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Vybz Kartel Proclaims ‘Wife for Life’ in Heartfelt Proposal to Sidem Öztürk on Instagram

In a heartfelt Instagram post, dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has officially announced his engagement to long-time partner Sidem Öztürk, expressing his deep affection and gratitude for her unwavering support through his years

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05/11/2024

Rihanna holds the record for the most-streamed English-language album by an artist from Latin America or the Caribbean.

Caribbean Music Report 2024: Most-Streamed Albums by LAC Artists on Spotify

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) play a pivotal role in shaping

Caribbean Music Report 2024: Jamaica Hits 1 Billion YouTube Streams

A Streaming Driven Future Over 1 billion music streams have been generated

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

Caribbean Music Report 2024: Bob Marley’s Earnings Surge to $34 Million, Ranks No. 7 on Forbes Highest Paid Dead-Celeb List

Bob Marley’s earnings have doubled since last year, propelling him up two

Legendary Music Producer Quincy Jones Dies at 91

Quincy Jones, the groundbreaking music producer, arranger, and composer whose influence

Buju Banton at UBS Arena in New York City July 13, 2024.

Caribbean Music Report 2024: Buju Banton Makes History with Highest-Grossing Reggae Tour

Grammy Award-winning reggae artist Buju Banton’s “The Overcomer Tour” has officially become

Teejay’s “Never Complain” Featuring Masicka Debuts At No. 1 On Jamaican YouTube Chart

Teejay and Masicka Dominate YouTube Jamaica Chart for Week Ending October 31,

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Vybz Kartel, Chris Diamond- leader of Jamaica Wi Seh team at Red Bull Culture Clash Jamaica

Vybz Kartel’s Catalogue Dominates Red Bull Culture Clash Jamaica- Madhouse Experience Wins

News

03/11/2024

Jamaica’s National Arena transformed into “Gaza land” as every deejay unleashed Vybz Kartel’s catalog round after round at the Red Bull Culture Clash, all

Cardi B Tells Tech Billionaire Elon Musk “I Am Not Puppet”

News

02/11/2024

In an exchange on X (formerly Twitter), rapper Cardi B and tech billionaire Elon Musk found themselves on opposite ends of a debate

Stefflon Don Earns A Silver Certification For ‘Selecta’ With Chase & Status Ahead Of Red Bull Culture Clash

Milestones

01/11/2024

Stefflon Don has earned her sixth U.K. Silver certification with “Selecta,” her collaboration with Chase & Status. According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI),

Shaggy says he has been touring since 1993

Shaggy’s 2001 Hit “Angel” Featuring Rayvon Earns Platinum Certification in the U.K.

Milestones

01/11/2024

Shaggy’s 2001 hit “Angel,” featuring Rayvon, release by MCA/Geffen Records has now achieved Platinum certification in the U.K., with sales and streams exceeding 600,000

Model Davina Bennett Recreates Grace Jones’s Nightclubbing Album Cover

Culture·News

31/10/2024

Davina Bennett’s recreation of Grace Jones’s Nightclubbing album cover for Halloween has everyone doing a double take. With an uncanny resemblance, Bennett, 2017’s Miss Jamaica Universe

Young Thug Walks Free- Sentenced to 40 Years Including Time Served, 15 Years Probation, 20 Years “Backloaded”

Legal·News

31/10/2024

Atlanta rap star Young Thug has decided to change his plea to Nolo (no contest) in Georgia’s high-profile, longest-running criminal trial, potentially bringing his

Scariest Reggae Songs Of All Time

News

31/10/2024

Reggae music may be celebrated for its positive vibrations and messages of peace, but lurking in its depths are songs that explore the supernatural,

Pharrell Williams’ LEGO Biopic ‘Piece By Piece’ Heads to Streaming After Brief Box Office Run

Films

31/10/2024

Pharrell Williams’ innovative LEGO biopic, Piece By Piece, is set for an early digital release just two weeks after a modest performance in theaters.

Reflecting on “Brown & Proud”: A Landmark Album in Latin Hip Hop

This Day In Music

30/10/2024

Thirty-four years ago, Brown & Proud, the debut album by Latin hip hop group A Lighter Shade of Brown, made up of Robert Gutierrez

Google Fined $20 Decillion After Banning Russian TV Channels On YouTube

News

30/10/2024

In a groundbreaking ruling, a Russian court has fined Google an unprecedented 2 undecillion rubles (approximately $20 decillion) for blocking several Russian TV channels

How Steve Jobs Paid 50 Cent $50K to Launch the iPod—and Start a Billion-Dollar Revolution

Culture·Hip Hop

30/10/2024

The 2003 music video for Hip Hop superstar 50 Cent’s “P.I.M.P.,” featuring Snoop Dogg, is remembered for its flashy visuals and tongue-in-cheek portrayal of

Mad Cobra and Spragga Benz at the premiere of Unbelievable, held on October 27 at the Miramar Cultural Center in Florida.

Mad Cobra Shows Support at Spragga Benz’s Unbelievable Premiere in Florida

90s Dancehall·Films

29/10/2024

Dancehall deejay Mad Cobra was among the guests supporting Spragga Benz at the premiere of his latest film, Unbelievable, held on October 27 at

Clipse Signs With Def Jam for Upcoming Album ‘Let God Sort Em Out’

Hip Hop

29/10/2024

Iconic Virginia rap duo Clipse has officially signed with Def Jam Records to release their new album, Let God Sort Em Out. This marks Clipse’s

"Never Complain," the first collaboration between dancehall stars Teejay and Masicka, has ascended to No. 1 on Apple Music in Jamaica

Teejay Confirms New Album As ‘Never Complain’ Featuring Masicka Soars to No. 1 on Apple Music Jamaica

News

28/10/2024

“Never Complain,” the first collaboration between dancehall stars Teejay and Masicka, has ascended to No. 1 on Apple Music in Jamaica, marking another significant

Living Large…: Heavy D & the Boyz Debut Album Was Released 37 Years Ago

This Day In Music

27/10/2024

On October 27, 1987, hip hop group Heavy D & the Boyz debuted with Living Large…, via Uptown Records. The record, blending elements of hip

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What Is The Parler App & Why Is Kanye West Buying It?

Kanye West has agreed to buy Parler, a right leaning social network according to an announcement from the company on Monday. The promised purchase

17/10/2022

JR Watkis

Tech

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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Dancehall·Tech

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

Culture·Tech

Mark Zuckerberg Announces New WhatsApp Feature

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took to his Facebook page on Tuesday to announce new updates to the popular WhatsApp messaging platform. He posted, “We’re

15/06/2022

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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

Artist of the Week·Fresh Face

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

Exclusives·Legal

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

Exclusives·News

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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

HOT 10

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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