Can’t Complain”

Concerts

30/04/2025

Promoter George Crooks is gearing up for Beenie Man’s highly anticipated return to New York City with a major concert scheduled for May 24

How The 1992 Riots In Los Angeles Inpacted Hip Hop Culture

News

29/04/2025

33 years ago, the 1992 Los Angeles Riots erupted, shaking the nation and exposing deep-rooted racial and social tensions in America. Sparked by the

Sinners – Review: A Ryan Coogler Classic

Film Reviews

29/04/2025

No spoilers!! The only time I’ve ever seen more people gathered at the cinema was for Ryan Coogler’s masterpiece, Wakanda Forever. I had

Mike Van Named First CEO of Billboard

News

28/04/2025

Billboard has appointed Mike Van as its first-ever CEO, in the publication’s 125-year history. Van, who previously served as president since 2022, will now lead Billboard’s

Issa Trust Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Charity with Upcoming Concert Starring Lila Iké and Shaggy

Concerts

28/04/2025

World Music Views caught with Paul Issa, director of the Issa Trust Foundation and host of the upcoming charity concert at Couples Resorts, to

Two Jamaicans Inducted Into the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Thom Bell and Sandra “Pepa” Denton of Salt-N-Pepa

Awards

28/04/2025

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 inductees — and Jamaica’s influence is once again being recognized on the world

Silent Daddy, Skillibeng, Shenseea, Moliy

“Shake It To The Max (FLY)” By Moliy and Silent Addy Reclaims No. 1 Position On YouTube JA

Charts·YouTube Jamaica Chart

27/04/2025

Moliy reclaims the No. 1 spot on YouTube Jamaica this week with her viral hit “Shake It To The Max (FLY)”, pulling in an

1985: The Digital Birth of Dancehall — Sleng Teng and The Year That Changed Everything

News

26/04/2025

“The 1985, that’s the birth of digital Dancehall,” says Maxine Isis Stowe, music executive, historian, and cultural curator, in an exclusive conversation with World

Spotify to Raise Prices in Jamaica and the Caribbean as ‘Streaming 2.0’ Takes Shape

News

25/04/2025

Spotify will raise its subscription prices in Jamaica and across the Caribbean this summer, part of a global push by the music streaming giant

Justin Bieber Fed Up With Paparazzis and Calls for Change in Emotional Instagram Post: “We Gotta Do Better”

News

25/04/2025

Justin Bieber took to Instagram today to share a deeply personal and emotional message alongside the image of a lion. In the post,

Diana King’s Tougher Than Love Turns 30

News

25/04/2025

Three decades ago today, Jamaican-American singer-songwriter Diana King released her debut album Tougher Than Love via The Work Group, a Sony Music Label. Released on April 25, 1995.

I-Octane Speaks Truth, Soul, and Spiritual Rebirth on New Album ‘God and I’

News

24/04/2025

Reggae-dancehall artist I-Octane is turning the page on pain, expectations, and external validation with the release of his seventh studio album God and I,

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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

Donovan Watkis

Sony Group said Wednesday that it has promoted Hiroki Totoki to chief executive officer as part of a wider management reorganisation © Ian Maule / AFP/File

Tech·Technology

Sony Names Hideaki Nishino as New President and CEO of PlayStation

Sony Group Corporation Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), the powerhouse behind PlayStation, has announced that Hideaki Nishino will take over as President and CEO, effective April

29/01/2025

Donovan Watkis

50 Cent in Sydney Australia at the Final Lap Tour December 9, 2023

Tech·Technology

50 Cent’s Twitter and Website Hackers Make $300,000,000 In 30 Minutes

50 Cent said his Twitter along with his media company website thisis50.com was hacked as part of a crypto scam according to the rapper.

21/06/2024

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Tech

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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O’Brain williams (drummer/band leader) left Christopher aka Chris reinge (lead vocalist)

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,

18/02/2025

Artist of the Week·Music·News

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

17/02/2025

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