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REGGAE BLOODLINES: IN SEARCH OF THE MUSIC AND CULTURE OF JAMAICA

February 28, 2013VP Records

Peter Simon’s retrospective photo exhibit Reggae Bloodlines ‘Lens of A Generation’ will debut tonight at 7pm at Puls8 night club in Kingston, Jamaica. Simon’s installation of powerful portraits of Jamaican culture from the early 1970s to present day include prominent reggae artists of each respective era. Plans for additional exhibits in the United States are underway in New York City, NY and Martha’s Vineyard, MA. The opening coincides with a…

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RECORDED AT THE MARLEY FAMILY’S LEGENDARY TUFF GONG STUDIOS BETTER TOMORROW DROPS TODAY ON VP RECORDS

February 26, 2013VP Records

Hailed as the “reigning queen of socially conscious reggae” (All Music), Jamaican singer-songwriter Etana releases her third album Better Tomorrow this week (Feb 26) on VP Records. Her latest effort is a true testament to her evolved sound. Etana’s indomitable spirit and inspiring songwriting uplifts generations both old and new. Stylistically, Better Tomorrow is a marked departure from her previous material, including The Strong One (2008) and Free Expressions (2011)….

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VP RECORDS WILL RELEASE A SERIES OF LIMITED EDITION VINYL

February 22, 2013VP Records

VP Records will unleash four vinyl selections for Record Store Day 2013 – a recently complied selection of Barrington Levy classics from 1979 – 1984 entitled Sweet Reggae Music, two reissues of rare dub sessions including Winston Edwards’ Natty Locks Dub and King Tubby & Lee Scratch Perry’s King Tubby Meets The Upsetter At The Grass Roots Of Dub and a picture disc single for Little John’s Clarks Booty (dye…

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GYPTIAN UNVEILS HIS LATEST VIDEO “WINE SLOW”

February 8, 2013VP Records

Gyptian unleashes his brand new video “Wine Slow.” The visual, directed by ASHA, was filmed on Bob Marley Beach in Morant Bay, Jamaica. The call-to-action song title is creating an explosive viral dance movement on YouTube and the lyrics video has already received over 5 million views to date. ‘Wine Slow” is available now on Gyptian’s new digital EP SLR and will be featured on his upcoming full-length album Sex,…

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REGGAE ROYALTY MORGAN HERITAGE GIVE FANS THE “PERFECT LOVE SONG” FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

February 7, 2013VP Records

It is not by self imposed accolades that Morgan Heritage are referred to as “Reggae Royalty,” but rather from music lovers around the world who recognize their rich musical heritage and gift to the genre. From playing major festivals to sold out crowds across the United States, Europe, Africa and the Caribbean to consistently creating chart-topping international hits, Morgan Heritage have cemented their name and stake in this industry. 2012…

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FREDDIE McGREGOR SETS SAIL ON HIS LATEST MUSICAL VOYAGE

January 28, 2013VP Records

With his deep reggae catalogue spanning almost five decades, Freddie McGregor is one of the few first-generation reggae icons here today who has blazed a path through virtually every stage of the genre – from ska, rock steady to early and modern day reggae. Tomorrow on January 29, 2013, he takes the reigns once again with ‘Di Captain’ (VP Records/Big Ship), his brand new studio album after four years in…

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