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Marcia Griffiths Sets Record Straight About Her Career and Origin Of...
Marcia Griffiths, a legendary figure in reggae music, reflects on her incredible 60-year journey in the music industry. In an exclusive interview with WMV, she shares her thoughts on longevity,...
View ArticleElliot Grainge, 10K Projects Founder & CEO Moves To Atlantic Music Group
Elliot Grainge, 10K Projects Founder & CEO (son of Universal Music Group’s CEO Lucian Grainge) will become CEO of the newly formed Atlantic Music Group. Grainge, 30, sent a note to the staff of...
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Rap City: 35 Years Ago, BET Launched Their Most Legendary Hip-Hop Show
Today August 11, is the 35th Anniversary Of Rap City, a music video television program, aired on BET from August 11, 1989, to November 8, 2008. The show was commissioned by station founder Bob Johnson...
View ArticleDrake’s “Blue Green Red” Causing Rift Between Jamaican Dancehall Producers Of...
Danny Pepperseed is setting the record straight amidst ongoing confusion over the song splits for the 1991 track “When,” by dancehall artist Tiger, produced by Steely and Clevie which was interpolated...
View ArticlePopcaan’s “Twist & Turn” Featuring Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR Surpasses 100...
Dancehall artist Popcaan’s Billboard charting song “Twist & Turn,” featuring Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR, surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify as of Wednesday, August 21, 2024.This marks Popcaan’s...
View Article“Despacito” By Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee Becomes Highest-Selling Latin...
Latin Music’s Highest Certified Singles- 141× Latin Platinum Certification by the RIAAThe highest-selling Latin singles of all time in the US include several iconic songs that have achieved...
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Interview: American Tour Companies Banking On Reggae’s Entertainment...
“In my case, you have to present it like you’re a selecta—set up your songs. That’s the cheat code”- Shaggy on how he stays entertaining.As multiple hip-hop acts, including Lauryn Hill, The Fugees,...
View Article“Pressure Drop” by Toots and the Maytals Now Certified Silver in the UK
Pressure Drop by Toots and the Maytals is now certified Silver in the U.K..The British Phonographic Industry (BPI), issued a Brit Certified Silver Award on Friday (August 23) after it surpassed 200,000...
View ArticleBob Marley’s “Stir It Up” Certified Gold In The U.K. (400,000)
Despite the numerous covers and reinterpretations, it is Bob Marley and The Wailers’ original version of “Stir It Up” that has remained the most iconic over the years. The song becomes certified Gold...
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Rihanna’s Unapologetic Is Now BritCertified 3x Platinum in the U.K.
Rihanna’s seventh studio album Unapologetic is now certified 3x Platinum in the U.K. on August 23, 2024.The album released November 19, 2012 was issued a BritCertified 3x Platinum award for sales and...
View Article‘Redemption Song’ By Bob Marley Certified Gold In Brazil
Redemption Song by Bob Marley and The Wailers is now becomes certified Gold in Brazil. The song was awarded the certification by Pro-Música Brasil for sale surpassing 20,000 units. The acoustic track...
View ArticleSean Paul Becomes First Diamond Certified Dancehall Artist In Brazil With “No...
Sean Paul becomes the first dancehall artist with a song certified Diamante on Brazil. According to Pro-Música Brasil (PMB), his 2018 hit “No Lie” which features British pop singer Dua Lipa, earned the...
View ArticleVeteran Reggae Producer Clive Hunt Releases New Single, “My Heart Cries,”...
Veteran reggae producer Clive Hunt and reggae artist Lutan Fyah have teamed up to release the poignant new single “My Heart Cries,” via Ineffable Records. The song, driven by Lutan Fyah’s powerful...
View ArticleExclusive: Vybz Kartel Reveals He Wants to Collaborate with Bob Marley
Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel revealed he isn’t in a hurry to collaborate with many artists, naming only three reggae legends he’d be open to working with: “Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Bob Marley,”...
View ArticleJamaican Artists with the Most YouTube Subscribers
Jamaica’s YouTube scene is an accurate depiction of the island’s enduring influence on global music and culture. From its roots in the revolutionary rhythms of reggae and dancehall to the modern...
View ArticleThe Comet (Official Music Video) By Vybz Kartel Is No. 1 Trending In Jamaica
Less than 24 hours after its release, Vybz Kartel’s The Comet (Official Music Video) surges to No. 1 on YouTube’s top 50 trending videos in Jamaica on September 14, 2024. It is The Gaza 2.0 artist’s...
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A Day In The Life Of Vybz Kartel- Dances To Teejay’s Drift
Dancehall legend Vybz Kartel spent Sunday serving up his signature charm, swagger, and a healthy dose of controversy. Released from prison on July 31, Kartel has been on an unstoppable roll, leaving...
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“Fake News, Bro”: Alborosie Dismisses $2.5M Price Tag for Harry J Studio’s...
Reggae star Alborosie has laughed off the staggering US$2.5 million price tag for the vintage Helios HJ-1 Dub Station 20-channel mixing console, which is currently up for sale on eBay. The console,...
View ArticleReggae Remains Part Of Canada’s Juno Awards, CEO Addresses Changes to 2025...
After an uproar from the music community, the Juno Awards organized by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) was forced to reverse its ill-conceived decision to remove the Reggae...
View ArticleQueen Latifah Biopic Announced, Backed by HarbourView Equity Partners
A Queen Latifah biopic is in production via a landmark collaboration that promises to redefine biographical storytelling in the entertainment industry. Flavor Unit Entertainment, Westbrook Studios, and...
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