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That Time Beyoncé Brought Dancehall to the Super Bowl — But Sean Paul Was Missing From “Baby Boy” Set

When Beyoncé took command of the Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show on February 3, 2013, she delivered a performance built for one of the biggest stages in entertainment. There were towering visuals,

by World Music Views Collective

05/10/2026

Chris Brown and Diamond Brown’s Child Support Battle Escalates as His Other Children’s Mothers Come to His Defense

Chris Brown’s co-parenting dispute with Diamond Brown, the mother of his daughter

Drake is among the top streaming artist in the U.S. so far this year. The RIAA Mid-year Report finds that streaming leads music consumption

Drake Continues Grammy Boycott After Releasing Three Albums This Year

Drake appears to be continuing his boycott of the Grammy Awards, despite

FBI Director Kash Patel Engaged to Country Singer Alexis Wilkins After 3 Years of Dating

FBI Director Kash Patel is engaged to country singer Alexis Wilkins after

Millie Small Still Holds the Record For Highest Billboard Hot 100 Peak by a Jamaican Woman, 62 Years Later

Millie Small was 17 years old when she first entered the Billboard

Chronic Law Holds No. 1 as Skippa and Alaine Score Top YouTube Jamaica Debuts

Chronic Law remains the artist to beat on YouTube Jamaica, holding the

Popcaan Is the Last Jamaican to Debut on Both the Hot 100 and Billboard 200

Popcaan has become the most recent Jamaican recording artist to have both

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Dominican Streaming Giant Santiago Matías Sparks Backlash After Posts About “Invading Haiti” and Making Haitians “Slaves”

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03/10/2026

SANTO DOMINGO — October 3, 2026 — Santiago Matías, the Dominican media mogul and streamer better known as “Alofoke,” has ignited controversy after publishing

Sean Paul Surpasses 19 Billion Spotify Streams, Extending His Lead As Most Streamed Jamaican

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03/10/2026

Sean Paul has surpassed 19 billion Spotify streams, extending his lead as the most streamed Jamaican artist in history. According to data last updated

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Ian Lewis Calls for Grammys to Separate Reggae and Dancehall Categories

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02/10/2026

Inner Circle bandleader Ian Lewis is calling for reggae and dancehall to be recognized as separate genres at the Grammy Awards, arguing that although

HUGEL and SOLTO’s “Jamaican (Bam Bam)” Certified Silver in the UK

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02/10/2026

HUGEL and SOLTO (FR)’s global dance hit “Jamaican (Bam Bam)” has been certified Silver in the United Kingdom, adding another milestone to the latest

Sean Paul Turns Up the Energy With New Single “DIP” Featuring Sommer Ray

New Music·News

02/10/2026

Grammy Award-winning dancehall star Sean Paul has released his latest single, “DIP,” a high-energy collaboration with creator, DJ and producer Sommer Ray. Released through

Vybz Kartel Announces New Album ‘The Sun’ Following ‘God & Time’

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01/10/2026

Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel is keeping his foot firmly on the gas, announcing another album titled The Sun, just months after the release of

Rick Ross Declares Innocence — and Makes Rigatoni Plans

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01/10/2026

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Rick Ross walked out of custody Thursday and wasted little time addressing the domestic violence charges against him, firmly denying

Masicka to Headline Forever1NE Music Festival in Portmore

Concerts·News

01/10/2026

Dancehall star Masicka is set to make a major homecoming when he headlines the inaugural Forever1NE Music Festival at Caymanas Park in Portmore on

Rapper Rick Ross Arrested in Miami Beach on Felony Battery by Strangulation Charge

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01/10/2026

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Rapper Rick Ross was arrested in Miami Beach early Thursday and is facing domestic violence-related charges, including felony battery by

Most Popular Songs In Jamaica – September 2026

YouTube Jamaica Chart

01/10/2026

Malie Donn and Dan Sky’s ‘Vancleef Pt 2’ Leads YouTube Jamaica’s Top Songs for September Malie Donn and Dan Sky’s “Vancleef Pt 2” was

Sean Paul Collaborator Sia Sells 50% Stake in Music Catalog for $180 Million

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30/09/2026

Australian pop star and songwriter Sia has reportedly sold a 50% stake in her music catalog for a staggering $180 million, in a deal

Turki Alalshikh Claims Dua Lipa Won’t Perform at Fury-Joshua Fight Because She Has ‘Something With the Arabs’

Sports

30/09/2026

Turki Alalshikh has made a startling claim about Dua Lipa, suggesting the global pop superstar declined to perform at the upcoming Tyson Fury vs.

Vybz Kartel Is the Only Dancehall Artist to Debut Three New Projects on Billboard Reggae Albums Chart in the Last Two Years

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart·News

30/09/2026

Vybz Kartel has added another distinction to his extensive Billboard history, becoming the only dancehall artist to debut three new projects on the Billboard

Chronic Law Reclaims YouTube Jamaica Crown for September

Charts·YouTube Jamaica Chart

30/09/2026

Chronic Law has reclaimed his throne as the most-streamed artist on YouTube in Jamaica, leading the platform’s local music rankings for September 2026 with

Druski Calls Himself the Modern-Day Eddie Murphy or Kevin Hart as Comedy Empire Expands

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30/09/2026

Druski isn’t being shy about where he believes his career is headed. The 32-year-old comedian and content creator, whose real name is Drew Desbordes,

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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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