In an exclusive interview with World Music Views, dancehall legend Vybz Kartel opened up about his highly anticipated performance at the Freedom Street concert set for December 31, promising fans an unforgettable experience. Known for his dynamic persona and lyrical mastery spanning two decades, Kartel detailed his plans, which include a series of …

The History Of Reggaetón, Reggae and Dancehall as told by Maxine Isis Stowe, the former Columbia Records executive, sits at the intersection of Reggaetón, Reggae and Dancehall. She played a pivotal role in signing acts like Shy Guy singer Diana King, who she had a similar vision for her as Rihanna achieved, if only Diana could have let go off the s…

Roger Steffens on Bob Marley: One Love Movie and Reggae's US$2 Million Archives. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldmusicviews/support

Colin Gayle is the manager of Grammy Winning South African star Tyla. He is a Jamaican who found success in the music business working with acts like Kenny Lattimore, Jazzy Jeff, Jill Scott 50 Cent and more. Colin Gayle has over 25 years in the business and is a Co-Founder and CEO of Africa Creative Agency. --- Support this podcast: https://podcast…

Aidonia opens up about his album "Occupied Mind," major label deal, and willingness to do a 'Best of Both Worlds' project with Masicka. More on worldmusicviews.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldmusicviews/support

In 1982, Grammy nominated reggae band Musical Youth achieved global success with their hit “Pass The Dutchie,” a song based on The Mighty Diamonds’ “Pass The Kouchie.” Three decades later, members Dennis Seaton, Michael Grant, Kelvin Grant, Frederick Waite Junior (Junior Waite), and a representative of Patrick Waite’s estate initiated legal proceed…

RZA’s debut studio album, "Bobby Digital in Stereo," was executive produced by music mogul turned hotelier Jon Baker. Released on his Gee Street label 25 years go on November 24, 1998. It’s a superhero experimental concept album based on a story featuring RZA rhyming as an alter-ego named ‘Bobby Digital’: The name that had be cleared by the Jamaica…

Bob Marley Tops Billboard’s 2023 ‘Year-End’ Reggae Charts—For Fourth Year In A Row. Read more on worldmusicviews.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldmusicviews/support

Forensic Musicologist Brian McBrearty says he believes the copyright lawsuit filed by Steely and Clevie against the reggaeton community is silly and has no basis. The riddim making duo submitted a copyright documents for the 1990s dancehall hit song “Dem Bow” by Shabba Ranks in a Los Angeles Court, but Brian, speaking exclusively with WMV says that…

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From World Music Views: His name is Abdul Karim Abdullah, founder and CEO of Afrofuture, a festival and company which had to change its name from ‘Afrochella’ due to a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by the organizers of the more popular Coachella Festival which grossed more than $100 million this year . After a successful five year run as the…

The Issa Trust Foundation puts on a concert every year in aid of charities at the Couples Resort. Paul Issa talks with JR Watkis about the state of reggae, his upbringing in Jamaica and the work of the Trust. Watch full interview on YouTube.com/worldmusicviews worldmusicviews.com Follow @worldmusicviews on social media Follow : @issatrustfoundation…

Reggae and dancehall is lacking leadership and unity according to multi-instrumentalist Michael Goldwasser. Speaking exclusively with WMV the co-founder of New York based record label Easy Star said a lot of the issues in the genres could be straighten out if there was a focus on the bigger picture and a united voice.“Me being from the outside and …

Billboard Power 100 Woman Sherrese Clarke Soares owns Despacito, YouTube's most viewed song. She is an American Private Equity executive, born to Jamaican parents and is a major player in the music acquisition race as founder/CEO of HarbourView Equity Partners. The former Morgan Stanley intern acquired all of Despacitio singer Luis Fonsi real name …

Vin Rock Of Naughty By Nature About Hip Hop History and the dancehall connection. We talk about the birth of Hip Hop and when it became commercially appealing, Tupac's impact, NWA etc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldmusicviews/support

217 songs charted on Billboard’s Afrobeats U.S. chart and many of them, like Last Last by Burna Boy, Calm Down by Rema and Selena Gomez and Essence by Wizkid, Justin Bieber and Tems swung over to the Hot 100 pop charts. For those who say Afrobeats is having a moment like Kranium in a Fix interview, that moment just won’t let up as the songs get bet…

Igor Katz co-founded Ineffable Music which is the second largest independent reggae record label globally. One of their secrets to success is capitalizing on the live music industry using technology and a knowledge base among a diverse team. Every week there are 4 recurring compilation albums on the Billboard Reggae Chart, ‘Legend: The Best Of Bob …

JoAnn Squillace and Stephen Drummond join WMV to talk about a list of reggaeton songs that have been brought into evidence to support the ongoing copyright infringement case against several latin artists, producers, publishing companies and record labels filed by Dancehall producer pioneers Steely and Clevie. Since this conversation over 1000 new s…

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Maffio talks about Reggaeton artist stealing from dancehall and reggae artist and the need to pay homage. He produced Chillax, with Farruko and Ky-Mani Marley: With over 800 million views it is the highest streaming song on YouTube that features a Marley as of March 2023. 🚨 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jHxvtP97f8&t=21s📲 @worldmusicviews on IG, …

🚨 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jHxvtP97f8&t=21s📲 : @worldmusicviews📰 : http://worldmusicviews.com🎧 PLAYLISTS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPiFfJ0UTqE&list=PLvSdBM1nKeD1p-0IaLLBp6IRwUFJY1SIaStephen Drummond Esq and his business partner JoAnn Squillace filed a $300 million lawsuit against Miley Cyrus and got an undisclosed settleme…

https://worldmusicviews.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQnVFNAF9wQ9unubnJK2Bhw https://www.instagram.com/worldmusicviews/ William Richards is a long time photo journalist who has captured the biggest names in music. He talks about the new advancements in photography and his plans to develop his brand and further monetize his life's work. ---…

worldmusicviews.com presents WMV Podcast Season 9, Episode 120."Entering Africa" with music PR agent Lakeshia Marie Ford of Ford Communications, Founder CEOWoodXWatta, Founder. 🚨 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jHxvtP97f8&t=21s 📲 FOLLOW: @worldmusicviews 📰 VISIT: http://worldmusicviews.com 🎧 PLAYLISTS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP…

World Music Views More on worldmusicviews.com Check out our YouTube Channel Follow World Music Views on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Queen of Hip Hop Nicki Minaj is back with her Queen radio on Amazon’s AMP! app and she announced that Republic Records has given her a new record label “because they don’t want her to go anywhere.” She avoids announc…

🚨 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jHxvtP97f8&t=21s 📲 FOLLOW: @worldmusicviews 📰 VISIT: http://worldmusicviews.com 🎧 PLAYLISTS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPiFfJ0UTqE&list=PLvSdBM1nKeD1p-0IaLLBp6IRwUFJY1SIa The Evolution of Reggae Music and Black History: https://youtu.be/egb_xCQ29bM WMV talks with the director of the new video expl…

Fresh on the heels of his recent Grammy nomination for Come Fly Wit Mi, Shaggy talks with JR Watkis ok the recent developments in his career and the music industry. Follow @jrwatkis and @direalshaggy on all social media --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldmusicviews/support…

Harvey Mason Jr. CEO Of The Recoding Academy says there was never a threat to discontinue the Best Reggae Album Category at the Grammys and there has been over 700 submissions over the last 5 years. Over the years there has been reports from Grammy voting members that the reggae category has been under threat of being removed from the awards and th…

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Sshh shares her journey from Punk to reggae music and being the principal of Trojan Jamaica, a mother and band leader.“SSHH’s music … doesn’t sacrifice the knack for melody Zak picked up playing with groups like The Who and Oasis, or by being the son of one of the most melodious groups in rock history.”– Entertainment Weekly“The duo deliver a faith…

This is an edited version of the Cultural Capital talks at the Edna Manley College of the Visual And Performing Arts.Follow JR Watkis on social media @jrwatkisget the book at culcap.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldmusicviews/support

Zak Richard Starkey is an English rock drummer who has performed and recorded with English rock band the Who since 1996. He is also the third drummer to have appeared with English rock band Oasis. In 2020, he toured Brazil with U-Roy as guitarist. Other musicians and bands he has worked with include Johnny Marr, Paul Weller, the Icicle Works, the W…

Craig Serani Marsh (born 7 June 1982), known professionally as Serani, is a Jamaican dancehall singer and producer who has a joint venture deal with Phase One Communications in NYC. He is best known for his involvement in Sean Paul's album The Trinity and his 2008 single "No Games" 2006–2008: Early career/Production credits In 2006, Serani co-produ…

Mackeda Bramwell, BA. JD. GDLP. LEC Barrister, Solicitor and Notary Public (Canada) Solicitor (Australia) Attorney at Law (Jamaica) Partner | Koradek Law, Professional Corporation Bramwell is a Partner at Koradek Law, Professional Corporation, based in Toronto and Kingston, Jamaica. Her practice focuses on Business law, Real estate, Immigration and…

In this episode JR Is interviewed and in conversation with reggae legend Tony Rebel about the power of music. They discuss JR's latest book Cultural Capital To Financial Capital which is now available on amazon and on culcap.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldmusicviews/support…

Solicitor, Rodney Borde-Kuofie, turned his passion for sports and music into his business. Starting as a young musician and competing in multiple sports at the highest youth level; he formed Rubikon after working at leading London Human Rights Law firm, B.M Birnberg & Co. Having already embarked on a career as a professional West End DJ whilst an u…

The featured artist this week is Kelly G. He is a House music DJ and music executive at 300 Entertainment. Kelly G was instrumental in starting the career of Steve Harvey and later developed programs on BET such as 106 and park, The BET Hip Hop Awards. As music director for BET he gave artists like Alicia Keys, Chris Brown and J-Cole their first in…

NOLAN BAYNES is an entertainment marketing executive, media visionary, and production veteran based in New York City. He is currently a managing partner at IAS Agency, a think tank that is heavily focused on brand marketing and tourism for Ghana, South Africa, and New Orleans. He also serves as a senior consultant for an array of entertainment clie…

Gramps Morgan is the son of legendary reggae artiste Denroy Morgan, and member of Grammy Award-winning reggae band Morgan Heritage. He has three solo albums, his feature with india Irie Therapy, peaked at number 22 on the US R&B/ Hip Hop singles chart and the Adult contemporary chart.His latest album Positive Vibration is nominated for Best Reggae …

Sarah is a British comedian who has gained popularity with her rendition of dancehall and hip hop songs on social media. Drake repost her content as she and her brother "John" continues to do their naturalism take on pop culture. Follow World Music Viewswww.worldmusicviews.comtwitter: @worldmusicviewsFacebook: World Music ViewsInstagram: @worldmusi…

Tosh Alexander is a Jamaican singer who got a breakthrough feature on the hit Twerk It by Busta Rhymes and Nicki Minaj. The song song currently has over 68 million Youtube streams and peaked at number 4 on the Billboard bubbling Under R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart. Her new clothing line was inspired by travesties happening with black youth across the wor…

Alborosie is an Italian-Jamaican reggae singer who won the MOBO award for best reggae act in 2011.He has 8 solo albums, with his latest being "For the Culture".He revealed exclusively that he signed to Sony Music Italy and he continues to be one of the most sought after reggae acts around the world. He mentioned that one year he did over 200 shows.…

Gyptian is one of the most successful reggae singers. in they interview we talk about his music, his song writing formula and whether or not he will take the vaccine.worldmusicviews.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldmusicviews/support

Hector Lewis is the lead percussion player in Chronixx’ Zinc Fence Redemption Band. He has toured the world and has played integral roles in the development of reggae music with other artists and through his lead role in Chronixx’s live show. His mother, Reggae songbird Barbara Jones, continues to have a major influence on his approach to music and…

Her new song “You” with Damian Marley is a certified banger.The song is about two lovers who can’t seem to find harmony with each other. Damian is in full character as he laments ‘That one here named “you” I know you think that I’m a hunting boy And I don’t really wanna waste my time’ as he goes back and forth with Yendry.In the music video the two…

The top women in dancehall are yet to hit the Billboard chart. Here, Anthony Miller and I discuss how they might hit the Billboard charts using culture and big records. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldmusicviews/support

Ziggy Marley is the eldest son of Bob Marley. He is an eight time grammy award winner with multiple hits and world class tours under his belt. In this podcasts he shares insights into the music industry on how to make it as an independent artist and adapt to changes in the industry.With five children, the reggae icon Ziggy Marley knows a few things…

Savannah Baker has styled everyone in the music industry including Rihanna for several of her projects such as the Savage Fenty photoshoot and the Grammys Wild Thoughts Performance with DJ Khaled. She styled Usher, Katy Perry, done album covers for PopCaan, Damian Marley and Spice. She is charming, creative and making an impact on the world of art …

Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings join me to discuss music, music business and how to monetize culture. They are the hosts of Earn Your Leisure Podcast which is the one of the top Business podcast. Follow IG @jrwatkisYoutube.com/worldmusicview--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldmusicviews/support…

Chris Williams is the CEO of Proven Wealth. In this episode he shares lessons from the financial industry that can be applied to the music and cresative industries. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldmusicviews/support

I am joined by Evon Mullings, General Manager of The Jamaica Music Society. The music collections society has paid out nearly 200 million dollars since inception and he shares what the society does, their value to the artists and rights holders community and gives his list of artist that have the most potential.Follow:IG: worldmusicviewsTwitter: wo…