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Vanessa Bling at BelAir Offices in New York City

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Vanessa Bling Opens Recording Studio, Waives Fees for Female Artists: “I Want to Create Opportunities for Young Women”

Dancehall entertainer Vanessa Bling has expanded her business and creative footprint with the opening of a high-end music recording and mixing studio, while offering young female artists the opportunity to record free

20/08/2026

Lawyer Says Lil Durk Could Beat Murder-for-Hire Case: “They Have a Very Good Chance of Winning”

Attorney Bradford Cohen says Grammy Award winning rapper Lil Durk has a

DJ Mac Surpassed 200 Million Streams Over The Past Year: Jamaica’s Most-Streamed Producer on YouTube

Jamaican producer DJ Mac has amassed 235 million views globally on YouTube

DJ Mac and DJ Baba Embark on First European Tour

Jamaican selectors DJ Mac and DJ Baba are taking their sound to

Lisa Hanna Faces $8M Film Lawsuit as Documentary Dispute Heads to Court

Businesswoman and former government minister Lisa Hanna is facing an $8-million lawsuit

Shenseea wears Diotima's Wray Flag Collab- Jamaica Wins The World

Shenseea, Spice and Vanessa Bling Lead Most-Followed Living Jamaican Artists on Instagram

Women command the largest share of Instagram followers among Jamaica’s leading music

‘Honor Roll’ Is The Breakout Track From Masicka’s ‘Forever Reign,’ No. 1 in Five Countries

Masicka’s new album Forever Reign is No. 1 on Apple Music in

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Thousands Gather for Appleton’s National Rum Day Celebrations

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17/08/2026

Thousands of partygoers turned out in Portmore as National Rum Day celebrations came alive at Soul Sundays, held at Hung Way Mall, with music,

Malie Donn Has The Top Two Songs On YouTube Jamaica As He Heads To Canada For Soul Food Festival

YouTube Jamaica Chart

16/08/2026

Skippa lands four songs in the Top 20, while Cali Fr scores a strong debut with “Bread.” Malie Donn commands the top two positions

Masicka Samples 50 Cent’s in Da Club On New Track Shakazulu

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14/08/2026

Dancehall star Masicka taps into one of hip-hop’s most recognizable records on “Shakazulu,” a track from his new album Forever Reign, incorporating elements of

OMI Becomes First Jamaican Act With a 6x Platinum Single in the UK With ‘Cheerleader’

British Music Certifications

14/08/2026

More than a decade after becoming a worldwide phenomenon, OMI’s “Cheerleader” has become the first song by a Jamaican artist to earn a 6x

Cardi B to Headline Caribbean Stadium for the First Time at BZR WKND Jamaica 2026

Concerts

14/08/2026

The Grammy-winning superstar is set to make history in Kingston as BZR WKND returns with a four-day celebration of music, culture and entertainment. Cardi

Masicka — Forever Reign: Album Review

Album Reviews

14/08/2026

Masicka’s third studio album, Forever Reign begins with “1 Psalm” and ends with “Parables,” both reggae tracks with titles associated with King David and his

Masicka’s ‘Forever Reign’ Album: Full Official Credits, Producers, Features & Songwriters

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13/08/2026

Producer Mario “Dunw3ll” Dunwell is one of the most consequential figures behind Masicka’s Forever Reign album. Of the 17 tracks on Forever Reign, he

Everything You Need to Know About Masicka’s Forever Reign Album

Album Previews

13/08/2026

Masicka has never been particularly coy about ambition. His records tend to treat success as something earned, defended and, eventually, inherited. On Forever Reign,

‘No 360 Deal, No Part In Show Money’: Masicka Praises Def Jam Partnership

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13/08/2026

Dancehall star Masicka has opened up about his relationship with Def Jam Recordings, describing his experience with the label as a positive one while

Masicka Amasses Almost 300 Million YouTube Views In The Last Year

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12/08/2026

New York Emerges as His Biggest Market Outside the Caribbean Jamaican dancehall star Masicka performed at Reggae Fest for the first time on July

Men Still A Large As Best Weekend Ever Condemns Violence After Altercation at Zimi Seh Beach Party in Discovery Bay

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11/08/2026

DISCOVERY BAY, St Ann —A search is now underway for the five men accused of assaulting two teenagers at a Best Weekend Ever event

Buju Banton Exits Billboard Reggae Albums Chart as Sean Paul and UB40 Re-Enter

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

11/08/2026

Buju Banton’s Too Too Bad has exited the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, making room for the return of compilations by Sean Paul and UB40

Greenvalley, ranked No. 2 best nightclub in the world. Location: Camboriú, Brazil Capacity: 10,000

Top 100 Clubs 2026: [UNVRS] Makes a Historic No. 1 Debut On DJ Mag’s List

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10/08/2026

The best nightclubs in the world are located in Spain and Brazil according to DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs 2026. [UNVRS] pronounced ‘Universe,’ Ibiza’s newest superclub

Top 10 Places To Eat in Kingston, Jamaica

The 10 Best Places To Eat in Kingston This Summer 2026

Food & Drink

09/08/2026

As summer reaches its peak in mid-August and airfare prices continue to soar for those looking to escape Kingston, staying in the city might

Victony continues to dominate the UK Afrobeats scene as his hit single "Slick" remains at No. 1

Victony’s “Slick” Extends Reign as Davido, Odeal and BNXN Shake Up UK Afrobeats Chart

Afrobeats·Charts·UK Afrobeats Chart

09/08/2026

Victony continues to dominate the UK Afrobeats scene as his hit single “Slick” remains at No. 1 on the Official UK Afrobeats Singles Chart

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Capleton - Image by Jessica Bui exclusively for World Music Views

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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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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