An all-star collaboration between DJ Cassidy, Shaggy, and Rayvon
“IF YOU LIKE PINA COLADAS” FEATURING RAYVON An all-star collaboration between DJ Cassidy, Shaggy, and Rayvon brings the sunshine this season with “If You Like Pina Coladas.” In their unique interpretation of Rupert Holmes’ 1979 Billboard number one pop classic “Escape (The Pina Colada Song),” renowned deejay, producer, and curator DJ Cassidy, and diamond selling […]
International Reggae Day – JUNE ONE
On Saturday July 1st we celebrate International Reggae Day. The genre, ranked top 10 of the world’s favorite music genres, began in Jamaica when, it is widely regarded that in 1968, Toots Hibbert from Toots and The Maytals first put the word Reggae in a song called “Do The Reggay.” Since then, the world has […]
Gyptian- ‘Only Room For Two’
Reggae and Dancehall star Gyptian hits the road in support of his new singles, “Only Room for Two” and “Hot Gyal Walk Out.” The Only Room for Two Tour will start in Allentown, PA on June 10, moving through the U.S. and Caribbean, with a stop in South America along the way. Among the fourteen […]
Jah9 Returns to Music with “Open Heart”
Three years ago, Jah9 boarded a one-way flight to Tanzania, guided by what she describes as a “divine calling.” She had never been to the country before. Now, she calls it her home. While a divine calling led her to Tanzania, the sweeping force of the global pandemic pushed her to the initial crossroads. She was launching […]
VP Records Annual Carnival Compilation Soca Gold 2023
VP Records Annual Carnival Compilation Soca Gold 2023 Coming June 16, 2023 VP Records annual carnival compilation, Soca Gold is set for release on June 16th, 2023. The longest-running compilation series celebrating the best in soca music features eighteen high-energy tracks from some of the genre’s most exciting artists, including Bunji Garlin, Nailah Blackman, and […]
Tribute To King Jammy at Reggae Sumfest Concert
Lloyd “King Jammy” James, the man regarded as the undisputed king of computerized, digital Reggae/Dancehall music, will be honored in a special tribute during Reggae Sumfest’s Concert Night Two on Saturday, July 22 in Montego Bay. Dancehall veterans Lieutenant Stichie, Big Belly Man deejay Admiral Bailey, Pinchers, and Chaka Demus will headline Sumfest’s Tribute to […]
Bournemouth Reggae Weekender partners with The Hepatitis C Trust to raise awareness of the virus
Bournemouth Reggae Weekender 2023 partners with The Hepatitis C Trust to raise awareness of the virus Bournemouth Reggae Weekender has announced a new partnership with The Hepatitis C Trust to help festival goers understand more about the virus and offer them the chance to get tested. This year’s festival coincides with this year’s World Hepatitis […]
5 New Singles From Island Treasure by Glen Brownie
Glen Brownie is one of Jamaica’s most valued musicians. His work within the industry, and his influence the world over, is experienced when people hear the sonic tones from artists such as Alpha Blonde, Freddie McGregor, Mutabaruka, Abijah, Kamau Imhotep, Horace Andy, Tessanne Chin, Marjorie Kay, Cherine Anderson, Sherieta Lewis, and Sinead O’Connor to name […]
The Resurgence of Vinyl Records.
As the world continues to celebrate the mainstream resurgence of vinyl records, one of the most compelling reflections of the format’s relevance is that last year marked the first time since 1987 that vinyl record sales topped those of CDs, according to a new report. In 2022, revenues for vinyl record sales grew 17% to […]
Jah Cure debuts the music video for “Undeniable
GRAMMY-Award nominated reggae star Jah Cure debuts the music video for “Undeniable,” the music video sequel to “Everything.” “Undeniable” is the title track from the artists newest album released February 17th. The music video premiers on Friday March 24th at 8:30pm on Entertainment Prime via TV J and RE TV, as well as Jah Cure’s […]