Bounty Killer at Vybz Kartel’s Freedom Street
Check out @vybzkartel’s most in-depth interview, now streaming live on World Music Views’ YouTube channel!In this interview, we cover a wide range of topics, including:- The ‘Freedom Street’ concert. - Impact of live shows in Jamaica, including Popcaan’s event.- The first day of his arrest (2011) to first day release(2024).-Positive life changes and personal growth.-How he continues to remain relevant.-Discussions on Marcus Garvey, Ninja Man, and Buju Banton.-Will Kartel ever selling his music catalogue?-The return of Street Vybz Rum-Insights from ‘Reggae By The Numbers’- His upcoming book- Vybz Kartel Documentary And much more. The interview is available on all major podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartRadio, and everywhere else you listen to podcasts. Tune in now!
Vybz Kartel Interview On World Music Views
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 wardrobe changes and performances that span his entire career. Fans will witness the evolution of Kartel, from the early days of the “Teacher” to his current status as the “World Boss.”Watch and read more on WMV! Link in bio.
Drake Blue Green Red Copyright Claims
#Drake’s Blue Green Red release by Republic Records did not get permission to interpolate Tiger’s “When” produced by Steely and Clevie according to Danny Pepperseed.World Music Views first reported that the track which was part of the Toronto rapper’s 100gigs leaks, included video content and two other songs: “Its Up” featuring Young Thug and 21 Savage and Housekeeping Knows featuring Latto. The set was released on Friday August 10 by Drake’s label after an internet scrub of the leaks.However, Pepperseed, manager of the legendary production duo Steely and Clevie, said up to now he has not given permission for the streaming platform release of the song which contains the When interpolation.More on WMV! Link in bio.📸: ER
In 2018, Aazios, an online LGBTQ news and entertainment publication, reported that Rastafarian artist Bunny Wailer had confirmed the song “Electric Boogie” was about a vibrator, saying, “I’m surprised it took people this long to figure out.”The late Bunny Wailer who first recorded the song with Griffiths in 1976 slammed those reports in EDM Magazine, stating, “At no time have I ever lent credence to a rumor that the song was inspired by anything other than Eddie Grant’s Electric Avenue. To state otherwise is a falsehood and offends my legacy, the legacy of the singer Marcia Griffiths, and tarnishes the reputation of a song beloved by millions of fans the world over.”Marcia, still not pleased with the rumors herself, also set the record straight once more and dismissed the fabricated origin story of “Electric Boogie.”“Well, let me tell you, I don’t let it upset me at no time because the truth, the truth sets you free, and I know how that song came about, and very quickly I can run it by you,” she said, reminiscing about a trip to Toronto and the serendipitous discovery of the rhythm box that led to the creation of “Electric Boogie.”Read more on WMV! Link in bio.
Vybz Kartel’s interview with Anthony Miller of ER - Hosted By Debbie Bissoon.
Vybz Kartel’s interview with Anthony Miller of ER - Hosted By Debbie Bissoon. 📸: ER more on worldmusicviews.com
Vybz Kartel’s first interview
Iconic dancehall artist Vybz Kartel has been free for one week and he has granted an interview to Anthony Miller of ER. The deejay set the record straight on his incarceration and says and his iconic status as a dancehall artist.
“Them send me go a prison pon circumstantial evidence,” he says about his 13 year imprisonment for murder for which he was freed after the case got quashed by the UK’s Privy Council, then acquitted by the Court Of Appeal.
Evaluating the state of dancehall, Vybz Kartel brags, “If me fi do a DNA right now, the wul a dancehall a my pickney.” A true statement since several of the top acts including Stefflon Don, Skillibeng, Shenseea, Valiant and more, have acknowledge that he is the inspiration for doing music.
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Reggae By The Numbers: All You Need To Know out now everywhere.
Reggae By The Numbers: All You Need To Know out now everywhere.
“They said to me, you will never come back to the United States Of America and I said to them let’s see what God will do.”
After 15 years Banton is back in the city. @bujubanton with his biggest show.
Buju Banton Returns To New York City July 13, 2024
“They said to me, you will never come back to the United States Of America and I said to them let’s see what God will do.”
After 15 years Banton is back in the city. @bujubanton with his biggest show.
Reggaeton lawsuit moving forward
According to court documents obtained by WMV, Judge André Birotte Jr. who has asked whats the end game, ruled on five motions to dismiss in the ongoing copyright infringement case brought by Steely & Clevie Productions Ltd., Cleveland Constantine Brown p/k/a Clevie, and others against over 100 defendants, including artists, labels, and publishing companies.
Lawyers representing Steely and Clevie, Doniger/Burroughs send a statement to WMV saying: “Instead of working to resolve the dispute, the defendants filed a slew of motions in an effort to delay and increase the cost of the case, and to deprive our clients of their day in court. This tactic proved unsuccessful and we look forward to the litigation’s next phase.”
This 1989 dancehall Riddim produced by the duo is credited with spawning the iconic “Dem Bow” riddim. The ruling was issued on May 28, 2024, by the California Central District Court.
The plaintiffs allege both direct and secondary copyright infringement involving several musical works, including the “Fish Market” composition and sound recording, the “Dem Bow” composition, and the “Pounder Dub Mix II” sound recording.
Defendants, which include prominent artists such as Pitbull, Bad Bunny, Karol G, Wisin, and more, filed five motions to dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6), challenging the sufficiency of the plaintiffs’ claims.
The court’s analysis focused on whether the complaint provided enough factual detail to give the defendants fair notice of the claims and if the allegations were plausible. Ultimately, the motions to dismiss were denied for the direct copyright infringement claim, allowing the case to proceed.
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