JAH9 KEEPS IT LIGHT AS A FEATHER ON NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “MA’AT (EACH MAN)” OUT TODAY – An Elevating Message Encouraging Self Care and Discipline November 15, 2019Editor1Jamaican singer and yogi Jah9 releases her brand new single “Ma’at (Each Man),” accompanied by a beautiful visual directed by Samo Kush I. Jah9’s new track, available today (Nov 15) on VP Records, is the follow-up to her hit “Heaven (Ready Fi Di Feeling)” and continues to build anticipation for her forthcoming album in 2020. Through “Ma’at (Each Man),” Jah9’s mix of spoken word and soaring melodies float gently over… Read more VP Recordsjah9
STRICTLY THE BEST 60 OUT NOVEMBER 22ND – 60TH EDITION MARKED WITH HISTORY MAKING LIVE BROADCAST FROM NEW YORK TO JAMAICA ON RETV November 11, 2019Editor1On November 22, 2019, VP Records will celebrate the 60th edition of one of the label’s staple compilation brands, with the release of Strictly the Best Vol. 60. The set includes current and breaking hits from some of the top artists in roots reggae and dancehall. As a kick-off to the label’s 40th Anniversary celebrations, a first ever live show “Strictly The Best – Live Montego Bay” was broadcast in January from… Read more VP RecordsStrictly The Best
12 Inches Of Dub Available on CD and Via Streaming Platforms for the first time This Friday November 7, 2019Editor1Available on CD and via streaming platforms for the first time on November 8, 2019, “12 Inches Of Dub” is the spectacular and long lost dub companion to General Echo’s 1980 Greensleeves album “12 Inches Of Pleasure”, produced by reggae icon Henry “Junjo” Lawes. The dub mixes were delivered to Greensleeves by Lawes in 1980, but never released. After a transfer of the lost tape was recovered and restored, the… Read more VP Records12 Inches Of Dub
REGGAE CULTURE SALUTE 2019 PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE WAILERS – This Saturday November 2nd in Brooklyn October 30, 2019Editor1The Board of Directors of Coalition to Preserve Reggae Music (CPR) has announced that Reggae Culture Salute 2019 (RCS) will be a “Tribute to The Wailers,” in recognition of the trio’s contribution to the development and spread of the genre. According to Carlyle McKetty, president of CPR, this year’s event will take place at the Kumble Theater at One University Plaza, downtown Brooklyn, on Saturday, November 2nd. The family friendly… Read more VP RecordsReggae Culture Salute, The wailers
CHRISTOPHER MARTIN RELEASES VIDEO FOR “DEM VEX” October 30, 2019Editor1The new video for “Dem Vex” by Christopher Martin is out now. The single, off the “One Way” riddim, has all the makings of a self-anthem. Using a common phrase, “vex”, Martin sheds light on the concept of embracing your successes despite those who are envious and jealous. Directed by RD Studios, the equally boasty video features Christopher Martin in a lot with expensive designer cars, looking like a real superstar, showcasing… Read more VP RecordsChristopher Martin
World’s Largest Reggae Label Launches London Exhibition – ‘A Reggae Music Journey’ – 40 Years of VP Records October 28, 2019Editor1Free exhibition runs October 29th to November 1st at the Jamaican High Commission After 40 years of championing some of the greatest musicians in reggae and dancehall, VP Records has announced a celebratory exhibition to showcase their defining role in bringing reggae and dancehall to the international mainstream. From humble beginnings as a small record store in Kingston, Jamaica to an international powerhouse of reggae and dancehall in Jamaica, New… Read more VP RecordsA Reggae Music Journey
