World Music Views

Bounty At The Barclays, Killer Set to Headline Reggae Fest July 5

After a 15-year absence from the U.S. stage, dancehall icon Bounty Killer is set to make a historic return with his biggest career performance yet. The legendary artist, born Rodney Pryce, will

by Donovan Watkis

01/05/2025

Promoter George Crooks Optimistic About Beenie Man’s New York Show, Says Tickets Are Going “Pretty Well… Can’t Complain”

Promoter George Crooks is gearing up for Beenie Man’s highly anticipated return

How The 1992 Riots In Los Angeles Inpacted Hip Hop Culture

33 years ago, the 1992 Los Angeles Riots erupted, shaking the nation

Sinners – Review: A Ryan Coogler Classic

No spoilers!! The only time I’ve ever seen more people gathered

Mike Van Named First CEO of Billboard

Billboard has appointed Mike Van as its first-ever CEO, in the publication’s 125-year history.

Issa Trust Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Charity with Upcoming Concert Starring Lila Iké and Shaggy

World Music Views caught with Paul Issa, director of the Issa Trust

Two Jamaicans Inducted Into the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Thom Bell and Sandra “Pepa” Denton of Salt-N-Pepa

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 inductees

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Silent Daddy, Skillibeng, Shenseea, Moliy

“Shake It To The Max (FLY)” By Moliy and Silent Addy Reclaims No. 1 Position On YouTube JA

Charts·YouTube Jamaica Chart

27/04/2025

Moliy reclaims the No. 1 spot on YouTube Jamaica this week with her viral hit “Shake It To The Max (FLY)”, pulling in an

1985: The Digital Birth of Dancehall — Sleng Teng and The Year That Changed Everything

News

26/04/2025

“The 1985, that’s the birth of digital Dancehall,” says Maxine Isis Stowe, music executive, historian, and cultural curator, in an exclusive conversation with World

Spotify to Raise Prices in Jamaica and the Caribbean as ‘Streaming 2.0’ Takes Shape

News

25/04/2025

Spotify will raise its subscription prices in Jamaica and across the Caribbean this summer, part of a global push by the music streaming giant

Justin Bieber Fed Up With Paparazzis and Calls for Change in Emotional Instagram Post: “We Gotta Do Better”

News

25/04/2025

Justin Bieber took to Instagram today to share a deeply personal and emotional message alongside the image of a lion. In the post,

Diana King’s Tougher Than Love Turns 30

News

25/04/2025

Three decades ago today, Jamaican-American singer-songwriter Diana King released her debut album Tougher Than Love via The Work Group, a Sony Music Label. Released on April 25, 1995.

I-Octane Speaks Truth, Soul, and Spiritual Rebirth on New Album ‘God and I’

News

24/04/2025

Reggae-dancehall artist I-Octane is turning the page on pain, expectations, and external validation with the release of his seventh studio album God and I,

Govana & Tarrus Riley drop “Special Times” — Jamaica responds in a big way

Music·News

24/04/2025

Govana and Tarrus Riley teamed up to once again to release “Special Times”, a fusion of dancehall and reggae energy that is quickly making

Travis Scott’s Highest in the Room Surpasses 2 Billion Streams on Spotify

Spotify

24/04/2025

Travis Scott’s hit single Highest in the Room has officially surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify as of April 24, 2025., The track was first

Kathryn Nurse Is Making Caribbean Beauty Global With Immortelle

Beauty·Fashion·Lifestyle

23/04/2025

Kathryn greets you with an intimidating glow, flawless skin, striking confidence, and distinct Caribbean elocution. She has been formulating her beauty products more than

Some Sexy Songs 4 U by PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake Earns Silver Certification in The U.K.

British Music Certifications

23/04/2025

The collaborative album Some Sexy Songs 4 U by PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake is now certified Silver in the U.K. just over a month after its release.

Don Omar andPortuguese-French singer Lucenzo

Don Omar’s “Danza Kuduro” Featuring Lucenzo Surpasses 2 Billion Streams on Spotify

Spotify

23/04/2025

Don Omar’s smash hit “Danza Kuduro” has officially surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify, making it the first song in his catalog to achieve

James Blunt’s “You’re Beautiful” Surpasses 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

News

23/04/2025

James Blunt’s haunting ballad “You’re Beautiful” has officially surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify. The milestone is a new chapter in the enduring legacy of

Whispa Gets Endorsement From Popcaan With New Song “Hot Oil”

News

23/04/2025

Whispa has released a fiery new track titled “Hot Oil,” inspired by his appearance on the viral comedic series Coulda Been Records: JAMAICA Auditions

Exclusive: Dancehall Artist Armanii Signs With UnitedMasters, Charts No. 1 In 12 Countries

News

22/04/2025

Rising Jamaican dancehall artist Armanii has officially inked a deal with UnitedMasters, the independent music distribution platform own by advertising exec Steve Stoute known

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart: Sister Nancy’s ‘One Two’ and Peter Tosh’s Greatest Hits Debut At No. 3 and No. 8 Following Vinyl Reissues

News

22/04/2025

Sister Nancy’s iconic 1982 debut album One Two has made its debut on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, landing at No. 3 on the

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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

Donovan Watkis

Akon performs live in Stockholm, in May.Photographer: Michael Campanella/Redferns/Getty Images

News·Tech

$6 Billion Akon City Gets Final Notice To Begin Construction In Senegal

In 2018, Singer singer Akon announced ambitious plans to build a $6 billion futuristic city in Senegal, inspired by Marvel’s Black Panther. Dubbed Akon

04/08/2024

Monique Njale

Sony Group said Wednesday that it has promoted Hiroki Totoki to chief executive officer as part of a wider management reorganisation © Ian Maule / AFP/File

Tech·Technology

Sony Names Hideaki Nishino as New President and CEO of PlayStation

Sony Group Corporation Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), the powerhouse behind PlayStation, has announced that Hideaki Nishino will take over as President and CEO, effective April

29/01/2025

Donovan Watkis

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

Donovan Watkis

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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

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