Several top reggae and dancehall stars have yet to achieve a certified Gold single or album by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Legends like Jimmy Cliff, Burning Spear, Beres Hammond
Following UMG’s $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music and comments made by CEO Sir Lucian Grainge during an October analyst call, alongside insights from Virgin Co-CEOs JT Myers and Nat Pastor on
DJ Mac produced the most-streamed song on YouTube in Jamaica to date: “Empty” by Trap Dancehall standout Chronic Law. Known for its haunting departure from traditional dance-inducing Jamaican dancehall, “Empty” is a
The Hard Rock brand, which started as a humble American-style café in London in 1971, has evolved into a $5.9 billion global empire thanks to its acquisition by the Seminole Tribe of
“Someone Loves You Honey” by British-Jamaican singers June Lodge and Jamaican toaster Prince Mohammed (George Nooks) topped the Dutch Top 40 in the summer of 1982, staying at No. 1 for six
In an exclusive interview with World Music Views, legendary reggae artist George Nooks reflects on his experiences growing up in Kingston, Jamaica, during the 1970s, a period when Rastafarians faced severe social
Puerto Rican reggaeton and Latin trap sensation Ozuna has entered four songs in the billions streaming club on Spotify. As of October 6, 2024, The Taki Taki singer has amassed over 37
“Could You Be Loved,” released as the first single from Bob Marley & The Wailers’ 12th studio album Uprising in 1980, has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify as of September 19,
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