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Derrick Harriott Dead at Age 87

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican singer and record producer Derrick Harriott is dead at age 87. WMV understands that Harriott died early Saturday morning. Harriott, born Derrick Clifton Harriott on February 6, 1939,

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24/10/2026

Rihanna’s Banned Songs That Took Over The World

From sexually provocative music videos to violent storytelling, several Rihanna hits have

Beenie Man Earns First Gold Certification in The U.K. With “Who Am I”

Dancehall legend Beenie Man has earned another major international accolade as his

Vybz Kartel Earns Third UK Song Certification For Pon De Floor With Major Lazer 17 Years Later

Jamaican dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has earned his third song certification in

Ineffable Records Has Eight Submissions for Best Reggae Album Grammy Consideration

Protoje, The Green, Tropidelic, Surfer Girl, Mike Love, Beach Fly, Ras-I and

Cardi B Scores Nine New Canadian Certifications Ahead of Historic Billboard Canada Women in Music Honor

Cardi B continues to make major moves in Canada, earning nine new

Beenie Man Claims Jamaica Started Carnival Before Trinidad, But History Tells a Different Story

Dancehall superstar Beenie Man has sparked fresh debate about the origins of

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Funk Flex and TT Torrez Alleged Beef Exploded at Madison Square Garden

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21/10/2026

Funk Flex and TT Torrez’s HOT 97 Beef Explodes at Knicks Game as Years of Alleged Harassment and Station Drama Come to Light TT

The Best Airlines for Artists Touring the World

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21/10/2026

For musicians on the road, the best airline is not necessarily the one with the most luxurious first-class cabin. It is the carrier that

20 Years Ago: Sizzla Kalonji Released The Overstanding, His Landmark Album With Hip-Hop Mogul Damon Dash

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21/10/2026

Jamaican reggae and dancehall icon Sizzla Kalonji released his 38th studio album The Overstanding 20 years ago. The project brought together one of reggae’s

U.K. Is The Second Biggest Music Market, Despite Drop In Consumption, Luminate Reports

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20/10/2026

The United Kingdom remains the world’s second-largest music export market, even as its share of global on-demand audio streaming slips to 4% in the

Mekelia Green Threatens Defamation Lawsuit Against Don Corleone Following Viral Domestic Dispute Video

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20/10/2026

Attorney-at-law and entrepreneur Mekelia Green has announced her intention to file a defamation lawsuit against her former partner, Jamaican music producer Donovan “Don Corleone”

Shaggy Attends Star-Studded Angel Ball 2026 in New York City Honoring Dionne Warwick

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20/10/2026

Jamaican dancehall superstar Shaggy was among the attendees at the prestigious Angel Ball 2026, held on Monday, October 19, at Cipriani Wall Street in

Shenseea attending the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

Shenseea Eyes Victoria’s Secret Runway as She Expands Fashion Ambitions

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20/10/2026

Grammy-nominated Jamaican dancehall star Shenseea has sparked excitement among fans after hinting at her desire to walk in the next Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

Shaggy and RikRok performing "It Wasn't Me"

Shaggy’s ‘It Wasn’t Me’ Passes 1.5 Billion Streams on Spotify

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20/10/2026

Jamaican dancehall star Shaggy’s “It Wasn’t Me” has officially surpassed 1.5 billion streams on Spotify. According to Spotify streaming figures updated on October 18,

“The Worst Place I’ve Ever Worked”: Kaz and Mero Blast Hot 97 Bosses and Company Representatives Live on Air

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19/10/2026

NEW YORK — Hot 97 morning show personalities Kazeem “Kaz” Famuyide and The Kid Mero have publicly blasted the legendary hip-hop radio station’s management,

Shaggy Says Shenseea Has Potential to Reach Greater Heights but Needs an A&R

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19/10/2026

Dancehall superstar Shaggy believes Shenseea has what it takes to achieve even greater success in the music industry, but says she needs a trusted

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

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19/10/2026

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

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

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19/10/2026

A decades-old mystery surrounding the O.J. Simpson murder case has resurfaced following newly unsealed court documents and a remarkable podcast story told by rapper

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

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17/10/2026

Music producer Swizz Beatz is hoping to reconnect with a Jamaican chef who prepared an unforgettable jerk lobster dish during a private visit to

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

Awards

17/10/2026

In an exclusive interview with World Music Views, the Jamaican dancehall star discusses her recognition in Florida, the struggles that shaped her career,

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

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16/10/2026

At least 40 of the 119 projects submitted for consideration in the Best Reggae Album category at the 2027 Grammy Awards are linked to

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

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

15/10/2026

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

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

14/10/2026

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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

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