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5 Years Ago Usain Bolt Released His Debut Album “Country Yutes”

Debuted at No. 6 on Billboard Reggae Albums Chart Five years ago, on September 3, 2021, Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt added another chapter to his post-athletics career with the release of

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03/09/2026

Highest Billboard Reggae Albums Chart Debuts Over The Last Two Years

The Billboard Reggae Albums Chart has welcomed nearly two dozen debuts over

Exclusive: Updated Vybz Kartel’s God & Time Opening Week Numbers

Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel’s God & Time generated 2,776 album-equivalent units in

Steelie and Clevie Dealt Massive Blow As Bad Bunny Scores Major Win in Reggaeton Copyright Lawsuit

Jamaican dancehall production duo Steelie and Clevie have been dealt a massive

Top 10 songs on YouTube Jamaica August 2026

The Top 10 songs on YouTube Jamaica generated a combined 10.095 million

Masicka’s Forever Reign Spends Second Week on Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

Dancehall star Masicka’s third studio album, Forever Reign, spends a second consecutive

Chronic Law Pleads Not Guilty in US Federal Gun Case, Denied Bail

Dancehall artist Chronic Law has pleaded not guilty to a federal firearm

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Top Jamaican Dancehall No. 1 Hits on the Billboard Hot 100

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01/09/2026

Reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100—the benchmark singles chart in the United States—is a considerably rare achievement. Several dancehall infused songs have

Masicka Dethrones Chronic Law as Jamaica’s No. 1 Artist on YouTube in August

YouTube Jamaica Chart

01/09/2026

For the first time this year, Chronic Law is not Jamaica’s No. 1 artist on YouTube for the month, as Masicka surged ahead of

Beenie Man’s Eminence Misses Billboard Reggae Albums Chart Following Strong iTunes Showing

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

01/09/2026

Beenie Man’s new album Eminence did not debut on this week’s Billboard Reggae Albums chart, despite an encouraging opening on iTunes that saw the

Instagram Account Suspensions, Hacking and False Claims Fuel Growing Backlash

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31/08/2026

In April 2024, WIRED documented what happened to fashion influencer Lauren Holifield after Instagram banned an account that generated a six-figure annual income and

Lionel Messi Trends Worldwide After Announcing Retirement From International Football

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31/08/2026

Lionel Messi says he will retire from international soccer following the 2026 World Cup, putting renewed attention on the iconic Argentina No. 10

Tickets For Cardi B’s BZR WKND In Jamaica Range From $12,000 To Almost $2 Million

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31/08/2026

Jamaica is gearing up for a major entertainment weekend as Cardi B brings her “Little Miss Drama” experience to the Jamaica National Stadium as

Roy A. Walters, professionally known as DJ Roy

VETERAN BROADCASTER DJ ROY TO RECEIVE JAMAICA’S NATIONAL HONOUR

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27/08/2026

Longtime Irie Jam Radio personality recognized for decades of service to Jamaican music, culture and the diaspora Veteran broadcaster, DJ and sound system stalwart

Vybz Kartel and his fiancée, Sidem Öztürk, have announced they’re expecting their first child together during Reggae Land UK.

Vybz Kartel Teases “I Love Lucy 2.0” Reality Series With Fiancée, Defends Dancehall’s New Generation

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27/08/2026

Dancehall star Vybz Kartel is preparing to return to reality television, but this time, the concept will be markedly different from the days of

Karol G, Bad Bunny, Drake, Daddy Yankee, Nicki Minaj and Luis Fonsi have some of the biggest Reggaeton hits in history

Latin Artists Are Climbing The Billboard Charts With Dancehall Inspiration

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26/08/2026

From Karol G’s “Bby WOW” to Danny Ocean and Ryan Castro’s “Desahógate,” a new wave of releases is looking beyond reggaeton’s defining rhythm and

Dolly Parton’s Jamaican Love Affair: How the Queen of Country Found a Home in Reggae

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26/08/2026

Dolly Parton, the country music giant whose songs travelled far beyond the mountains of Tennessee, has died at 80. But among the many unexpected

Carnival Sounds Live: Sean Paul Leads Gen Z Dancehall Growth, Vybz Kartel Most-Played in UK on Spotify

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25/08/2026

Sean Paul is the fastest-growing dancehall artist among Gen Z listeners in the UK on Spotify, while Vybz Kartel is the country’s most-played dancehall

Masicka’s Forever Reign Sales Numbers Are In: 2026’s Highest First-Week For Dancehall

Album Sales

25/08/2026

Exclusive: Forever Reign scores 2026’s highest first-week reggae and dancehall sales in the US Dancehall artist Masicka’s Forever Reign has secured the biggest opening

Bob Marley - Redemption Song certified Gold on Brazil

Top Selling Reggae Albums In The US This Week: Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

Billboard·Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

25/08/2026

The week’s most notable arrival comes from Masicka, whose Forever Reign debuts at No. 4 on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart for August 29,

Dolly Parton Has Died At Age 80

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25/08/2026

Dolly Parton has passed away at age 80. The country music legend, born January 19, 1946 passed away on August 25, 2026. Her unmistakable

Masicka’s Forever Reign Is Now The Highest-Billboard Charting Dancehall Album Released in 2026

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart·Charts

24/08/2026

Eight albums have debuted on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart this year and Masicka now leads the field with Forever Reign debuting at No. 4

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Capleton Returns After 16 Years With Heights Of Fire: ‘This Album Is About Awakening’

Exclusive interview with World Music Views Sixteen years is an eternity in today’s music industry, where artists are expected to release new material at

26/06/2026

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Exclusive: Former EVEN Labs Executive D-Dot Speaks Out on UMG Deal, Direct-to-Fan Future, and Lawsuit Against Platform

Music industry executive and consultant Damien “DDOT” Washington, a former executive at EVEN Labs, speaks exclusively with World Music Views (WMV) about technology’s role in music, artist

21/02/2026

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Cali Reggae frontman Stick Figure lead vocalist, producer and guitarist Scott Woodruff

Stick Figure’s Free Flow Sessions Poised for Highest Billboard Reggae Debut of the Year

Stick Figure’s Free Flow Sessions is set to make the highest debut on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart next week. The album, released on

21/11/2025

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart·Exclusives

Exclusive: Annalaex on Leaving SOBE Entertainment, Dancehall, Soca & Her Next Chapter

In an exclusive sit-down with World Music Views in Florida, model-singer Annaleax opened up about her whirlwind year—one that has taken her from Tobago

13/11/2025

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