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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 albums, 60 solo singles and four collaborations with

by Donovan Watkis

17/07/2026

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,

Tems Earns First Diamond Certification In The US With WAIT FOR U

Tems has become the first female Nigerian artist to earn Diamond certification

Chronixx Talks Grammy Awards

The submission period for the 69th Grammy Awards is now open, running

Album Review: Buju Banton – Too Too Bad

At Sting 2006, Buju Banton commanded the stage for two hours, unveiling

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

Bad Bunny has the most streamed album by a Latin American and Caribbean artist on Spotify

Bad Bunny Seeks to Overturn Reggaeton Copyright Ruling in Dembow Lawsuit

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny is asking a federal judge to reconsider

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Vybz Kartel Confirms Biopic Is in the Works, Opens Up About Recording Eight Songs in One Day

News

15/07/2026

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

News

15/07/2026

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

News

14/07/2026

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 Number one on twitter following her appearance on Jay-Z's concert

Rihanna Trends Worldwide As Three Billionaires Share One Stage For The First Time In History At Jay-Z Concert

Concerts

13/07/2026

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,

Jay-Z took the stage for three consecutive nights at Yankee Stadium

The King of Hip-Hop: Jay-Z Sells Out Three Consecutive Nights at Yankee Stadium

Concerts

12/07/2026

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

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 22: Hannah Bronfman attends the 2025 American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala at David Geffen Hall on October 22, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)

Hannah Bronfman Sets the Record Straight on Family Wealth And Her Ties to the Sony and UMG

Lifestyle

10/07/2026

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

Charts

10/07/2026

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)

Certifications

09/07/2026

“Dai Dai,” the Official Song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by Shakira and Burna Boy, has been certified 2× Platinum (Latin) in the

“I Feel Like My Career Is Starting All Over Again”: Shenseea After Making History On Billboard Latin Chart

News

08/07/2026

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

Masicka Makes Summerjam Debut, Bringing His Dancehall Hits to Germany Five Years After Selling Gold

Concerts

07/07/2026

Dancehall star Masicka delivered his first-ever performance at Germany’s iconic Summerjam Festival, five years after earning Gold certification in the country for his feature

“Not A New Case” Chronic Law’s Representative On US Marshall Arrest

News

06/07/2026

Following today’s court hearing involving dancehall artiste Chronic Law, his management has moved to clarify the status of the proceedings, emphasizing that the matter

Chronic Law Arrested in Florida on U.S. Marshals Hold

News

06/07/2026

Dancehall artiste Chronic Law detained in South Florida on U.S. Marshals hold Dancehall artiste Chronic Law, whose legal name is Ackeme Jermane Campbell, was

Sean Paul Scores Two New UK Platinum Certifications For “Got 2 Luv U” and “Do You Remember”

British Music Certifications·Certifications

03/07/2026

Sean Paul earns new Platinum certifications in the United Kingdom for two crossover collaborations. According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), on July 3, 2026, Got 2 Luv

Maxi Priest’s “Close to You” Earns Silver Certification in the U.K.

British Music Certifications·Certifications

03/07/2026

Reggae and R&B legend Maxi Priest has scored another career milestone as his classic hit “Close to You” has officially been certified Silver in

Vybz Kartel’s “Fever” Certified Gold in the U.K.

British Music Certifications·Certifications

03/07/2026

Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel has earned his first Gold certification in the UK with his 2016 hit Fever. According to the British Phonographic Industry,

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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

Album Previews·Exclusives·Interview

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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