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Jimmy October Joins Nigerian Afrobeats Artist Ruger on U.S. Tour
by Michael Major - July 27, 2023 He will open for Nigerian Afrobeats artist Ruger, starting in Boston (Aug. 2), continuing down the East Coast to NYC (Aug. 3), Philly (Aug. 4), D.C. (Aug. 5) and Atlanta (Aug. 16) and wrapping in Los Angeles (Aug. 20). In September, he will join fellow T&T soca legend KES on his tour concluding Oct....
VP Records Featured On Spotify's 'Legendary Labels' Playlist
by A.A. Cristi - November 04, 2020 Spotify features VP Records in its 'Legendary Labels' playlist series highlighting some of the signature hits the label is known for. ...
Lustre Kings Production Release 'Star Chile EP'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 02, 2020 On the Star Chile EP, Dancehall, Afrobeats and Reggae meet in an ethereal place on this future knocking release from Lustre Kings Productions....
Papa Rosko Releases New Video for 'Folsom Prison Blues'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 05, 2020 Multi-genre recording and performing artist Papa Rosko releases his newest single today, “Folsom Prison Blues” ft. the late Toots Hibbert, from his self-titled debut album due out on October 16, 2020. ...
Wayne Marshall Covers 'Lots Of Sign'
by A.A. Cristi - September 18, 2020 VP Records builds anticipation for the release of the Dancehall Anthems compilation project with the release of “Lots of Sign” by Wayne Marshall, a cover of the Tenor Saw song originally released in 1985. ...
Dub Electric And Dj Lava Add To The Launch Of Reggae Gold 2020 With Exclusive New Music
by A.A. Cristi - September 18, 2020 Dub Electric and DJ Lava add to the launch of Reggae Gold 2020 with exclusive mixes for SoundCloud and Audiomack with a 90’s Dancehall mix and a mix of the songs featured on this year’s compilation. ...
Wayne Marshall Covers 'Lots of Sign'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 18, 2020 VP Records builds anticipation for the release of the Dancehall Anthems compilation project with the release of “Lots of Sign” by Wayne Marshall, a cover of the Tenor Saw song originally released in 1985. ...
Papa Rosko Announces Debut Album with New Video 'Angel'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 03, 2020 Introducing the multi-genre recording and performing artist Papa Rosko, who will be releasing his self-titled debut album on October 16, 2020....
Afro Nation Portugal 2020 Announce Third Wave Of Artists
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 25, 2020 Afro Nation Portugal 2020 has unveiled the third wave of artists who will be heading to the Algarve on 17th-19th July...
VP Records Will Release 'Down in Jamaica' 40th Anniversary Box Set Oct. 25!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 10, 2019 Available October 25, 2019, Down In Jamaica: 40 Years of VP Records is a 94-track, multi-format limited edition (2,000 run) box set with a 24-page booklet and art cards detailing the hits, the rarities, and the history of the world's largest reggae label....
VP Records Partners With Grace Foods For Annual Celebration Of Jamaican Culture
by A.A. Cristi - July 09, 2019 Celebrating almost a decade, the Ninth Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival returns to Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY for another day of food, fun, and entertainment on Sunday, July 21, 2019. This year, attendees can expect a great musical treat from VP Records with international recording artists B...
VP Records Partners With Grace Foods for Annual Celebration of Jamaican Culture
by Tori Hartshorn - July 09, 2019 Celebrating almost a decade, the Ninth Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival returns to Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY for another day of food, fun, and entertainment on Sunday, July 21, 2019. This year, attendees can expect a great musical treat from VP Records with international recording artists B...
Julian Marley Announces East Coast Tour in Support of New Album, 'As I Am'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 24, 2019 British Jamaican roots-reggae GRAMMY nominated crooner, Julian Marley announces his upcoming eleven-date East Coast tour, in support of his fourth and latest album, 'As I Am.' Julian, the son of the late Bob Marley is widely known as a master multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer and overall genre...
The Estelle Experience to Launch in New York This February
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 15, 2019 Grammy Award winning artist Estelle will hit the East Coast this February with intimate performances as she presents the 'Estelle Experience' beginning in New York on February 6th and continuing onto Philadelphia, Virginia, Atlanta and Nashville, with more cities to be announced later....
World's Largest Independent Reggae Label VP Records Celebrates 40th Anniversary
by Tori Hartshorn - January 08, 2019 VP Records, the world's largest reggae music company, announces a year-long calendar of activities in celebration of its 40 years in the United States. The year will feature a variety of music and cultural events, products, historical exhibits and experiences, in Jamaica, across the U.S., Toronto, C...
Dancehall-Pop Producer Ricky Blaze Drops New Video SLAM
by Tori Hartshorn - August 30, 2018 The dancefloor is on fire as people move to the Caribbean rhythm of “Slam!”, the latest release by producer/DJ/artist, Ricky Blaze. The video's director, Peter Dmitriyev filmed an authentic Jamaican-styled bashment party. It is the type where choreographed dance moves are jaw-dropping spectacles, an...
Estelle's Official Video For BETTER Now Available Worldwide
by Tori Hartshorn - August 01, 2018 Earlier this month, multiplatinum GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Estelle had exclusively premiered the official video for her latest single “Better” (directed by Estelle and Denzel Williams) on Apple Music. Today, the visual is now available to watch everywhere via YouTube. ...
VIDEO: Watch STYLO G's Underwater Performance of STONE COLD LOVER
by Macon Prickett - March 06, 2018 UK star Stylo G has released an incredible underwater performance video for 'Stone Cold Lover', the latest single from his 'Ten Years Later EP' (available now on 3 Beat)....
Stylo G's 'Ten Years Later EP' Available Today
by Caryn Robbins - January 24, 2018 The 'Ten Years Later' EP is his largest body of work yet, and the diverse nature of the collaborators and tracks themselves reflect the richness of Stylo's music, while each one shows him hitting a game-changing stride....
Sean Paul's Dutty Rock Productions Signs Chi Ching Ching
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2017 Chi Ching Ching is gearing up for his 2018 debut album Turning Tables and drops the LP's first single 'Rock Di World' this Friday, Dec 15th, 2017...
Over 30 Caribbean Artists Join Hurricane Relief Concert in Jamaica
by Caryn Robbins - November 08, 2017 With more than 30 bold-faced names in Caribbean music expected to perform, the historic benefit concert Caribbean Love Now JAMATHON is set to take place at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston, Jamaica on November 22, 2017....
Sony/ATV and Stellar Songs Sign Diztortion to Worldwide Deal
by Caryn Robbins - October 10, 2017 Sony/ATV Music Publishing and Stellar Songs have signed songwriter, artist and producer Diztortion to a worldwide deal via their joint venture....
Unruly Win Red Bull Culture Clash ATL; Jermaine Dupri & More Among Special Guests
by Caryn Robbins - August 28, 2017 The world's biggest music battle made its debut in Atlanta on Friday, August 25. Inspired by Jamaican sound clashes, the Atlanta installment took place at 787 Windsor and featured four of the top crews from around the globe...
The Dubplates New Music Makes Past and Current President Dance
by Caryn Robbins - May 31, 2017 The reggae-funk, dancehall hip-hop energetic genre-benders, The Dubplates release a powerful get-off-your-seats and dance single and an epic animated lyric video 'UH HUH,' from their upcoming album Box Full Of Steel set to release on June 23, 2017.... |