Kanye West Earns Sweeping Wave Of New and Upgraded RIAA Certifications
Kanye West has received 70 new and upgraded RIAA certifications in one of the most extensive single-day updates to his catalogue, spanning six studio
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Agent Sasco earns first Credited RIAA Gold certification with Kanye West collaboration I’m In It
I’m In It, by Kanye West featuring Justin Vernon and Agent Sasco, was certified Gold in the United States on July 17, 2026. According
Tems Earns First Diamond Certification In The US With WAIT FOR U
Tems has become the first female Nigerian artist to earn Diamond certification in the United States as Future’s chart-topping hit WAIT FOR U, featuring
Chronixx Talks Grammy Awards
The submission period for the 69th Grammy Awards is now open, running from July 7 to August 21, 2026. All eligible recordings must be
Album Review: Buju Banton – Too Too Bad
At Sting 2006, Buju Banton commanded the stage for two hours, unveiling material from his then newly released Too Bad (Gargamel Music) alongside a
Cardi B Tops Billboard’s Staff Ranking, But Where Does Nicki Minaj Rank?
On Thursday, Billboard staff ranked Cardi B as the No. 1 female rapper right now, citing her dominance in cultural conversations, her Best Female
Bad Bunny Seeks to Overturn Reggaeton Copyright Ruling in Dembow Lawsuit
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny is asking a federal judge to reconsider a recent decision that kept a major reggaeton copyright lawsuit alive, arguing
Vybz Kartel Confirms Biopic Is in the Works, Opens Up About Recording Eight Songs in One Day
Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel says his relentless work ethic remains unchanged at age 50, revealing that he recently recorded eight songs in a single
Exclusive: Reggae Music Up 7% in the U.S. as Luminate Reports Growing Global Music Consumption
Reggae music has gained some momentum in the United States, with the genre recording a 7% increase in On-Demand Audio streams during the first
Reggae Artist Fantan Mojah Passes Away at Age 49
Owen Lennox Moncrieffe, better known to the world as Fantan Mojah is dead. The Jamaican artist died on Tuesday at the age of 49 after
Rihanna Trends Worldwide As Three Billionaires Share One Stage For The First Time In History At Jay-Z Concert
On Saturday night, the global superstar was spotted leaving Manhattan’s Four Seasons Hotel dressed in an effortlessly chic all-black ensemble. She paired an oversized,
The King of Hip-Hop: Jay-Z Sells Out Three Consecutive Nights at Yankee Stadium
For the entire weekend, the sound of New York echoed around the world as Jay-Z took the stage for three consecutive nights at Yankee
Hannah Bronfman Sets the Record Straight on Family Wealth And Her Ties to the Sony and UMG
Hannah Bronfman is a lady of privilege, but the entrepreneur, investor, DJ, and member of one of America’s wealthiest families says she has long
Madonna Makes History as First U.S. Female Artist to Score UK No. 1 Albums Across Five Decades
Madonna has made music history once again, becoming the first American female artist to earn UK No. 1 albums across five different decades after
“Dai Dai,” the Official Song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by Shakira and Burna Boy, Certified 2× Platinum (Latin)
“Dai Dai,” the Official Song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by Shakira and Burna Boy, has been certified 2× Platinum (Latin) in the
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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
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
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
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
“I Feel Like My Career Is Starting All Over Again”: Shenseea After Making History On Billboard Latin Chart
Just one day after making history on the Billboard charts, Shenseea reflected on the next phase of her career, saying she feels like she’s starting over despite reaching new heights. The Jamaican
Masicka Makes Summerjam Debut, Bringing His Dancehall Hits to Germany Five Years After Selling Gold
Dancehall star Masicka delivered his first-ever performance at Germany’s iconic Summerjam Festival,
“Not A New Case” Chronic Law’s Representative On US Marshall Arrest
Following today’s court hearing involving dancehall artiste Chronic Law, his management has
Chronic Law Arrested in Florida on U.S. Marshals Hold
Dancehall artiste Chronic Law detained in South Florida on U.S. Marshals hold
Sean Paul Scores Two New UK Platinum Certifications For “Got 2 Luv U” and “Do You Remember”
Sean Paul earns new Platinum certifications in the United Kingdom for two crossover collaborations. According
Maxi Priest’s “Close to You” Earns Silver Certification in the U.K.
Reggae and R&B legend Maxi Priest has scored another career milestone as
Vybz Kartel’s “Fever” Certified Gold in the U.K.
Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel has earned his first Gold certification in the