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World Music Views
by World Music Views
worldmusicviews.com presents World Music Views Podcast.A show about monetizing the music business, but connecting technology and cultures. Covering the biggest stories in niche music genres around the world.
Episodes
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Alborosie’s Reggae Philosophies
Alborosie opens up about losing his visa and working on it to be back on tour in November. He also talks about the message in reggae music being revolution.
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Imani Beau Talks Home
Imani talks with World Music Views about her career and new music video Home.
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Iwaata Talks New Management, Gives Vybz Kartel His Flowers and Charting Own Path
Dancehall artiste iWaata stepped into the spotlight with the same energy that has fueled tracks like “Cut Off Jeans,” “Clip Tall.” That tone—humble yet self-assured—carried throughout the interview, revealing an artist deeply rooted in faith, discipline, and a relentless drive to succeed.
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QUOYARD — THE MULTI-TALENTED JAMAICAN ARTIST-PRODUCER CRAFTING “SINQ”: HIS OWN CREATIVE UNIVERSE
The self-producing Jamaican artist on building his own creative universe, redefining dancehall autonomy, and carrying a quiet legacy of greatness. The first conversation with rising Jamaican artist-producer Quoyard takes place over the phone. His voice comes through warm, measured, and steady. No...
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DJ Paradise
DJ Paradise has gathered a few artists for his Global Peace Project EP.
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Exclusive: Vybz Kartel’s Historic Barclays Center Concert Tickets Set Record For Dancehall
Brooklyn New York's Barclays Center is set to host a landmark moment in dancehall history as Vybz Kartel headlines Reggae Fest on April 11 and 12, marking his first return concert in the United States in 20 years. The event, led by prominent promoter CJ Milan, has already generated significant...
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Vybz Kartel Says He Changed His Life, Talks Freedom Street Concert, His Influence On Music and More
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,...
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The History Of Reggaetón, Reggae and Dancehall- Maxine Isis Stowe
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…
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Roger Steffens on Bob Marley: One Love Movie
Roger Steffens on Bob Marley: One Love Movie and Reggae's US$2 Million Archives.
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Colin Gayle Co-Founder and CEO of Africa Creative Agency
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...
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Aidonia Occupied Mind Interview
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
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Musical Youth Still Passing The Dutchie 42 Years Later
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...
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RZA AS BOBBY DIGITAL 25TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
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...
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‘Year-End’ Reggae Charts
Bob Marley Tops Billboard’s 2023 ‘Year-End’ Reggae Charts—For Fourth Year In A Row. Read more on worldmusicviews.com
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Forensic Musicologist Brian McBrearty Discuss Steely & Clevie Copyright Lawsuit Against Reggaeton Genre
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…
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Afrofuture Promoter Abdul Karim Abdullah Says Jamaican Artists Should Expand Their Audience beyond Reggae
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…
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Paul Issa On Michael Bolton, Tarrus Riley and Ky-Mani Marley Concert
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...
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Michael Goldwasser Talks Jewish Relationship With Reggae
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…
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Billboard Power 100 Woman Sherrese Clarke Soares
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...
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JR Watkis talks to Vin Rock Of Naughty By Nature About Tupac's impact on Hip Hop History and the dancehall connection
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.
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Rema and Selena Gomez Lead The US Afrobeats' Biggest Songs For 2022
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…
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Igor Katz Talks With Jr Watkis About California Reggae And Using AtVenu App
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...
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Reggaeton Vs Reggae With JR Watkis,JoAnn Squillace and Stephen Drummond
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…
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Walshy Fire Says Artist Should Co-own Their Masters
#musicbusiness #music industry
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Maffio talks about Reggaeton Producers Stealing From Reggae & Dancehall
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. 🚨...
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Despacito Reggaeton Lawsuit with Daddy Yankee, Loius Fonsi, El Chombo
🚨 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jHxvtP97f8&t=21s 📲 : @worldmusicviews 📰 : http://worldmusicviews.com 🎧 PLAYLISTS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPiFfJ0UTqE&list=PLvSdBM1nKeD1p-0IaLLBp6IRwUFJY1SIa Stephen Drummond Esq and his business partner JoAnn Squillace filed a $300…
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Artificial Intelligence And The Photography Industry with William Richards and JR Watkis
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…
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Music Brands Entering Africa
worldmusicviews.com presents WMV Podcast Season 9, Episode 120. "Entering Africa" with music PR agent Lakeshia Marie Ford of Ford Communications, Founder CEO WoodXWatta, Founder. 🚨 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jHxvtP97f8&t=21s 📲 FOLLOW: @worldmusicviews 📰 VISIT:...
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Nicki Minaj Announces New Record Label- Signs Nana Fofie, London Hill| WMV News
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…
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The Evolution of Reggae Music and Black History With Noel Cymone Walker | World Music Views | Donovan "Jr" Watkis
🚨 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:...
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Shaggy Talks Grammy Nomination, Music Catalogue, Music Business with JR Watkis
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
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Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. Talks Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats & Kanye West
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...
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Mona Lisa Bringing Dancehall Food, Music & Culture To Las Vegas
🚨 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 Las Vegas, a city on the west side of the United States known for its...
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Sshh Starkey
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...
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Donovan Watkis Cultural Capital Talk At The Edna Manley College Of The Visual And Performing Arts
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 @jrwatkis get the book at culcap.com
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Zak Starkey
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...
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Serani Shares Secrets To Success In The Music Industry And Tells Why He Sold His Masters To Burna Boy
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…
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Entertainment Lawyer Mackeda Bramwell Says Jamaican Artists Should Make Better Deals
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...
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JR Watkis and Tony Rebel Talk Cultural Capital To Financial Capital
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
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Rodney Borde-Kuofie On Reggae's Need For Infrastructure
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…
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DJ Kelly G Talks About Why Dancehall Don't Sell And Shares His Story Developing 106 and Park, BET Hip Hop Awards
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…
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Nolan Baynes Of 300 Entertainment
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...
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Gramps Morgan| World Music Views With JR Watkis
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...
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Sarah Wants To Collaborate With Spice| Singing Dancehall In The Queen's English Accent| World Music Views With Donovan Watkis
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 Views www.worldmusicviews.com twitter:...
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Tosh Alexander Talks Being A Pop Artist And New Clothing Line
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...
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Alborosie Talks Signing To Sony and Global Reggae Music Tours
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...
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Gyptian
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
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Hector Lewis Blazing The Fire With Chronixx
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…
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Yendry- World Music Views With JR Watkis
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...
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