Behind the Music: Shaggy Reflects on “Angel” as it Surpasses 500 Million...
The sing along ballad “Angel” by Shaggy featuring Barbadian singer Rayvon has surpassed 500 million streams on Spotify. it is Shaggy’s second song to reach the milestone and Rayvon’s first. “Angel,”...
View ArticleChronixx Receives First RIAA Gold Certification for “Eternal Light” with Free...
“Eternal Light,” by the R&B group Free Nationals featuring reggae singer Chronixx, is now certified Gold in the U.S., with sales and streaming equivalents surpassing 500,000 units. The award was...
View Article‘Shenyeng Anthem’ By Shenseea BritCertified Silver In The U.K.
Dancehall artist Shenseea has earned her first U.K. certification with “Shenyeng Anthem,” produced by Chimney Records. On September 20, the British Phonographic Industry awarded the track a Silver...
View ArticleKarol G’s “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” Charts No. 1 Across Latin America
“Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” by Karol G dominates Latin countries such as Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Spain. The track about missed opportunities was released on June 21, 2024 and has...
View ArticleGramps Morgan Says He Is Banking on Spice’s ‘Mirror 25’ To Win Best Reggae...
Gramps Morgan revealed in an exclusive interview with WMV that he’s backing Spice’s third studio album Mirror 25 for Best Reggae Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards. He praised her career achievements,...
View ArticleYouTube and SESAC Reach Agreement to Reinstate Videos for Burna Boy, J. Cole,...
SESAC (Society of European Stage Authors and Composers), the second oldest Performing Rights organization in the U.S. has announced that it has reached an agreement with YouTube to ensure equitable...
View ArticleStick Figure Holds 30% Of The Billboard Reggae Albums Chart
World Music Views presents the latest edition of the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart for the week ending October 5, 2024. The chart continues to highlight the timeless nature of reggae, with legendary...
View ArticlePapa San Blocked from Visiting Unresponsive Lt. Stitchie: “I’m Still in Shock”
Legendary reggae gospel singer Papa San is disheartened after being blocked from visiting his brother in Christ, Lt. Stitchie, who recently suffered a severe brain hemorrhage and is currently...
View ArticleRihanna Ready to “Do It Up” for the Holidays: “Christmas is a Very Big Thing...
While Mariah Carey thinks it’s not yet time to roll out promotions for her annual Christmas hit “All I Want For Christmas,” music superstar Rihana is ready. The global superstar Rihanna is preparing to...
View ArticleEvery Sean Paul Song Surpassing 100 Million Spotify Streams
Sean Paul has become the the first Jamaican artist to have 26 songs surpass 100 million streams on Spotify, with two of the songs which he featured on surpassing 1billion streams. His ability to blend...
View ArticleShaggy’s 2001 Hit “Angel” Featuring Rayvon Earns Platinum Certification in...
Shaggy’s 2001 hit “Angel,” featuring Rayvon, release by MCA/Geffen Records has now achieved Platinum certification in the U.K., with sales and streams exceeding 600,000 units. This award, officially...
View ArticleMurder She Wrote By Chaka Demus and Pliers Certified Platinum In The U.K.
Murder She Wrote, by dancehall duo Chaka Demus and Pliers has been certified Platinum in the U.K.According to the British Phonographic Industry the track has sold over 600,000 units with data measured...
View ArticleThe Honorable Shyne Hits #1 on Hulu: Doc Chronicles...
The Honorable Shyne has climbed to the #1 spot on Disney’s Hulu streaming platform. Directed by Marcus A. Clarke and produced in collaboration with Andscape, the nearly two-hour documentary premiered...
View ArticleMasicka’s Generation of Kings Becomes Spotify’s Most-Streamed Album in...
Spotify’s most streamed albums in Jamaica for 2024, comes three years after the platform entered the island. Album chart-toppers are a mix of dancehall, R&B, pop, and soul music. Here’s a breakdown...
View ArticleStick Figure – A White Reggae Band – Outperforms Shaggy, Sean Paul, and...
Stick Figure, an all white reggae band based in California is the highest-ranked living reggae act on the 2024 Billboard Year-End Reggae Albums Artist Chart for the sixth consecutive year. The...
View ArticleExclusive: Jeff Fully Auto Plans to Sue Byron Messia Over Talibans Rights,...
In an exclusive interview, rising dancehall artist Jeff Fully Auto shared the story behind his track “Big Guns,” which he claims inspired elements of Byron Messia’s hit song “Talibans.” The latter,...
View ArticleRihanna Is The Most Streamed Caribbean Artist On Deezer For 2024, Hip Hop Is...
Rihanna is the most-streamed Caribbean artist on Deezer for 2024– with an extensive catalog of hits, including tracks from her iconic Anti album and the globally adored Work. The company revealed...
View ArticleVybz Kartel’s Top 100 Songs On Spotify
Vybz Kartel, the undisputed “Worl’ Boss” of Dancehall, will making his debut stadium performance on Tuesday December 31 in Kingston Jamaica at an event dubbed “Freedom Street.” The 48 year old artist...
View Article“Hot Shot” by Shaggy Officially Ranked Biggest Album By A Caribbean Act On...
Shaggy’s Hot Shot, his career-defining fifth studio album, holds a prestigious spot as the 61st greatest album on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums of the 21st Century. This makes it the highest-ranked album...
View ArticleTracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” Surpasses 1 Billion Streams on Spotify
Tracy Chapman’s timeless classic “Fast Car” has reached an incredible milestone, surpassing 1 billion streams on Spotify. The achievement was reached in January 17, 2025 nearly 37 years ago after it...
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