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Yemi Alade Releases New Single “You Are,” Inspired by Upcoming Series Iyanu

Nigerian Afropop artist Yemi Alade has released her new single “You Are” on March 13, 2025, with an accompanying lyric video created by Lion Forge Entertainment. The video incorporates animation from

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13/03/2025

The Honorable Shyne has climbed to the #1 spot on Disney's Hulu streaming platform Jason Mendez/Getty Images

Shyne Loses Re-Election Bid in Belize: ‘The People Have Spoken’

Shyne has lost his bid for re-election in Belize. The former

Juno Awards Reinstates Reggae Category After Backlash; Exco Levi, King Cruff Among 2025 Nominees

Five Canadian reggae artists have secured nominations for the 2025 Juno Awards

Walshy Fire to Release ‘Art of Dancehall’ Book and Studio Album

Grammy-nominated Jamaican-American musician, DJ, MC, and producer Walshy Fire, best known as

Exclusive: Vybz Kartel’s Historic Barclays Center Concert Tickets Set Record For Dancehall

Brooklyn New York’s Barclays Center is set to host a landmark moment

Cocoa Tea’s Influence Goes Beyond Reggae Into Hip Hop, Jungle and Global Sounds

Reggae legend Colvin “Cocoa Tea” Scott passed away at 65 this morning

Cocoa Tea, Legendary Jamaican Reggae Singer, Dies at 65

Colvin George Scott, the Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter who achieved international

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35 Years of ‘Dem Bow’: The Jamaican Rhythm That Changed Global Music

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10/03/2025

Thirty-five years ago, Dem Bow by Shabba Shabba Ranks was released. The song produced by Bobby Digital has generated billions for the global music industry

Moliy’s “Shake It To The Max (FLY)” Featuring Shenseea and Skillibeng Climbs To No. 1 On YouTube Jamaica Chart

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09/03/2025

Ghanaian singer Moliy has secured the number one spot on the YouTube Jamaica chart with her hit track “Shake It To The Max (FLY)”

Swedish Artist Angelica Mava Is Confident She Has What It Takes To Be Reggae’s Next Superstar

Features

07/03/2025

Swedish reggae artist Angelica Mava is carving her own path in the music industry, balancing artistic control with a growing international audience. In an

Koffee Laughs At News Story Stating She Is No Longer With RCA Records

News

07/03/2025

Grammy-winning reggae singer Koffee responded with laughter—expressed through a simple emoji—after World Music Views first reported that she is no longer under the RCA

Jason Mraz took a trip to Jamaica in 2004 to tour the Tuff Gong studios and recorded with Sly & Robbie

Jason Mraz’s Reggae-Pop Hit ‘I’m Yours’ Achieves 5x Platinum Certification in the U.K.

British Music Certifications·Certifications

07/03/2025

Jason Mraz’s ‘I’m Yours’ Achieves 5x Platinum Certification in the U.K. Seventeen years afters its release, Jason Mraz’s reggae, folk pop, Jawaiian hit “I’m

‘Whoa!’ Black Rob’s Debut Album ‘Life Story’ Turns 25

News

07/03/2025

Twenty-five years ago today, Black Rob released his debut studio album Life Story, on March 7, 2000, via Arista Records and Sean “Puffy” Combs’

Harry Styles is reportedly in final negotiations for a Las Vegas residency at The Sphere

New Albums, Concert Announcements and World Music News In The Last 24 Hours

News

07/03/2025

Here are some notable music news updates from the past 24 hours Friday March 7, 2024. Harry Styles Reportedly Nearing Las Vegas Residency Deal

DJ Jazzy Jeff, Dallas Austin & More Join FIFA World Cup 26™ Sonic IDs to Celebrate Host City Cultures

News

07/03/2025

Music has long been an integral part of the FIFA World Cup™, setting the tone for unforgettable moments in football history. For the 2026

Lionel Messi Misses Match Against Cavalier of Jamaica

News·Sports

06/03/2025

Lionel Messi missed his second consecutive game due to “muscle overload.” The Inter Miami captain did not be participate in the first leg of

King Charles Unveils Eclectic Music Taste in Historic Podcast for Apple Music

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06/03/2025

King Charles III has made history as the first British monarch to record his own podcast, unveiling an unexpected and diverse music taste that

Introducing Chris Rockaz, The Voice Of Jah Rockaz Reggae Band

News

06/03/2025

Jah Rockaz, the group, founded bandleader Obrian Williams, is carving out its own space in the reggae landscape, blending spiritual connection, authenticity, and musical

Coldplay to Curate First-Ever FIFA World Cup Final Half-Time Show at MetLife Stadium New Jersey

News

05/03/2025

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will feature a historic halftime musical performance, with legendary British band Coldplay playing a key role in planning

YouTube Celebrates 20 Years and YouTube Music Hits 125 Million Subscribers

News

05/03/2025

This year marks a monumental milestone for YouTube as the platform celebrates its 20th anniversary. From its humble beginnings as a simple video-sharing site,

CeCe Winans to Headline Jamaica Concert on Emancipation Day

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05/03/2025

Multi-award-winning Gospel icon CeCe Winans is set to bring her globally renowned voice and ministry to King’s House (East Lawn), Kingston, Jamaica, on August 1, 2025, the

"Rihanna’s Good Girl Gone Bad Surpasses ANTI as Her Highest RIAA Certified Album, Reaching 8x Platinum"

Rihanna’s Good Girl Gone Bad Surpasses ANTI as Her Highest RIAA Certified Album, Reaching 7x Platinum

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04/03/2025

Nearly 18 years after its release on Good Girl Gone Bad, Rihanna’s “Breakin’ Dishes” has been certified Platinum, following a sudden surge in popularity.

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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

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Akon performs live in Stockholm, in May.Photographer: Michael Campanella/Redferns/Getty Images

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$6 Billion Akon City Gets Final Notice To Begin Construction In Senegal

In 2018, Singer singer Akon announced ambitious plans to build a $6 billion futuristic city in Senegal, inspired by Marvel’s Black Panther. Dubbed Akon

04/08/2024

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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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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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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

Artist of the Week·Features·News

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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