Donovan Watkis Podcast

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 the performing arts. In this exclusive interview he speaks about his time on the road, making music with Chronixx and now branching out as a lead artist himself with his new single Ups and Downs. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/support

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 can be seen taunting each other and playing into the camera their frustrations with each other. The Dominican and Italian singer whose musical style is a mix between Bachata, Merengue, salsa, R&B and electro flows comfortably with the Gong’s reggae flow as she sings the hook “I’m not staying over tonight but if you had to choose, would you see me twice We keep on playing with fire, Someone’s gonna loose burning in desire”. After entering X factor Italy in 2012 Yendry earned her a record deal with Sony Music Italy. In 2020 after the release of the singles Barrio and Nena she achieved international popularity and she signed a double record deal contract with RC

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.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/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 about what kids like and need. His children’s books, My Dog Romeo (July 27/Akashic Books) and Little John Crow (November 2/Akashic Books) celebrate our love for dogs, the earth and learning to accept the differences in others.  He co-wrote Little John Crow which is based in his birthplace of Jamaica, with his wife Orly.   The couple is passionate about the importance of music and reading in the development of children and are excited to share these heartwarming stories with families around the world. Ziggy is an eight time Grammy award-winner, Emmy winner and philanthropist.His early immersion in music stated at ag 10 with his father.  The artist’s non-profit cha

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 and entertainment. In this interview we talk about her life’s journey, her work and her interest in becoming a mentor to young artists by developing a major project in Jamaica.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/support

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 @jrwatkis Youtube.com/worldmusicview --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/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.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/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: worldmusicviews Twitter: worldmusicviews worldmusicviews.com email worldmusicviews@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/support

I speak with Etana about music, music business and her album Pamoja which I got 4 star review on dancehallmag.com  follow @jrwatkis on IG, twitter and Youtube.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/support

BAY-C is the bass voice of Dancehall, known for his witty lyrics and signature deep tone. The musician broke on to the Jamaican music scene in the late 1990’s and has had a successful career, selling platinum albums twice in Japan and hitting the Billboard charts with his fellow bandmates TOK. In 2018 Bay-C released his most prolific album to date, Holy Temple. Deeply rooted in spirituality and romance, the 10 track album saw Bay-C diving deeper into his personal story and traveling the world to capture visuals. The reggae and dancehall artiste shot videos in the Negev Desert of Israel, the Alps of Germany and the shores of his homeland Jamaica. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/support

Chris Williamson invested about $20 in a cryptocurrency called Rocket Bunny https://rocketbunny.io/ and it did what bunnies do - it multiplied. I talked to him a bout his investments, music and what he will do if he cashes out a billion dollars. via Fox 5: He woke up one morning and looked at his phone to check his investment and found he was a trillionaire. "I look at it again and I'm like … at that point I fall out of my bed literally, and I run to my desk and I'm logging into the Coinbase app and stuff and I’m talking to my friends, got him on the phone and I’m like, 'Dude, you need to help me figure out how to sell this now!." he told FOX 5 of Atlanta. Williamson said he attempted to move the cryptocurrency to another wallet, but it wasn’t showing the same price. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/support

With roots in Hawaii, and wings that are poised to share her musical talents with the world, Ana Vee, represents a new sound and style emerging from female artists in the islands. She just released her self-titled EP “ANA VEE” that showcases her versatility and depth as an artist and songwriter. She was given the opportunity to perform and duet her very own song "HAWAII" on stage with the Iconic JANET JACKSON on her 30th anniversary rhythm nation tour at the sold out Neil Blaisdell Arena. Her hit song/island anthem “HAWAII” topped the radio charts, being the #1 shazamed song for all of Honolulu, winning song of the year for the Island Music Awards, and landing a film placement with CBS Magnum PI. She has also performed on an island tour with top local artist like Kolohe Kai, Fiji, The Manao Company At her core, she is a songwriter who pens lyrics that underscore her self-empowered stance as a young women living life on her own terms.Her vocals are smooth and hypnotic, which allows her to fully express her m

Nugent Walker aka NJ is the manager to Usain Bolt. A Childhood friend of Bolt, NJ is a self taught athlete manager overseeing all aspects of a multimillion dollar brand. He has a passion for excellence and is constantly reaching for new heights by educating himself and outdoing his former success.  worldmusicviews.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/support

Usain Bolt has broken world records and Olympic records to become the fast man in the world by a far stretch. He has now decided to try his had at music production and already he has eyes set on winning a grammy award. His love for music and in particular reggae-dancehall music has been a driving force in his life on and off the track.  He has produced a few riddims and took over Spotify's Taste playlist for the month of June. In this episode he speaks with JR Watkis about music and music business, shares lessons from track and field that can be applied to the music industry and his places to change the industry and leave an empire legacy.   follow @worldmusicviews on IG, Twitter, Facebook, Follow JR Watkis @jrwatkis on Instagram, Twitter an Facebook. worldmusicviews.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/support

Bamm Holt was born to Jamaican Parents Junior and Shawn in Spanish Town Jamaica, January 16, 1992. Raised in the rugged, vibrant streets of  the ghetto his uncle’s sound system gave him an outlet for creative expression at the tender age of 6. His first notes on the microphone were from his grandfather’s Stealing Stealing. Since then his love for music has blossomed with the influence of his legendary grandfather, John Holt and his father, Junior Holt. Now residing in Florida, Bamm Holt has built up a loyal following and listenership for his music that can best be described as “Reggae Fusion”. His track list includes the reflective and penetrative “Realize”, released in 2020 and the hustler’s anthem “Jailhouse” released in 2021. With 1 EP under his belt - Realize - he is set to release his first album titled Voltz of Holt, a collaborative project with his father, Junior Holt. Set for a Summer 2021 release, the album includes remakes of John Holt Classics Police in Helicopter, Wildfire (the chart topping colla

In 1990, Chris Blackwell signed P.M. Dawn, and proposed a joint venture with Island/PolyGram that secured Gee Street's roster for Island. Back in the US, Baker became a senior A&R man on the Island Records team and head of Blackwell's newly formed Island Jamaica label for North America, which included Luciano, Chaka Demus and Pliars, and Beenie Man, among others. In 1996, Blackwell left Island and the Polygram group. With this, Baker bought Gee Street and resold 75% of it to Richard Branson. In the deal, Baker retained control of Gee Street's marketing, promotion and A&R, while Branson made Gee Street the cornerstone of V2 Records in North America and named Baker co-President. John Baker is now a Hotelier, impresario with decades of music industry experience and a knack for hospitality.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/support

The island of Jamaica and its culture continue to be in demand among European fashion houses and establishments. The latest is apparently the Dutch football club, Ajax. According to unofficial reports and a leaked jersey design online, the Amsterdam-based football club’s 3rd kit for the 2021/22 season will be inspired by Reggae Legend Bob Marley and the song Three Little Birds. The design, which first leaked in December, went viral yesterday as it grabbed attention from fans all over the world.   The leak came courtesy of Twitter user and shirt expert, @hendocfc, who claimed that his info was sourced from a catalog that he has access to.   According to Footyheadlines.com, the expert recreated the design of the kit, which is predicted to be mainly black with a round collar in the Rastafari colors red, green, and gold. The colors are also used for the 3 stripes on the shoulder.  The logos on the front of the jersey are likely going to be red. Follow: Worldmusicviews on IG and Twitter IG

DJ Khaled has been promoting Khaled Khaled since his last album dropped in 2019. No one really knows why and how Khaled is able to have more guest appearances than an Obama All Black White House party. But he keeps getting them. Khaled Khaled is a 14 track effort by We The Best/ Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. A legacy project, Khaled kneels in the Garden of Holy Mountain on the cover in prayer surrounded by his two sons Asahd and Aalam who along with Allah are executive producers. The album soberingly starts off with the Ain’t No Love sample and the haunting but resurrecting sound of negro spirituals. A grateful Lil Wayne and a recovering Jeremih croon survival at all cost as the choir’s melody sets the tone for a wild ride. The irony and artistry of a song named Thankful, sampling Bobby Bland’s Ain’t No Love track, released in 1974 and famously sampled by Jay-Z in 2001 for his Blueprint Album cut of the same name, affirms Khaled’s ability to resurrect familiar sounds and make

Shaggy is one of the most successful artist in the world. He has been at the forefront of music's development since the 1990s. He has reinvented himself and found success at the top of the charts over and over. He has been nominated for 7 grammy awards winning twice for Boombastic and 44/876 with Sting. He surpassed 1.1 billion Pandora plays and 400M Youtube plays in the last year. His top songs are Boombastic, Angel and it Wasn't me. His latest hit is Guh Dung Deh featuring Sean Paul and Spice. The week he and I talk about music, the music business and life in general.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/support

Costi is the producer for Spice, Shaggy and Sean Paul's latest hit "Guh Dung Deh". Born in Constanța, Costi began his musical career by singing Romanian traditional folkloric music. He however achieved fame as a member of the Pop music boy band Valahia, enjoying several hits. In 1999 he started to experiment with manele, a composite Balkanic musical style, and in 2000 he collaborated with acclaimed manele singer Adrian Minune on Of, viața mea ("Oh, my life"),one of the first mainstream successes of the genre in Romania. Following Valahia's dissolution in 2002, he started a solo career, concentrating on manele. In this period he collaborated with several well known manele singers.Unlike some Romani counterparts, Costi Ioniță does not use a nickname.Despite his success in manele, he also experimented with other musical styles, such as lăutărească, populară or turbo-folk. In the late 2000s Costi extended his act in the Balkans and Middle East, achieving success in Turkey and Saudi Arabia with the song Ca la Ams