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Singer Sean Kingston and his Jamaican mother Mama Kingston.

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Sean Kingston and Mother Found Guilty in $1M Federal Fraud Case in Broward

Singer Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, have been convicted in a federal fraud trial in Broward County, where they were accused of defrauding businesses of over $1 million. Following three

by Chantel Thompson

28/03/2025

High School Freestyles: The Unsung Institution of Dancehall Culture

Imagine a group of teenagers huddled around school desks or a tree,

Shenseea's 'Never Gets Late Here' is the most streamed dancehall album of 2024

Exclusive: Shenseea Departs Interscope, Eyes New Record Deal

Jamaican Dancehall artist Shenseea officially departs Interscope Records, according to sources close

Chris Brown live in Kingston, Jamaica. August 27, 2023. Photo by GD Films for World Music Views

Chris Brown Announces Breezy Bowl XX World Tour with Stadium Stops in North America & Europe

Summer Walker and Bryson Tiller Join as Special Guests; First North American

Harry Belafonte’s ‘Belafonte’ Became The First No. 1 Album on Billboard’s Album Chart 69 Years Ago

In 1956, Harry Belafonte made history when his album Belafonte became the

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Will Be Getting Bail Soon Says DJ Vlad

DJ Vlad reports that Sean “Diddy” Combs is likely to be granted

Shaggy and Sean Paul Weigh in on AI in Music: ‘Use It as a Tool, But Stay Creative’

Grammy Award-winning dancehall artist Shaggy is embracing artificial intelligence, telling World Music

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25 Years Ago Napster Co-Founders Predicted Streaming, Now Sold to Tech Firm Infinite Reality for $207 Million

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25/03/2025

Steve Aoki is one of the investors in the tech firm Infinite Reality, which has purchased Napster. The music-streaming service Napster has been

Sean Paul toured 22 cities in the U.S. in 2024

Sean Paul Launches 500 Plant Hydroponic Farm at His Jamaican Home

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23/03/2025

Grammy-winning artist Sean Paul is taking his passion for sustainability to the next level by starting a hydrofarm at his home in

Playboi Carti’s ‘MUSIC’ Earns Biggest U.S. Debut Sales Week For A Hip Hop Album In 2025.

Charts

23/03/2025

AWGE/Interscope rapper Playboi Carti lands at #1 with a bang on this week’s Billboard 200 albums chart, racking up a stunning 302k, 10280 of

YouTube Japan Weekly Music Chart | Week Ending 2025/03/20

YouTube Japan

23/03/2025

The YouTube Japan music chart for the week ending March 20, 2025, sees new tracks entering the top 10 and several popular songs experiencing

Moliy’s Shake It To The Max (FLY) Retakes The Top Spot On YouTube Jamaica Chart

Charts·YouTube Jamaica Chart

23/03/2025

The latest YouTube Jamaica chart for the week ending March 20, 2025, sees a major shake-up, with new entrants and shifting positions dominating the

The Most-Streamed Music Videos in the U.S. on YouTube: A Look at the Biggest Hits

Charts·YouTube Music

23/03/2025

The days of sitting around watching music videos on MTV and BET are long gone but music videos continue to play a crucial role

Promotional photo of a young Will Smith in 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.' NBC (NBCUNIVERSAL VIA GETTY IMAGES)

Will Smith Returns to Music: How The Rapper Shaped Commercial Hip Hop

Album Previews

22/03/2025

Will Smith, one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, is making a return to his first love—music. While many recognize him as the Oscar-winning actor and

Boxing Legend George Foreman Dies at 76

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21/03/2025

March 21, 2025 – George Edward Foreman, one of the greatest boxers in history, has passed away at the age of 76. The legendary athlete,

Nike Accused of Exploiting Jamaica’s Flag Colors Once Again

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21/03/2025

Nike is reportedly releasing the Air Max Plus “Varsity Maize/Pine Green” in Summer 2025, drawing inspiration from the Jamaican flag and Carnival spirit.

100 Most Viewed Music Videos By Artists Who Have Passed Away

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21/03/2025

The most-streamed music video by a deceased artist is by Swedish DJ and producer Avicii. His track Wake Me Up(Positiva/PRMD) set a record as

Skatta,Lance Alot Hall, Touter Harvey, Ian Lewis ,Roger Lewis of Inner Circle

Inner Circle Gets Bad Boys Street Name In Miami As Music from the Motion Picture Turns 30

News

21/03/2025

On March 21, 1995, the Bad Boys (Music from the Motion Picture) soundtrack was released, becoming a notable part of Jamaica’s musical landscape in

Alleged Crips Leader and Rap Entrepreneur ‘Big U’ Appears in DTLA Courtroom

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21/03/2025

LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Eugene Henley Jr., known as “Big U,” a music executive who brought to for the career of rapper Nipsey Hussle

Notorious B.I.G. Estate Partners With Primary Wave in Major Deal, Weeks After Voletta Wallace’s Death

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20/03/2025

The estate of the Notorious B.I.G. has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with Primary Wave Music, covering the late rapper’s music publishing, recordings, name,

Big U and 18 Others Charged in Major Federal Crackdown on Rollin’ 60s Gang Enterprise

News

19/03/2025

A key figure in the notorious Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang, Eugene Henley Jr., also known as “Big U,” has been charged in a

Sean Paul and Feid wins Latin American Music Award

Latin America Leads Global Music Growth as Paid Streaming Drives Record Revenues In IFPI Report

Music Business·Music Report·Music Streaming

19/03/2025

Latin America continues to be a powerhouse in the global music industry, posting a remarkable 22.5% increase in recorded music revenues in 2024, according

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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

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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

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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

Staff Writer

Culture·Tech

Mark Zuckerberg Announces New WhatsApp Feature

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took to his Facebook page on Tuesday to announce new updates to the popular WhatsApp messaging platform. He posted, “We’re

15/06/2022

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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

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

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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

Shenseea is career focused - Contributed

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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