Tag : Gregory Isaacs

The Rebirth of the Cool Ruler

September 12, 2023

​​Iconic reggae and dancehall producer, King Jammy (Lloyd James), digs into his master recording archive and brings the legendary Gregory Isaacs’ late 1980s/1990s digi catalog to a new generation by pairing him with veterans Shaggy, Sean Paul, Bounty Killer, Junior Reid, Chaka Demus, Alborosie, Bunny General, and Ras Shiloh and now generation artists Jesse Royal, Projexx, Aza Lineage, Ras Demo, Brandon The Messenjah, Claire Angel, and Flinix. Riddims include the popular “China Town,”…

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How Gregory Isaacs Catalog Left A Red Rose In Our Hearts

July 10, 2023

On July 15th, Gregory Isaacs would have turned 72.  He was the cool ruler who left a red rose in our hearts as one of Jamaica’s most prolific singers, with over 125 albums to his credit (including the album Red Rose For Gregory) in a 40-plus year career. He had 13 albums with VP who was the first to press and distribute the seminal LP Mr. Isaacs, one of the…

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Gregory Isaacs Birthday Celebrated with Release of Mr. Isaacs

July 17, 2019

VP Records continues to celebrate its 40th anniversary on July 19th with the definitive, deluxe reissue of an early title by Gregory Isaacs, one of Jamaican music’s icons and VP Records’ marquee catalog artists. When it comes to sheer volume of output, Gregory Isaacs was one of Jamaica’s most prolific singers, with more than 125 albums to his credit in a 40-plus year career. His 13 albums with VP rival…

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MUSIC AND POLITICS COLLIDE ON 4CD BOX SET CURATED BY FORMER JAMAICAN PRIME MINISTER EDWARD SEAGA IN STORES NEXT WEEK

November 1, 2012

Reggae Golden Jubilee – Origins of Jamaican Music Includes Deluxe Packaging Resembling Hardcover Book, Extensive Liner Notes and 100 of the Island’s Most Celebrated Hits From Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, Bob Marley, Yellowman, Shaggy, Buju Banton, Sean Paul and many more. Music has significantly shaped the political, social and economic DNA of Jamaica. As 2012 marks the island’s 50th year of independence, VP Records offers arguably one of the most…

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