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Masicka Announces Third Studio Album Forever Reign On August 14

Jamaican dancehall star Masicka has officially announced that his third studio album, Forever Reign, will be released through Def Jam Recordings on August 14. The announcement was made on Sunday with a

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14/06/2026

Negen “Adios” Debuts At No. 1 On YouTube Jamaica

YouTube Jamaica Weekly Chart – Week Ending June 11, 2026 Emerging dancehall

Munga Honorable Freed Of Murder Charge After Case Collapses

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall entertainer Munga Honorable, real name Damian Rhoden and his

Vybz Kartel’s God & Time Scores Highest Career Debut on the UK Official Album Downloads Chart

Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel has returned to the UK charts after nearly

Lady Lava Leads Caribbean Music Awards 2026 With 9 Nominations

NEW YORK, NY — June 10, 2026 — The Caribbean Music Awards

Adam Gross, President Reggae Record Label Ineffable Records

Record Label Boss Questions ‘Kiss of Judas Riddim’ iTunes Success Amid Billboard Absence

Kiss of Judas Riddim, a 22 track compilation album released on May

Latto Scores Top 20 Debut as Big Mama Opens at No. 16 on Billboard 200

Latto’s fourth studio album, Big Mama, debuts at No. 16 on the

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AI-Powered Hit “Let Me Be” By The Second Voice Spends Six Weeks At No. 1 On Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart

Billboard Afrobeats Chart·Charts

09/06/2026

The Second Voice’s groundbreaking AI-assisted single “Let Me Be” continues its run atop the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, holding firm at No. 1

Chronic Law Hosts “Rise and Toast” Brunch and Social Experience in Miami

Lifestyle

09/06/2026

Miami’s vibrant event scene is preparing for another standout celebration as dancehall star Chronic Law hosts Rise and Toast, a dynamic brunch and social

Shaggy says he has been touring since 1993

Shaggy’s Boombastic Collection Marks Seven Years on the Reggae Albums Chart

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart·Charts

09/06/2026

Dancehall icon Shaggy’s Best Of Shaggy: The Boombastic Collection marks 7 years on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart holding firm at its peak position

Alborosie Says Visa Setback Won’t Stop His Music Mission: “Reggae Must Talk Revolution…The World Right Now Needs Reggae”

Features

08/06/2026

Alborosie says the loss of his US visa has not diminished his commitment to carrying reggae’s message across the globe. “We still struggling at

Obrian Williams, Jah Rockaz- contributed

Jah Rockaz Takes Their Brand Of Reggae Up A Notch Co-Headling With Inner Circle Following Debut Album

Features

06/06/2026

Jah Rockaz released their debut album Reggae’s Healing earlier this year and frontman, drummer, producer, and bandleader Obrian Williams, says the project represents years of preparation, sacrifice,

Robert Livinsgton, Reggae Sumfest Director, Pavel Smith, Marketing Manager for Magnum Tonic Wine, Joe Bogdanovich

Joe Bogdanovich Hails Historic Reggae Sumfest 2026 as Magnum Returns as Title Sponsor

Concerts

05/06/2026

Reggae Sumfest organizer Joe Bogdanovich has described this year’s staging of the festival as a “historic” event, celebrating the return of Magnum as title

Vybz Kartel: God and Time Album Review

Album Reviews

05/06/2026

“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1, the scripture Vybz Kartel

Kanya King, Founder of the MOBO Awards and Champion of Black Music, Dies at 57

News

05/06/2026

The MOBO Organisation has announced the death of its founder and CEO, Kanya King CBE, who passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, following

Spice at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards red carpet

Spice Reaches 800 Million Spotify Streams Across Her Catalog

News

04/06/2026

Dancehall superstar Spice has surpassed 800 million streams across her Spotify catalog. According to Spotify data obtained by World Music Views updated on June

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart Faces Fresh Scrutiny: “The Chart Rewards Compilation Albums and Catalogs”

Billboard·Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

04/06/2026

Thomas “T” Cussins, founder and CEO of Ineffable Music Group, says it has become increasingly difficult for newly released reggae albums to maintain a

Sean Paul On Dodging Rap Beefs With Jay-Z and Avoiding Dancehall Clashes: “It’s Not in My Personality to Go at People Like That”

Culture

04/06/2026

Sean Paul has remained one of dancehall’s biggest global ambassadors, achieving crossover success while largely avoiding the feuds and lyrical wars that often define

Arsenal Celebrate Champions Cup Glory to Spice’s Certified Hit ‘So Mi Like It’ During Historic Double Trophy Parade

Sports

04/06/2026

Arsenal’s historic double trophy celebrations took over the streets of North London on Sunday, May 31, as hundreds of thousands of supporters lined a

Shaggy Joins FIFA Album as World Cup 2026 Unveils Global Music Lineup

News

03/06/2026

Dancehall superstar Shaggy is among the artist on the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has revealed a lineup of international

Sean Paul Grateful to Work With Ronaldinho on Star-Studded Album Camisa 10

News

03/06/2026

The global project also features Justin Quiles, Luis R. Conriquez, Lenny Tavárez, Dalex, Jon Z, Fariana, Jonas Blue and dozens more artists from 18

“Originality Is Everything”: Easy Star’s Michael Goldwasser Says Reggae’s Value Is Going Up

Features

03/06/2026

Michael Goldwasser, president of Easy Star Records and a respected figure in reggae music for nearly three decades, remains optimistic about the future of

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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

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart·Exclusives

Exclusive: Annalaex on Leaving SOBE Entertainment, Dancehall, Soca & Her Next Chapter

In an exclusive sit-down with World Music Views in Florida, model-singer Annaleax opened up about her whirlwind year—one that has taken her from Tobago

13/11/2025

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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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