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Major Lazer Diplo, (right) alongside DJs Walshy Fire(left) and Ape Drums

Major Lazer’s ‘Peace Is The Mission’ Turns 10

June 1, 2025, marks ten years since Major Lazer released Peace Is the Mission, the genre-bending album that helped redefine global dance music. A fusion of dancehall, EDM, reggaeton, and pop, the

by Donovan Watkis

01/06/2025

Masicka Silences the Competition as “Mute” Debuts at No. 1 on YouTube Jamaica’s Weekly Chart

Masicka makes a thunderous entrance at the top of the YouTube Jamaica

Vybz Kartel at Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise Florida, May 17, 2025

Vybz Kartel, Moliy Pull Out of 2025 One Caribbean Music Festival Lineup Over Contract Obligations

Jamaican dancehall icon Vybz Kartel has officially pulled out of the One

Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez Sued by Daughter Over Alleged Forced Psychiatric Hold and Abuse of Power

Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez is facing a federal lawsuit from her

Live Wire Sparks a New Wave With Rising Stars Bayka, Annaleax and Tielo Lanez

Jamaican singer Annalaex lit up the stage at Live Wire, held at

Donald Trump To Consider Pardoning Diddy

President Donald Trump said on Friday that he would consider the facts

Silent Daddy, Skillibeng, Shenseea, Moliy

“Shake It To The Max (FLY) Remix” by Moliy, Silent Addy, Skillibeng, and Shenseea Tops YouTube Jamaica In May

Jamaica’s most-watched music for May 2025 has street anthems, viral moments, and

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“This Is Just the Beginning”: Silent Addy Talks Billboard Hot 100 Debut, Dancehall Roots & Global Bashment Vision

Features

29/05/2025

Silent Addy has long operated behind the scenes, but with Shake It To The Max lighting up dance floors and earning his first Billboard

All The Jamaican Women To Hit The U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart

Features

29/05/2025

From ska to dancehall, reggae to pop-infused anthems, Jamaican-born women have made historic entries on the Billboard Hot 100, shaping the global appeal of

Hailey Bieber’s Rhode To Success: E.L.F. Beauty To Acquire Skincare Brand In 1B Deal

Fashion·Lifestyle

29/05/2025

Hailey Bieber’s skincare brand Rhode is set to become one of the biggest celebrity beauty acquisitions in recent years. On Wednesday, e.l.f. Beauty, a

Sandz Miami Review: Dancehall’s Loud and Joyful World Tour Kicks Off With Star-Studded Memorial Day Party

Concerts

28/05/2025

What do you do when unpredictable circumstances threatens to derail a major outdoor music festival? If you’re the organisers of Sandz, the Caribbean-rooted party

Shenseea Makes Debut on Billboard Hot 100 With “Shake It To The Max (FLY)”

News

27/05/2025

The dancehall-infused anthem “Shake It To The Max (FLY)” by MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng, and Shenseea debuts at No. 91 on this week’s Billboard

Matthew Mateo on Vybz Kartel’s U.S. Takeover, Dancehall’s Arena Evolution, and the Power Moves Behind the Scenes

Concerts·Features

27/05/2025

Veteran promoter Matthew Mateo sat down with World Music Views for an exclusive interview reflecting on his decades in the music business, the success

Umbrella Brunch Turned Memorial Weekend Into a Caribbean Lifestyle Showcase — Masicka and LaaLee Delivered Entertaining Performances

Lifestyle

26/05/2025

The Florida edition of Umbrella Brunch brought Caribbean flavor to Miramar’s Vizcaya Park on May 24, transforming the space into a stylish gathering spot

Man Shot by Miami PD in ‘Bad Boy’-Style Scene Outside Reggae Concert at Bayfront Park

Concerts

25/05/2025

A man was shot by Miami police this afternoon after using his black BMW to strike an officer in the crowded downtown area outside

Buju Banton at UBS Arena in New York City July 13, 2024.

Buju Banton’s UBS Arena Shows Grossed $4.5M — The Highest for Any Reggae Act, According to Billboard Boxscore

News

25/05/2025

Grammy Award-winning reggae icon Buju Banton continues to make history on the live music circuit. According to Billboard Boxscore, the first two shows of

Rushawn’s Debut EP “WYHR – Why Y’all Hate Rushawn” Hits No. 1 on U.S. iTunes Reggae Chart Hours After Release

Album Previews

23/05/2025

Emerging Jamaican artist Rushawn has scored his first major chart-topping success with the release of his debut EP “WYHR – Why Y’all Hate Rushawn,”

Cayman Fiesta Returns: A Three-Day Party Experience from November 7–9, 2025

News

23/05/2025

The Cayman Islands are set to come alive this November with the return of Cayman Fiesta, a three-day event series hosted by Reynolds Entertainment

Appleton Estate Opens New Rum Museum in Kingston Celebrating Jamaica’s Spirit, History & Craft

Art·Lifestyle

23/05/2025

Kingston, Jamaica – May 21, 2025 — Appleton Estate has officially opened the Appleton Estate Rum Museum in Kingston, offering a rich, immersive experience

Demarco Headlines Bus Drivers Link Up Summer All White Festival In The U.K.

News

22/05/2025

Bus Drivers Link Up Summer All White Festival is back and bigger than ever for 2025. Powered by Powa House Promotions, the event will

Kid Cudi Testifies In Court That Cassie “Played Him” and He Had “No Clue” She Was Still With Diddy When His 2012 Porsche Was Blown Up

News

22/05/2025

Grammy award winning artist and actor Scott Mescudi—better known to the world as Kid Cudi—recounted in federal court on Thursday a deeply personal and

Vybz Kartel at the Barclays Center Brooklyn April 2025-Photo by Devon Garcia

Exclusive: Vybz Kartel To Headline Barclays Center August 29 For Massive Labor Day Weekend

Concerts

22/05/2025

In an exclusive interview with World Music Views, promoter CJ Milan confirmed that Vybz Kartel will return to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Friday, August

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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

Donovan Watkis

Music Streaming·Tech·Technology

These Are All The Discontinued Music Streaming Services

Music streaming has revolutionized the way we consume music in the 21st century, beginning with Napster in 1999. Napster’s peer-to-peer sharing allowed users to

16/12/2024

Donovan Watkis

Tech

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

Donovan Watkis

Culture·News·Tech

“Its a New World” Says Flow’s Country Manager Stephen Price As Starlink Enters Jamaica, Music Streaming Set To Increase

The Elon Musk owned Starlink announced on Monday October 24 that they are now available in Jamaica. The announcement comes two weeks after Technology

25/10/2022

JR Watkis

Artist of the week

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O’Brain williams (drummer/band leader) left Christopher aka Chris reinge (lead vocalist)

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