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Tarrus Riley Surpasses 1.5 Billion Streams Across YouTube and Spotify

Jamaican reggae superstar Tarrus Riley has surpassed 1.5 billion combined streams and views across YouTube and Spotify. The milestone includes over 850 million views on YouTube accross all official credited uploads and

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04/11/2026

Gary Peart Supreme Ventures Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mayberry Investments Limited

Gary Peart Calls Out Government Officials Over Proposed $16 Billion Investment in Caymanas Park

Supreme Ventures Executive Chairman Gary Peart has publicly challenged several government officials

Byron Donalds and Keisha Lance Bottoms Make History as First Black Governors Elected in Florida and Georgia, Respectively

Republican Congressman Byron Donalds makes American political history, becoming the first Black

Runkus Drops Fiery Diss Track for “Bangers” Following Yaksta’s “Who Fo Tap E”

Reggae artist Runkus has set social media buzzing after unleashing a fiery

Nailah Blackman en Español? Singer to Attend Latin Grammys as New Manager Eduardo Basagaña Eyes Global Expansion

Trinidadian star Nyla Blackman is being positioned for international expansion, by way

Malie Donn Set To Share Stage At Power 105.1’s Power Sessions Along With Boogie Wit Da Hoodie in New York

Jamaican dancehall artiste Malie Donn is gearing up for a major

Exclusive: Masicka ‘Forever Reign Deluxe’ Adds Eight Tracks

The dancehall star opens up about his relationship with Def Jam Recordings,

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Spice’s ‘10’ Re-Enters Billboard Reggae Albums Chart as Ranking Expands to 15 Positions

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03/11/2026

Dancehall star Spice has returned to the Billboard Reggae Albums chart with her debut studio album, 10, which re-enters at No. 15 on the

Jamaica First, International Market Next: Fashion Designer Jhana-Lee B’s JHYM Studio Is A Two Year Dream Come True

Fashion·Lifestyle

03/11/2026

The Jamaican entrepreneur launched her fashion brand on October 14, betting that comfortable, versatile clothing could find an audience well beyond the island.

“Beenie Man ‘We Di Money Deh” Becomes Jamaica’s Top Trending Google Search Within 24 Hours of Preview

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02/11/2026

Dancehall icon Beenie Man has sparked a wave of public interest after previewing his upcoming single, “We Di Money Deh,” with the song’s title

Cardi B Fires Back at Mona Over Colorism Claims, Defends Her Success

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02/11/2026

Cardi B is setting the record straight after finding herself at the center of a conversation about colorism, privilege and success in the entertainment

Destin Conrad Wants To “Reclaim” T.O.K.’s ‘Chi Chi” Dancehall Hit, But Craigy T Thinks The Remake Could Be Better

Features

02/11/2026

T.O.K. member Craigy T says he is not particularly impressed with Destin Conrad’s reinterpretation of the dancehall group’s controversial hit “Chi Chi Man.” In

Since ’93 Label Boss Riki Bleau Recognised on Britain’s Prestigious Powerlist 2026

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01/11/2026

Music executive Riki Bleau, the man behind Since ’93, the label behind international stars Shenseea and Tems, is recognised on Britain’s prestigious Powerlist 2026.

Daddy Yankee’s ‘La Postal Charts In 39 Countries

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01/11/2026

Reggaeton legend Daddy Yankee just released a 15-track concept album, La Postal, which officially arrived on October 30, 2026. La Postal, his 9th studio

Bar Staff Member Dies After Alleged Electrocution at Scream Halloween Festival

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01/11/2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — November 1, 2026: Tragedy struck the Scream Halloween Festival on Saturday night after a male bar staff member was allegedly electrocuted

Kim Kardashian’s Sex Tape Has Grossed Over $100 Million According To Her New Memoir Citizen Kim

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01/11/2026

The sex tape that launched the Kardashian 3 billion-dollar celebrity empire was an unlikely commercial blockbuster. As Citizen Kim, a new memoir about the

Bob Marley Climbs to No. 6 on Forbes’ Highest-Paid Dead Celebrities List for 2026, Earning US$25 Million

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01/11/2026

Reggae legend Bob Marley’s earnings nearly doubled in 2026, rising from US$13 million last year to US$25 million, as he climbed from No. 9

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Capleton’s ‘Heights Of Fire’ passes 35 million Spotify streams

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31/10/2026

Capleton’s Heights Of Fire, released via Evidence Music has surpassed 35 million streams on Spotify globally. It is the highest streaming reggae album released

Andrew Holness, Prime Minister Of Jamaica

“Brand Jamaica Belongs to the People”: Musicians’ Union Responds to Holness’ Beenie Man Comments

News

30/10/2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Federation of Musicians and Affiliates Union (JFMAU) has issued a strongly worded statement expressing disappointment and concern over recent

Iration-Micah Pueschel - Vocals, Guitar Micah Brown - Guitar, Vocals Adam Taylor - Bass Joseph Dickens - Drums Cayson Peterson - Keys Drake Peterson - Trumpet, Keys Jose Miguel Perez - Percussion on IRL, Last Night, The Stream and Comedown Tony Rinaldi - Trombone on IRL and New Style

Iration’s Time Bomb and Stick Figure’s Set In Stone Certified Gold By The RIAA

News

30/10/2026

American Reggae-rock band Iration has earned another Gold certification in the United States, while Southern California reggae and dub band Stick Figure has secured

Buju Banton Fires Back at PM Holness: “We Are the Brand That Help Establish Jamaica”

News

30/10/2026

Reggae superstar Buju Banton has pushed back against Prime Minister Andrew Holness over remarks about Jamaican entertainers waving the national flag while making statements

Sir Patrick Stewart- Ryan Pfluger for The New York Times

Patrick Stewart, Legendary ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ Actor, Dies at 86

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29/10/2026

Sir Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed British actor who rose from Shakespearean theatre to international stardom through his iconic roles in Star Trek and X-Men,

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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 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

26/06/2026

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