Singer, Cool Ruler
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, […]
POLICE IN HELICOPTER’ CELEBRATES 40 YEARS
VP / Greensleeves Records will celebrate the 40th anniversary of John Holt’s iconic Police in Helicopter LP by issuing a rare 1983 12-inch single mix – informally known as the ‘Sirens Mix’ – to streaming. It is presented in its original form alongside two additional edits and a comic-book-style illustration by the artist Spliffington. It […]
Richie Spice Releases New Album ‘BLACK MAN TIME’
International Reggae singer, songwriter and producer Richie Spice has today released his new album, BLACK MAN TIME which coincides with his Earth Strong, September 8th. Spice says his album is “preservation of Reggae music and more than just entertainment.” BLACK MAN TIME, the artists 10th studio album, is produced by Spice himself on his label […]
Introducing F.Y.A.H. with First Single “Freedom Fighter” Featuring Steel Pulse
Introducing F.Y.A.H. with First Single “Freedom Fighter” Featuring Steel Pulse F.Y.A.H., the roots reggae band from Jamaica, makes their debut at New York’s SummerStage on Saturday August 12th, 2023. The three-piece outfit will also release their first single, “Freedom Fighter” which features Steel Pulse, on August 18th. The single will be on all streaming platforms […]
Bringing the festival spirit to senior citizens: Bournemouth Reggae Weekender embraces inclusivity with care home collaboration.
Avery Healthcare Group is pleased to announce a partnership with Bournemouth Reggae Weekender Festival to bring the festival to one of its care homes in Westbourne. The initiative brings the music, culture and entertainment of the Bournemouth Reggae Weekender Festival to senior citizens at Westbourne Tower Care Home, who would not be able to […]
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 […]