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US President Donald Trump holds a chart as he delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs during an event in the Rose Garden entitled "Make America Wealthy Again" at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 2, 2025. BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images/AFP

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Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs and the Music Industry

The escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and major trading partners—particularly China—under President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff agenda are sending shockwaves through the music industry. From instrument pricing to international collaboration, here

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16/04/2025

Romeich’s Major Brand Drops Luxe Streetwear Backpacks in Red and Black

Dancehall power player and fashion entrepreneur Romeich Major is leveling up with

Buju Banton at the Barclays Arena, Brooklyn. New York, November 17, 2024- image by @AMPWORLDMAG

Buju Banton Calls For Unity As Several Top Dancehall Artists Set Out To Tour The United States

Grammy Award-winning reggae icon Buju Banton is calling for unity as more

Vybz Kartel is the first dancehall artist to sell out two back to back shows at the Barclays Arena in history

Biltmore Ballroom to Barclays Center: Vybz Kartel’s Return Concert Is Dancehall’s Crowning Moment

Main points: Dancehall developed underground in NYC alongside early Hip-Hop, driven by

Gayle King Kisses the Ground After Historic Blue Origin All-Female Spaceflight: A Moment of Triumph and Controversy

Emotions, empowerment, and spectacle as media personality Gayle King joined five

“Put Some Respect on Dancehall’s Name”: CJ Milan Of Reggae Fest Breaks Down the History-Making Vybz Kartel Return at Barclays

What happened at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on April 11 and 12 wasn’t

Vybz Kartel backstage at The Barclays April 11, 2025

Vybz Kartel Left Nothing Onstage in Triumphant Return to NYC: A Night of Redemption, Royalty, and Raw Emotion at Reggae Fest

Cardi B summed it up best: “(I’ve) never seen it (Barclays Center)

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Max Romeo via Instagram. Max Romeo filed a suit against Universal Music Group to claim 47 years of unpaid royalties, that is almost as long as you have been alive. Max Romeo filed a suit against Universal Music Group to claim 47 years of unpaid royalties, that is almost as long as you have been alive.

Max Romeo Dies at 80 From Reported Heart Complications Amid Ongoing $15M Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group

News

12/04/2025

Jamaican reggae legend Max Romeo has died at the age of 80 from reported heart complications, just months after filing a major lawsuit against

Johnny Nash’s “I Can See Clearly Now” Goes Platinum in the UK After More Than 50 Years

British Music Certifications·Certifications·News

11/04/2025

Johnny Nash’s beloved classic “I Can See Clearly Now” has officially been certified Platinum in the United Kingdom, recognizing over 400,000 units sold, according

Vybz Kartel Says He Now Lives in the U.S. Following Visa Reinstatement

News

11/04/2025

Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel revealed during a candid interview on The Breakfast Club on Friday that he now resides in the United States, following

Nelly and Kelly Rowland’s “Dilemma” Surpasses 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

News

09/04/2025

Nelly and Kelly Rowland’s iconic duet “Dilemma” has officially surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify as of April 9, 2025. Released in June 25,

Ding Dong Announces New Album With “Bad Man Forward, Bad Man Pull Up” Remix

Album Previews

08/04/2025

Ding Dong has reached a career milestone with his dancehall anthem “Bad Man Forward Bad Man Pull Up” surpassing 10 million streams on Spotify. The

Vybz Kartel Returns to the Stage in New York: These Are His Top Songs and Cities in the U.S. Right Now

News

08/04/2025

Dancehall King Vybz Kartel is set to make his historic comeback to the U.S. stage with two massive shows in Brooklyn New York City’s Barclays Arena

Honi B Launches “The Honi Pot Show”: A New Space for Conversations and Connections

News

06/04/2025

On April 14, 2025, “The Honi Pot Show,” a new podcast hosted by media personality Honi B, will begin its run, bringing listeners into

Victoria Mallo plays Lillian in the Edna Manley College Student production of Tick Tock

‘Tick Tock’ Tackles Gender, Power, and Jamaican Identity Through Dancehall and Drama

Culture·Theatre

05/04/2025

Dancehall music is the soundtrack of Tick Tock, the stage play now showing at Edna Manley College of the Visual & Performing Arts. First

Byron Messia’s “Talibans” Becomes First Trap-Dancehall Song to Earn Platinum Certification in the UK

British Music Certifications·Certifications

04/04/2025

Byron Messia’s Talibans becomes the first Trap-Dancehall song to be certified Platinum in the UK. According to the British Phonographic Industry the song has

“I Absolutely Screamed!”: Jamaican Beauty Influencer Shelby On Being Recognized by Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty

News

04/04/2025

When 26 year old Jamaican beauty influencer Shelby received her first Fenty Beauty PR package, it wasn’t just a box of makeup—it was a

Pinky Cole Shares New Outlook After Losing Slutty Vegan — and Almost Her Life

News

03/04/2025

Exclusive Interview With People She Reveals Resilience, Reinvention, and a Big Future Ahead Pinky Cole Hayes, the visionary founder of Slutty Vegan, has always

Buju Banton and Vybz Kartel Are Creating a Defining Moment in U.S. Reggae,” Says Record Label President

Features

02/04/2025

Adam Gross, head of Ineffable Records, has been at the forefront of some of the most significant changes in the reggae music industry, particularly

Reggae Man Clive Hunt On Surviving Extortion, Assassination Attempts and Producing Music For the World

News

02/04/2025

Clive Hunt, born Maurice Hunt, describes himself as a “Reggae Man” because he has lived a life steeped in the rich and turbulent history

Top Songs in Jamaica for the First Quarter of 2025 on YouTube

Charts·YouTube Jamaica Chart

31/03/2025

Jamaica’s music scene continues to be a vibrant with the first quarter of 2025 seeing an Trap Dancehall dominating the list, with multiple artists (Jamal, Cash

Store No. 1: A former Dolly Madison ice cream shop, Steve Ells opened the first Chipotle here, a few blocks from the University of Denver's campus, in 1993. "I remember the first couples day I was just looking, like, okay, when are the people coming in?" Ells once recalled. Denver Post via Getty Images

Steve Ells Becomes the First “Burrito Billionaire”—The Founder of Chipotle Joins the World’s Richest

Finance and Investing·WMV Money

31/03/2025

Steve Ells, the visionary chef behind Chipotle, has officially joined the billionaire ranks, marking a significant milestone in the fast-casual dining industry. According to

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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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Features·Tech

For US$90,000 an Hour, You Can Book a Meeting with Sizzla’s Former Label CEO, Dame Dash

For anyone seeking music business advice from Roc-A-Fella Co-founder Dame Dash, it will cost US$22,500 for every 15 minutes. Dash is the latest industry

15/04/2024

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Tech

Universal Music and Google Are Joining Forces for AI-Generated Songs

Google and Universal Music are currently engaged in negotiations to secure a deal involving AI ‘deepfake’ generated songs, according to the Financial Times. This

10/08/2023

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Tech

Meta Invents Reggae Robots, Stephen & Chino Say Freddie McGregor Will Not Use Artificial Intelligence To Help His Performances

World Music Views asked the sons of Freddie McGregor, who is recovering from an illness if they would use AI to assist him in

09/08/2023

Editor

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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