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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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NYC’S TREND-SETTING VARIETY SHOP & RESTAURANT JOINS FORCES WITH VP RECORDS TO LAUNCH NEW REGGAE SERIES

January 4, 2013VP Records

Known for serving up Jamaica’s freshest beats and top-notch cuisine in downtown Manhattan,Miss Lily’s has become a social and cultural hub for all things Caribbean. There is a sense of community at Miss Lily’s. The island aesthetic is reflected throughout the swanky decor of their restaurant, bakery, juice bar and variety shop – which serves as a record store, gallery space and home to Internet broadcast station, Radio Lily. On…

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BERES HAMMOND’S LATEST ALBUM ONE LOVE, ONE LIFE LANDS #1 SPOT ON BILLBOARD’S REGGAE CHART THIS WEEK

December 19, 2012VP Records

Beres Hammond’s new album One Love, One Life reaches #1 on U.S. Billboard Reggae Chart after five weeks in the market. One Love, One Life (VP/Harmony House Records) has been Top 5 on the Reggae albums chart since its November 13th release, with sales climbing the past two weeks. This success comes off the heels of his recent U.S. concert performances at Brooklyn’s Barclays Arena on December 12 and Hard…

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HAWAIIAN SINGER-SONGWRITER ANUHEA UNLEASHES “ONLY MAN IN THE WORLD” FEATURING TARRUS RILEY

December 15, 2012VP Records

Hawaiian singer-songwriter Anuhea teams up with Jamaican vocalist Tarrus Riley on the new single “Only Man In The World,” out now on VP Records and WorldSound. The digital and 7″ vinyl release also includes an acoustic mix of this sultry duet written by Maui’s rising star. The song debuts this week at #6 on Billboard’s World Music chart and peaked at #4 on the iTunes Reggae Chart – making this VP Records’…

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17 North Parade Compiles 40 Timeless Songs From Reggae Icon’s Early Years

December 14, 2012VP Records

17 North Parade, VP Records vintage imprint, digs through its vault to reveal their latest Reggae Anthology: Barrington Levy “Sweet Reggae Music” (1979-84) on December 18, 2012. Filled with certified classics from beginning to end, this 40-track double disc collection covers the early years of Barrington Levy’s astonishing career in chronological order. In addition to this timeless musical selection, the set’s liner notes give an in-depth look of the living legend’s journey…

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