Tag : The Simpkin Project

TOP REGGAE, DUB & SOCA ALBUMS OF 2017

Reggae Gold 2017     Reggae Gold presents the current trends and future classics in reggae music. Now in it’s 24th year, Reggae Gold continues to set the standard for reggae music compilations.   Reggae Gold 2017 includes a bonus DJ mix disc by Jamaica’s Chromatic Sound, “…as far as music and fashion go, they are the taste of Jamaican youth” notes Rob Semmer of The Fader.   Available in…

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Simpkin Project Top 10 Album Debut

Dub Rockers, an imprint of VP Records, is proud to announce the monumental top 10 album debut of Simpkin Project’s album “Beam of Light” which has debuted at number 8 on this week’s Billboard Reggae Chart. Huntington Beach based Simpkin Project plays a multi-faceted blend of reggae, blues, rock, and Americana, steeped in soulful harmonies that varies greatly on its exterior layers, but only atop the organic rhythms of reggae…

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CHINESE AMERICAN MUSEUM PRESENTS A MUSICAL JOURNEY WITH VP RECORDS’ PATRICIA CHIN

On Friday October 6th from 6-9pm, The Chinese American Museum CAM) will present a discussion highlighting VP Records musical journey and founder Patricia Chin’s influence on Caribbean music internationally. Huntington Beach, California based band Simpkin Project will provide entertainment at the event, performing songs from their album “Beam of Light” which was released September 29th on VP Records’ imprint label Dubrockers. DJ Chinese Goldentouch will also hit the stage. The…

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Simpkin Project ‘Beam of Light’ Out Tomorrow

Huntington Beach, CA– Orange county’s Simpkin Project are proud to announce the release date for their upcoming album Beam of Light. The six-piece band will release their fourth studio album on September 29, 2017 on VP Records’ Dub Rockers imprint. Pre-orders launched on August 11th. The Simpkin Project plays a multi-faceted blend of reggae, blues, rock, and Americana, steeped in soulful harmonies that varies greatly on its exterior layers, but…

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VP RECORDS SIGNS CALIFORNIA BAND THE SIMPKIN PROJECT FOR MULTI-ALBUM DEAL ON DUB ROCKERS IMPRINT

VP RECORDS SIGNS CALIFORNIA BAND THE SIMPKIN PROJECT FOR MULTI-ALBUM DEAL ON DUB ROCKERS IMPRINT VP Records is happy to announce the signing The Simpkin Project.  The 6-piece group, based in Orange County, CA, has inked a multi-album deal with the world’s largest reggae label.  The band consists of Phil Simpkin (lead vocals and guitar), Shawn Taylor (organ, keyboards and vocals), Sean Kennedy (drums), Sergio Sandoval (percussion), Eric Riegler (bass) and Jules Luna…

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