Listeners Leaving Radio In Jamaica
Early results of the 2023 Jamaican All Media Survey conducted by Market Research Limited (MRSL) is showing that radio listenership is down by 10% or a total loss of 89,000 listeners between
Alborosie ‘Destiny’ Album First Week Numbers Are In
Alborosie’s 9th solo studio album “Destiny” has earned 200 album equivalent unites over its lifetime, including 160k streams and 100 pure album copies according to data provided to WMV by Luminate. Additionally,
Patra Pays Tribute To Tina Turner
Queen Of The Pack dancehall hitmaker Patra is expressing sadness at the passing of Rock and Roll Queen Tina Turner The Romantic Call Jamaican MC posted her tribute on Instagram late Wednesday
Chris Blackwell, Angélique Kidjo Accept Polar Music Prize In Lavish Ceremony
Island Records Founder Chris Blackwell, Angélique Kidjo and Arvo Pärt on Saturday received The Polar Music Prize 2023 at a ceremony in Stockholm. Blackwell’s efforts as a music impresario started in the
The Numbers For Shaggy’s “In The Mood” Are In
Shaggy’s 16th solo project “In The Mood” EP via by Ranch Entertainment/VP Records has sold 800 units over its lifetime according to data provided to World Music Views® by Billboard sales trackers
Private Equity Company CEO Eyeing Reggae Music
There is growing interest in reggae music catalogues as an asset class according to Sherrese Clarke Soares, CEO and co-founder of private equity firm HarbourView. The Billboard Power 100 woman already owns some of music’s
Bob Marley’s Brand Legacy Standing Strong 42 Years After The Death Of A Legend
It has been 42 years since the death of reggae rockstar Bob Marley. His message of One Love has become increasingly important as wars and rumors of wars depopulate the world. 50
Wizkid Earns Third Platinum Certification In The U.S. With A Dancehall Song
Come Closer by Nigerian hitmaker Wizkid feating Drake was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association on Tuesday. The song was the third single from Wizkid’s third studio album “Sounds Form The
Best Of Reggae 1973- The Albums & Artists That Revolutionized A Genre
1973 was a pivotal year for reggae music. It was the year Bob Marley & The Wailers released both their 5th, 6th studio albums “Catch A Fire” {Island} “Burnin” {Island} in April
Sashi Concert Series Returns In 2024, Eyes On Lucrative Streaming Market
Sashi, the Jamaican Hip Hop and dancehall concert series founded by Horatio Hamilton that featured the likes of Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Eve and NEXT is set to make a return in
Edley Shine Of Born Jamericans Inspired By Valiant On New Song “Billie”
Yard Hip Hop artist Edley Shine, one half of the 1990s hit making duo “Born Jamericans” has released a solo single “Billi.” The new single by Shine who was the DJ-toaster of
Chaka Demus Disheartened By The “Bad Deals” He Signed In The 80s & 90s
In an All Star interview at Devon House in Kingston for the launch of Murder She Wrote, the 30th anniversary concert set to take place on April 29 at the Plantation Cove