World Music Views

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

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 juggernaut, you move fast — and you move

by Donovan Watkis

28/05/2025

Silent Daddy, Skillibeng, Shenseea, Moliy

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

The dancehall-infused anthem “Shake It To The Max (FLY)” by MOLIY, Silent

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

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

Veteran promoter Matthew Mateo sat down with World Music Views for an

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

The Florida edition of Umbrella Brunch brought Caribbean flavor to Miramar’s Vizcaya

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

A man was shot by Miami police this afternoon after using his

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

Grammy Award-winning reggae icon Buju Banton continues to make history on the

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

Emerging Jamaican artist Rushawn has scored his first major chart-topping success with

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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

Diddy’s Lawyer Says “Gina (Huynh) Is Not Coming” as Prosecutors Insist She’s Named in Indictment

News

21/05/2025

New developments in the Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial as conflicting statements were made in court on May 21 regarding Virginia ‘Gina’ Huynh, a

“It Wasn’t Me” Singer Rik Rok Caught in Family Court Battle Over Late Father’s £1M Estate

News

21/05/2025

LONDON – World Music Views British-Jamaican singer Rickardo “Rik Rok” Ducent, best known for his chart-topping collaboration with Shaggy on the 2001 global hit

Kartel Music Rebrands as K Music, Embraces Global Vision for Mexican Sound

News

19/05/2025

Santa Maria, CA – May 19, 2025 — Kartel Music, the independent record label founded in 2019 with a mission to elevate Mexican talent

Salt-N-Pepa Sue UMG to Reclaim Master Rights Amid Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Honors

News

19/05/2025

Trailblazing rap duo Salt-N-Pepa are taking a bold stand for ownership of their legacy. Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton have filed a

Malcolm X at 100: A Century Since the Birth of One of the Most Influential Voices in History

News

19/05/2025

Today, May 19, 2025, marks the 100th anniversary of Malcolm X’s birth—a century since the arrival of a revolutionary figure whose voice would forever

Cassie’s Former Friend Testifies That Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Dragged Her by the Hair in Jamaica

News

19/05/2025

Kerry Morgan, a former friend of Cassie Ventura, testified in a Manhattan federal court that Sean “Diddy” Combs dragged the singer by her hair

Lila Iké and Shaggy Deliver Unforgettable Performances at Issa Trust Foundation Benefit Concert

Concerts

19/05/2025

Lila Iké and Shaggy headlined the Issa Trust Foundation’s benefit concert held last Saturday at Couples Resort, delivering standout performances at a well-orchestrated, all-inclusive

Moliy Maintains the Top Spot, Qyor and Jamal Make Strong Debuts On World Music Views’ YouTube Jamaica Chart

YouTube Jamaica Chart

18/05/2025

Moliy continues her dominant run atop the YouTube Jamaica Weekly Chart for the week ending May 15, 2025, with her infectious hit “Shake It To

Portland Paradise Weekend Returns with a Celebration of Culture, Community, and Caribbean Style

Lifestyle

17/05/2025

World Music Views recently sat down with Eunice “Vicky” Rashford, the vibrant founder of Portland Paradise Weekend, for an exclusive conversation about her upcoming

Shaggy in Fiat’s latest campaign for the Fiat 'Grande Panda- Life Is Pandastic'

Shaggy Celebrates 30 Years of “Boombastic” with New Recording, Global Campaign and Fiat Partnership

News

16/05/2025

Grammy-winning artist Shaggy is celebrating the 30th anniversary of his global hit “Boombastic” with a newly recorded version of the iconic track, re-released in

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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

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

50 Cent in Sydney Australia at the Final Lap Tour December 9, 2023

Tech·Technology

50 Cent’s Twitter and Website Hackers Make $300,000,000 In 30 Minutes

50 Cent said his Twitter along with his media company website thisis50.com was hacked as part of a crypto scam according to the rapper.

21/06/2024

Donovan Watkis

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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