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Jamaica Delegation to Petition King Charles Over Slavery Reparations

A Jamaican delegation petitioned King Charles III on Monday as Caribbean nations intensify calls for reparations over Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade. The delegation, which includes representatives from Jamaica and

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07/09/2026

Miley Cyrus’ “Party in the U.S.A.” Hits Historic 17× RIAA Platinum Milestone

Miley Cyrus’ “Party in the U.S.A.” is now 17× Platinum certification in

MIAMI-BIGJUDE's “We Outside Today” Debuts At No. 1 In Jamaica

MIAMI-BIGJUDE Holds No. 1 as Govana’s “Satellite” Blasts Into Jamaica’s YouTube Top Five

KINGSTON, Jamaica — MIAMI-BIGJUDE continues to command Jamaica’s YouTube chart, while Govana

Bad Bunny headiness Superbly LX, rapper Cardi B dances in his set

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Scores Seven Emmy Wins

Bad Bunny’s Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show has won seven 2026

Sean Paul Earns First 2-Billion-Stream Spotify Hit With Clean Bandit and Anne-Marie’s “Rockabye”

The socially conscious dance smash becomes only the second song featuring a

Beyoncé Celebrates 20 Years of B’Day With Expanded 31-Track Deluxe Edition

The anniversary release features collaborations with Selena, Maluma, and Pharrell, alongside B-sides,

“Jamaican (Bam Bam)” Makes Spotify’s Songs of Summer 2026

A Jamaican classic has found new life on the global stage, as

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

Appleton Estate Wraps Month Long On The Rum Series After 21 Stops Across Jamaica

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03/09/2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum brought its month-long “On the Rum” series to a close on August 29, following 21 stops across Jamaica celebrating rum,

Drake Set To Premiere Fear Of Mission Out On YouTube September 15

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03/09/2026

Canadian superstar Drake has announced the premiere of Fear Of Missing Out on YouTube September 15. He posted the announcement to his 140 million

5 Years Ago Usain Bolt Released His Debut Album “Country Yutes”

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03/09/2026

Debuted at No. 6 on Billboard Reggae Albums Chart Five years ago, on September 3, 2021, Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt added another chapter

Highest Billboard Reggae Albums Chart Debuts Over The Last Two Years

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

02/09/2026

The Billboard Reggae Albums Chart has welcomed nearly two dozen debuts over the past two years, with American reggae acts and Jamaican dancehall and

Exclusive: Updated Vybz Kartel’s God & Time Opening Week Numbers

Album Sales

02/09/2026

Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel’s God & Time generated 2,776 album-equivalent units in the United States during its first week, according to updated U.S. consumption data

Steelie and Clevie Dealt Massive Blow As Bad Bunny Scores Major Win in Reggaeton Copyright Lawsuit

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02/09/2026

Jamaican dancehall production duo Steelie and Clevie have been dealt a massive legal blow after Bad Bunny and other major artists scored a key

Top 10 songs on YouTube Jamaica August 2026

YouTube Jamaica Chart

01/09/2026

The Top 10 songs on YouTube Jamaica generated a combined 10.095 million local views in August 2026. Skippa and Malie Donn-associated releases combined for

Masicka’s Forever Reign Spends Second Week on Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

01/09/2026

Dancehall star Masicka’s third studio album, Forever Reign, spends a second consecutive week on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. The album currently sits at

Chronic Law Pleads Not Guilty in US Federal Gun Case, Denied Bail

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01/09/2026

Dancehall artist Chronic Law has pleaded not guilty to a federal firearm charge in Georgia, where he has been ordered to remain in custody

Top Jamaican Dancehall No. 1 Hits on the Billboard Hot 100

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01/09/2026

Reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100—the benchmark singles chart in the United States—is a considerably rare achievement. Several dancehall infused songs have

Masicka Dethrones Chronic Law as Jamaica’s No. 1 Artist on YouTube in August

YouTube Jamaica Chart

01/09/2026

For the first time this year, Chronic Law is not Jamaica’s No. 1 artist on YouTube for the month, as Masicka surged ahead of

Beenie Man’s Eminence Misses Billboard Reggae Albums Chart Following Strong iTunes Showing

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

01/09/2026

Beenie Man’s new album Eminence did not debut on this week’s Billboard Reggae Albums chart, despite an encouraging opening on iTunes that saw the

Instagram Account Suspensions, Hacking and False Claims Fuel Growing Backlash

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31/08/2026

In April 2024, WIRED documented what happened to fashion influencer Lauren Holifield after Instagram banned an account that generated a six-figure annual income and

Lionel Messi Trends Worldwide After Announcing Retirement From International Football

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31/08/2026

Lionel Messi says he will retire from international soccer following the 2026 World Cup, putting renewed attention on the iconic Argentina No. 10

Tickets For Cardi B’s BZR WKND In Jamaica Range From $12,000 To Almost $2 Million

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31/08/2026

Jamaica is gearing up for a major entertainment weekend as Cardi B brings her “Little Miss Drama” experience to the Jamaica National Stadium as

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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

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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

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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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