Dancehall superstar Sean Paul and Australian singer-songwriter Sia have celebrated another major milestone for their 2016 hit song “Cheap Thrills.” According to World Music Views, On July 3, 2024, the single was certified 9x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), marking 9,000,000 units sold in the United States through both sales and streaming. This certification marks a significant achievement for Sean Paul, being his first feature to reach this milestone and the first single featuring a dancehall artist to be certified 9x Platinum. Produced by Greg Kurstin, the or ..read more

Jada Pinkett Smith fondly recalls a daring declaration of love for her husband, Will Smith, during a memorable trip to Jamaica. In her memoir, “Worthy,” she reflects on the roots of her connection to the island, where her grandmother was born and where she embraced local traditions by giving her children two middle names. Their love story began in the early 1990s when they were introduced by mutual friend Duane Martin. Despite initial hesitations, fueled by Will Smith’s then-marriage to Sheree Zampino, their romance blossomed after Zampino filed for divorce in February 1995. The couple embarke ..read more

Sean Paul’s third studio album, “The Trinity,” has been officially certified 2X Platinum in the United States, by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Achieving this milestone signifies sales and streaming equivalent to 2,000,000 units in the country as of Thursday, March 28th. Originally released in September 2005, “The Trinity” swiftly attained platinum status within just five months. This marks another significant achievement for the 18-track album, following the success of Sean Paul’s previous platinum-selling album, “Dutty Rock,” which is currently certified 3X Platinum i ..read more

According to World Music Views, 105 songs have been certified Diamond and 4 of them are dancehall.  The renown music magazine states that “as the genre evolves and many artists from rock, pop, and hip hop incorporate elements of dancehall into their music, the mainstream media tends to whitewash Dancehall’s influence on popular music. When it hits, It’s retitled and packaged as something else.” Rolling Stone Magazine’s since-edited review of Rihanna’s “Work” defined it as “a tropical house-flavored track featuring Drake,” while a Wall Street Journal article positioned Justin Bieber’s ..read more

In this article: The warrant that was reportedly out for Skeng was an error on the part of the court’s staff.  Skeng who was in Los Angeles with Nicki Minaj last week was present at court this afternoon.  Attorney Christopher Townsend made an application to set the matter for another date which the judge agreed to.  Skeng had no previous run ins with the law and Townsend made it clear to WMV that this matter would not attract a finger print.  Skeng was arrested along with two members of his entourage at the Norman Manley International airport in Kingston, Jamaica last May ..read more

Chronic Law- “Holistic Approach”   2022’s top YouTube streaming artist Chronic Law is sticking to the script and dropping music of a particular kind and dropping them often. His latest “Holistic Approach” revisits his outsider themes where the singer examines the dark recesses of his mind and questions other he was “born on the right planet.”   Ishawna “New Child” Ishawna is back on the prowl with a new song titled “New Child” and a pink themed music video. In her usual man bashing style Ishawna DJs about her lack for moving on. “Low me low low me low me” she sings as the lead singe ..read more

After a remarkable staging of Mega Yush at Sabina Park, and Yush with Beenie Man at Ranny Williams Entertainment Center in the summer, Yush the party series returns to its usual Christmas Eve staging. The event will be held at 36 Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica. Music by: @djkurtriley @creepchromatic @jrchromatic @richiefeelings1 @arifcooper @selectordjbanka Music will be provided by dancehall DJ’s Kurt Riley, Creep Chromatic, Jr Chromatic, Ritchie Feelings, Ari Cooper and DJ Banka. Less than a month ago rapper Ja Rule performed in Kingston, Jamaica for the first time along with A ..read more

Broadcast Commission Executive Director Cordel Green is responding to the recent halt directive to local media outlets that they should immediately desist from playing songs and videos that promote violence, scamming and drug use. The director speaking with Dancehall Report from Geneva Switzerland via WhatsApp messenger said there is “no list” of songs to be banned but the directive applies to any song that fits the description outlined. On Tuesday the Jamaican music community reacted to the news of the Jamaica’s Broadcasting Commission’s “Halt On All Versions Of Music & Music Videos That ..read more

The genesis of dancehall music had toasting at the forefront, that is the ability to talk lyrics on a mic based on what was going on live in the dance. Ikel Marvlus, is part of a new breed of dancehall toasters that are taking the culture into unconventional parts of America. His unique flavor has made him stand out in a sea of other well known youngsters in the music industry. His group “Team Shella” lives up to their name in every city they perform. “I started out in the business from 2007 and grew from there, but actually started to deejay in 2005. I had a passion for entertainment since I ..read more

Dancehall superstar Sean Paul and Australian singer-songwriter Sia have celebrated another major milestone for their 2016 hit song “Cheap Thrills.” According to World Music Views, On July 3, 2024, the single was certified 9x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), marking 9,000,000 units sold in the United States through both sales and streaming. This certification marks a significant achievement for Sean Paul, being his first feature to reach this milestone and the first single featuring a dancehall artist to be certified 9x Platinum. Produced by Greg Kurstin, the or ..read more