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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 daughter, Demoree Hadley, who alleges that Perez orchestrated her unlawful psychiatric detention and falsely accused her husband, Javon Hadley, of

by Donovan Watkis

31/05/2025

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

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

Silent Addy has long operated behind the scenes, but with Shake It

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

From ska to dancehall, reggae to pop-infused anthems, Jamaican-born women have made

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

Hailey Bieber’s skincare brand Rhode is set to become one of the

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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