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“Hot Shot” by Shaggy Officially Ranked Biggest Album By A Caribbean Act On The Billboard 200 Of The 21st Century

Shaggy’s Hot Shot, his career-defining fifth studio album, holds a prestigious spot as the 61st greatest album on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums of the 21st Century. This makes it the highest-ranked album by a

by JR Watkis

10/01/2025

Recording Academy and MusiCares Pledge $1 Million to Support Music Professionals Affected by L.A. Wildfires

As the Los Angeles wildfires continue to devastate communities, the Recording Academy

Harbor Studios Where Nicki Minaj Recorded “Pink Friday 2” Burned Down In Los Angeles Wildfires

Harbor Studios, a cherished recording space in Los Angeles, has been lost

Steely and Clevie Estate Fighting To Keep Their Lawyer In Dancehall vs Reggaeton Case

Dancehall producer Cleveland Constantine Browne, known as Clevie, and his co-plaintiffs are

Sean Paul, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj Listed Among Billboard’s 100 Top Artists Of The 21st Century

Jamaican dancehall icon Sean Paul, Barbadian superstar Rihanna, and Trinidadian rapper Nicki

Bob Marley: One Love Movie Up For Multiple NAACP Image Awards.

The nominees for the 56th Annual NAACP Image Awards have been announced,

Buju Declined, But Bounty Killer and Beenie Man “Touchdown” On ESPN’s Monday Night Football

Music producer Ron André Elvis Telford (Uncle Rawwn) has unveiled a groundbreaking

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Sony Music Entertainment Seeks Extension to Respond to $15 Million Copyright Lawsuit by Patrick Moxey’s Ultra International Music Publishing

Legal

06/01/2025

Sony Music Entertainment is requesting additional time to respond to Patrick Moxey’s lawsuit filed against the company. A letter, dated December 18, 2024, addressed

Vybz Kartel at the National Stadium, Jamaica, January 1, 2025. Image by @rojhay.davinci

Vybz Kartel Confirms U.S. Visa Petition Ahead of 67th Grammy Awards

News

06/01/2025

Dancehall King Kartel said he has already submitted a petition for a United States visa to attend the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in February,

Watch: George Nooks Sings “Bridge Over Troubled Water” In Touching Tribute To His Mother

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06/01/2025

Singer George Nooks delivers a heartfelt rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” as a tribute to his mother during the holiday season. Nooks’ version

Buju Banton, Romain Virgo, Beres Hammond at intimate Concert Jamaica at Priory St. Ann, January 4. Image via @Intimate and @rojhayand

Buju Banton and Beres Hammond’s Intimate Concert Impresses, but 5-Hour Traffic Chaos Frustrates Fans

Concerts

05/01/2025

Closing the show with a fiery set of reggae and dancehall hits, Banton apologized to fans for the delays, stating, "I want to apologize

West Indian Labor Day Parade in New York City

Calendar 2025: This Is How Americans Will Celebrate Every Federal Holiday This Year

Culture

04/01/2025

The United States federal government recognizes 11 official holidays annually. These holidays not only mark significant cultural, historical, and societal milestones but also serve

With Montana in the “Hurtin’ Me” video. Courtesy of Universal Music Group.

Stefflon Don’s “Hurtin’ Me” Featuring French Montana Hits 2x Platinum in the UK

Certifications

03/01/2025

Stefflon Don’s breakout single “Hurtin’ Me” featuring Moroccan-American rapper French Montana now certified 2x Platinum in the U.K. According to the British Phonographic Industry,

New Music Friday: Popcaan and Chronic Law Release “Kick It Wid Myself”

Music

03/01/2025

Kingston, Jamaica – January 3, 2025: Dancehall titans Popcaan and Chronic Law have joined forces once again to kick off the new year with

The 5 Greatest Reggae Albums of 1995

Album Previews·Anniversaries

03/01/2025

The year 1995 was a watershed moment for reggae music, as the genre deftly balanced its storied traditions with bold, innovative experimentation that garnered

Master Your Mind, Master Your Life: 365 Days, Matriarch by Tina Knowles, Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

Matriarch” by Tina Knowles, “Master Your Mind” by Donovan Watkis, and Other Must-Read Books in 2025

Books

03/01/2025

WMV reveals its list of 10 highly anticipated book releases for 2025, offering a mix of romance, fantasy, nonfiction, and sci-fi. With exciting stories

Exclusive: Popcaan Addresses Freedom Street Concert Controversy with Skatta Burrell

News

02/01/2025

Kingston, Jamaica — Unruly Entertainment, headed by dancehall icon Popcaan, has released a new statement addressing the controversy surrounding the Freedom Street concert and

Vybz Kartel’s Historic Stadium Debut Puts Dancehall Back Into The Global Spotlight

Concerts

01/01/2025

By 2:45 AM, when Vybz Kartel exited the stage, he had cemented his place in history, accomplishing several remarkable milestones in a single unforgettable

Watch: Live Stream Of Vybz Kartel’s Freedom Street Concert

Concerts

31/12/2024

Fans unable to attend Vybz Kartel’s Freedom Street Concert in Kingston, Jamaica, can purchase official live streams for private viewing. While several TikTokers have

Seanizzle Celebrates Billboard Plaque for Busy Signal’s Parts of the Puzzle: “Sharing My Christmas Gift with All My Supporters”

Awards

30/12/2024

Renowned Jamaican producer Seanizzle took to social media to celebrate his latest milestone in the music industry—earning a Billboard plaque for his contribution to

FROM LEFT: STEPHEN SCHWARZMAN AND JON GRAY BY GUERIN BLASK FOR FORBES; HENRY KRAVIS BY KO SASAKI FOR FORBES

The Real Money Makers: Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo Chiefs Amass $56B Through Music and Alternative Investments in 2024

Music Business

30/12/2024

The wealth of top executives at Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo Global Management surged by over $56 billion in 2024, marking a milestone year for

Burna Boy Makes History as First African Artist with Multiple Albums Surpassing 1 Billion Spotify Streams

Afrobeats

29/12/2024

Burna Boy has made history as the first African artist to achieve multiple albums surpassing 1 billion streams each on Spotify, with Love, Damini

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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

What Is The Parler App & Why Is Kanye West Buying It?

Kanye West has agreed to buy Parler, a right leaning social network according to an announcement from the company on Monday. The promised purchase

17/10/2022

JR Watkis

Tech

Platinum Rapper Iggy Azalea Relaunches Phone Company

Platinum rapper Iggy Azalea is dives deeper into the crypto world, and it’s already generating a buzz, as the Australian rapper is at the

10/06/2024

Isabell Chen

News·Tech

Move Over “Pimp My Ride”-Sony & Honda Plans To Make Music & Entertainment Centered Electric Car

A new company called Sony Honda Mobility plans to use music, movies and the PlayStation 5 to ramp up competition with Tesla by developing

20/11/2022

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Shenseea at City Splash Festival In The UK

Shenseea Performs New Songs From ‘Never Gets Late Here’ Album In The UK At City Splash

WMV‘s Artist Of The Week Shenseea performed tracks from her new album “Never Gets Late Here” at City Splash at Brockwell Park UK on

28/05/2024

Artist of the Week

Shenseea To Launch Charity Foundation

Dancehall star Shenseea is set to launch her charity foundation, aimed at serving those in need both in Jamaica and globally. “She is going

26/05/2024

Artist of the Week

Annaleax “Let Me Love You” Lyrics

Annaleax “Let Me Love You” Lyrics Baby, Let Me Love You Intro: Baby, let me love you, love you Just let me love you,

24/05/2024

Artist of the Week·Fresh Face

Artist Of The Week: Dua Lipa, Pink, RajahWild, Nina Simone Make Annaleax’s Favorite Music List

For WMV‘s Artist Of The Week (May 20-24, 2024) Annaleax, music isn’t just about the melodies and rhythms—it’s about the stories, the emotions, and the

23/05/2024

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Maxine Isis Stowe Accepts Court Ruling On Bunny Wailer’s Estate

Maxine Isis Stowe says she is ready to speak on Bunny Wailer’s estate following a Supreme Court ruling on June 28, 2024, which gave

21/08/2024

Exclusives·Legal

Lauryn Hill was surprised at an intimate dinner in New York to tell her that The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill was No. 1 on our 100 Best Albums list.

Exclusive: Lauryn Hill To Release Her Second Studio Album Under New Label Deal

8x Grammy Award winner Lauryn Hill is set to release her second studio album twenty-six years after signing with Columbia Records and releasing her

02/08/2024

Exclusives·News

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Shenseea Is Career Focused: “There is Far More Work to Be Done” as She Prepares for the Next Level

Shenseea’s global adventures have not only broadened her horizons but also redefined what it means to be Jamaican. She embodies a new era of

23/05/2024

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Godfather Of Soul James Brown, Island Records Founder Chris Blackwell, Riddim twins Sly and Robbie

The Untold Story Of James Brown vs. Sly and Robbie By Chris Blackwell

Sly, one half of the riddim duo Sly and Robbie, denies the tale about the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, demanding subservience at Chris

15/05/2024

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Ten Differences and Similarities Between Drake and Tupac

HOT 10

24/04/2024

The Tupac Shakur estate has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Drake, demanding the removal of his Kendrick Lamar diss track, “Taylor Made Freestyle,” due

Alexx Antaeus Highlights How Jamaican Artists’ Limited Participation in the Grammy Process Weakens the Reggae Genre

Features·HOT 10·Interview

13/10/2023

Alexx Antaeus is known in Jamaica mostly as a Greek restauranteur and club operator, but internationally he is a respected musician who rubs shoulders

Hot 10: ‘Calm Down’ By Rema Makes Billboard’s Song Of The Summer List

HOT 10·Music

05/09/2023

Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” reigns supreme as the No. 1 title on Billboard’s Songs of the Summer chart for the 2023 summer season. Notably,

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