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Appleton’s David Morrison On The Art of Rum Finishing at Downtown Kingston Event

Patrons gathered at Appleton Estate‘s “On The Rum” Cask Collection Tour at 105 Water Lane in downtown Kingston on August 7 were treated to an impromptu masterclass in rum-making from Appleton Estate Deputy

by Donovan Watkis

08/08/2026

Shaggy’s Hot Shot Generated More Than US$150 Million for Universal in Its First Year

Shaggy’s magnum opus album Hot Shot was released 26 years ago today. The blockbuster

Common on Scene Stealers, hosted by John Feitelberg for Out of Order

Common Faces Backlash After Saying George W. Bush “May Have Evolved”

Rapper and actor Common is facing criticism online after comments he made

Minister of National Security Dr. Horance Change, content maker Bad Sekki, Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Ganja Clauze at Jamaica House September 17, 2025

Ganja Clauze Responds To Critics Of His Jamaican Independence Day Message

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Social media personality Reuben Hussey, better known as Ganja

Iwaata’s ‘Nuh Leff Mi Gun’ Is The No. 1 Song In Jamaica This Week

Dancehall artiste IWaata’s “Nuh Leff Mi Gun (Anthem)” debuts at No. 1 on

Robert Livingston, Jamaica’s Most Successful Producer of the 21st Century, Awarded the Order of Distinction

Three months ago, Robert Livingston was asked by World Music Views whether

DMG Band kick off Appleton Estate's 'On The Rum' Tour

Appleton Estate Launches ‘On the Rum’ Cask Collection Tour

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Appleton Estate officially launched its “On the Rum” Cask

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Jamaican Artists Claim 57% of Billboard Reggae Albums Chart Debuts in 2026

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

04/08/2026

Buju Banton’s Too Too Bad falls to No. 10 on this week’s Billboard Reggae Albums Chart, extending its run to a second week and

How ‘Jamaica Fried Chicken’ Has Turned Into One Of America’s Fastest-Growing Chicken Brands

Lifestyle

03/08/2026

When people think of Jamaican cuisine, staples such as jerk chicken, curry goat and ackee and saltfish often dominate the conversation. But for entrepreneurs

Vybz Kartel and his fiancée, Sidem Öztürk, have announced they’re expecting their first child together during Reggae Land UK.

Vybz Kartel And His Fiancée, Sidem Öztürk Are Expecting A Baby

Concerts

02/08/2026

Vybz Kartel and his fiancée, Sidem Öztürk, have revealed that they are expecting their first child together. The announcement came during Kartel’s headline performance

Komo Mai owners Romeich Major, Nicholas Mahfood, Jermaule Adair, Chef Stewart

Komo Mai Bets on Experience Over Convention as Chef Shea Stewart Reimagines Jamaican Dining

Lifestyle

02/08/2026

KINGSTON — Jamaica’s restaurant scene has become increasingly competitive, but Chef Shea Stewart, proprierter of the latest addition, believes the next chapter is about far

Tributes Pour In From Reggae Community Following Ras Ajai’s Death

News

02/08/2026

The reggae and dancehall fraternity has been left in shock following the death of recording artist and actor Ras Ajai, with an outpouring of

Jamaican Actor Ras Ajai Who Appeared In Bob Marley: One Love Movie Has Died

News

02/08/2026

Jamaican entertainer and actor Ras Ajai, born Brian Todd Boucher, has died, World Music View can confirm. The reggae and dancehall artiste, who gained

Xenophobia Threatening Africa’s Entertainment Industry

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01/08/2026

Artists Should Not Be Held Responsible For The Actions Of Their Governments Rising xenophobic tensions in South Africa are once again straining relations with

Jay-Z Expands Lawsuit Against Tony Buzbee, Alleges Coordinated Extortion Scheme and Mass Plaintiff Recruitment

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31/07/2026

Jay-Z has filed a sweeping Third Amended Complaint against attorney Tony Buzbee, his law firm, attorney David Fortney, Antigone Curis, Curis Law and Jane

Boy George, shown attending a event in New York, will no longer appear in the West End revival of “Jesus Christ Superstar” following backlash over a song posted to social media. (JP Yim / Getty Images )

Boy George Says He’s Losing Friends Over Pro-Israel Reggae Song After Exiting Jesus Christ Superstar

News

31/07/2026

Boy George says his outspoken support for Israel is costing him both professional opportunities and longtime personal relationships, just days after he withdrew from

Nicki Minaj performs in New Jersey in September 2023. PHOTO: GILBERT FLORES/VARIETY VIA GETTY

Trump Adviser Pursued NICKI MINAJ After Cardi B Endorsed Kamala Harris In 2024 Elections

Politics

31/07/2026

Trump campaign adviser Alex Bruesewitz shared a behind-the-scenes story on the Jack Neel Podcast about a proposed social media response to Cardi B’s endorsement

Keisha Cole and Sean Paul on set at the "(When You Gonna) Give It Up to Me" (known as "Give It Up to Me" music video

Sean Paul Scores Ninth Platinum UK Single, the Most for a Jamaican Act

British Music Certifications

31/07/2026

Sean Paul has earned a new UK Platinum certification for his 2006 collaboration with Keyshia Cole, “(When You Gonna) Give It Up to Me.”

Rapper Notorious B.I.G., born Christopher Wallace, outside his mother’s house in Brooklyn, 1995. A new biography by Justin Tinsley contextualizes his life and death. (Clarence Davis / NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images)

The Notorious B.I.G.’s Grandmother GG Turns 104

News

31/07/2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The legacy of the late hip-hop icon The Notorious B.I.G. was celebrated in a heartfelt way as his Jamaican grandmother, affectionately

Skippa’s “Detox” Tops Jamaica’s Most-Viewed Songs for July 2026 as Bad Gyal Jade Dominates the Chart

YouTube Jamaica Chart

30/07/2026

Skippa’s “Detox” is Jamaica’s most-viewed song for the period of the month of July, 2026, generating 1.13 million YouTube views, according to data obtained

Obama Still Has 2005 Reggae in Rotation: Damian Marley and Nas Make Former President’s 2026 Summer Playlist

News

30/07/2026

Despite dozens of reggae releases hitting streaming platforms in 2026, former U.S. President Barack Obama is revisiting a classic, adding Damian Marley and Nas’

Chronic Law, Vybz Kartel, skippa and Masicka are the top streaming artist on YouTube Jamaica in 2025

Chronic Law Tops Jamaica’s Streaming Chart for July 2026

YouTube Jamaica Chart

30/07/2026

Chronic Law remains Jamaica’s most-streamed artist for the seventh consecutive month in 2026. The deejay, who is currently detained in Florida, generates 9.34 million

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Capleton - Image by Jessica Bui exclusively for World Music Views

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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