Articles Tagged “VP Records”
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New Zealand reggae band Katchafire’s greatest hits collection “Best So Far in stores May 21
New Zealand reggae band Katchafire’s greatest hits collection Best So Far will be in stores next week (May 21) on VP/Greensleeves. Right now, the album is available online only. Amidst their U.S. tour, the seven-piece outfit heads to Texas this week and will continue west. Their final stop will be the Monterrey California Roots Festival on [...]
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VIDEO: VP Records to release Soca Gold 2013 on May 21st + BTS with cover model!
For almost two decades, VP Records has been bringing the annual Soca Gold series to the masses. The top-selling compilation has been the ultimate carnival soundtrack from Caribbean islands. On May 21, Soca Gold 2013 will unleash the genre’s freshest party anthems including one of Trinidad & Tobago’s biggest tunes of the year with Bunji Garlin’s “Differentology,” [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Gyptian – “Non Stop”
Gyptian works around the clock nonstop. To gear up for the summer release of his anticipated fifth album Sex, Love and Reggae, the reggae star has been releasing a series of music videos. He has already unleashed visuals for the album’s first single “Overtime” and his latest call-to-action song “Wine Slow.” The enigmatic singer also recorded [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Freddie McGregor – “Bag A Hype”
Freddie McGregor is a reggae icon with more than 30 years in the business and he is still a present force to be reckoned with! With over 40 albums, scored innumerable hits, his renowned ‘Big Ship’ productions and label, he has been able to maintain an international touring schedule and still deliver another video. Check [...]
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Etana Hosts and Wins Best Female Vocalist at 2013 IRAWMA
Etana held her own at the 32nd IRAWMA International Reggae and World Music Awards in Coral Springs, Florida this past Saturday (May 4). The VP recording artist hosted the annual ceremony, performed her latest single “Reggae” to the auditorium’s full house and took home the award for Best Female Vocalist. Marcia Griffiths, Queen Ifrica, Allison Hinds, [...]
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WHOAAAA!!!! Sizzla Kalonji’s 70th album “The Messiah” to be released May 28
One of reggae’s most prolific artists, Sizzla Kalonji, returns with his 70th album…yes…his 70th album! Get ready for Sizzla’s new album, The Messiah on May 28th (Kalonji Music/VP Records). Since his emergence in 1995, the enigmatic vocalist has undeniably put his stamp on the genre regardless of the current style or trend. His latest effort [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Etana releases visuals for “Reggae” off her latest album, “Better Tomorrow”
Etana releases her brand new video for the contagious single “Reggae” off of her most recent effort Better Tomorrow. The latest visual, directed by Kerrin McLean, was shot in Kingston, Jamaica at music landmarks including the iconic Marley-owned Tuff Gong Studios, Rockers International record shop and Kingston Dub Club. MTV Iggy recently premiered the video, calling it [...]
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TRAILER: Check out an 80′s throwback of YellowMan off his “Reggae Anthology” DVD.
This week, 17 North Parade will unlock its vaults once again to unveil the latest Reggae Anthology: Yellowman’s Young, Gifted & Yellow, from the undisputed king of dancehall. Jamaica’s first dancehall superstar Yellowman ushered in a new era in reggae music. His early ’80s success brought the popularity of toasting (reggae’s equivalent of rapping) to [...]
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Morgan Heritage to release first album in 5 years – “Here Come The Kings” (June 11)
Nearly two decades and ten albums later, the mission has come fullcircle for Morgan Heritage. Globally known as the “Royal Family of Reggae,” and now today being dubbed as the “Rolling Stones of Reggae” (in large part due to the act’s electric stage shows), Morgan Heritage has established themselves as the premier live group on [...]
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Yellowman 2CD/DVD Anthology – Jamaica’s First Dancehall SuperStar Unleashes Young Gifted and Yellow
Jamaica’s first dancehall superstar Yellowman ushered in a new era in reggae music. His early ’80s success brought the popularity of toasting (reggae’s equivalent of rapping) to a new level and helped establish dancehall as the wave of the future. On April 23, 2013, 17 North Parade will unlock its vaults once again to [...]
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TONIGHT: Peter Simon’s Reggae Bloodlines ‘Lens of A Generation’ Exhibit in Kingston
On Feb 28th, 2013 beginning at 7pm, Peter Simon’s retrospective photo exhibit Reggae Bloodlines ‘Lens of A Generation’ will debut at Puls8 night club in Kingston, Jamaica. Simon’s installation of powerful portraits of Jamaican culture from the early 1970s to present day include prominent reggae artists of each respective era. Plans for additional exhibits in the United States are [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Busy Signal – “Royal Night”
Jamaican superstar Busy Signal returns to the scene with his steamy new video “Royal Night.” The sensual single produced by Penthouse Records’ Donovan Germain is off his critically acclaimed album Reggae Music Again on VP Records. Reggae Music Again shows off Busy’s versatility as a charismatic roots reggae artist and is a stark departure from his popular dancehall [...]
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Etana’s BETTER TOMORROW album officially out February 26th on VP Records
Jamaican-born singer-songwriter Etana will reveal arguably her fiercest, most thought-provoking material next week on February 26, 2013. Recorded at Kingston’s legendary Tuff Gong Studios, Etana’s third studio album Better Tomorrow (VP Records) is a true testament to her evolved sound. Early accolades have begun to roll in. VIBE proclaims “the reggae ruler is back,” and BBC raves Better Tomorrow is “her most vocally subtle [...]
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Reggae Royalty Morgan Heritage Gives Music Fans The “Perfect Love Song”
It is not by self imposed accolades that Morgan Heritage are referred to as Reggae Royalty, but rather from music lovers around the world who recognize their rich Reggae heritage and gift to Reggae music. From playing to hundreds of thousands of people in sold out concerts throughout Europe, Africa and the Caribbean Islands, to [...]
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“Miss Lily’s Family Style” Reggae Compilation Debuts January 22 on VP Records
Known for serving up Jamaica’s freshest beats and top-notch cuisine in downtown Manhattan,Miss Lily’s has become a social and cultural hub for all things Caribbean. The island aesthetic is reflected throughout the swanky decor of their restaurant, bakery, juice bar and variety shop – which serves as a record store, gallery space and home to [...]
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Reggae Pioneer Freddie McGregor Set Sails With 2013 Album – Di Captain – out January 29
With his deep reggae catalogue spanning almost five decades, Freddie McGregor is one of the few first-generation reggae icons here today who has blazed a path through virtually every stage of the genre – from ska, rock steady to early and modern day reggae. On January 29, 2013, he takes the reigns once again with Di [...]
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ETANA envisions a ‘BETTER TOMORROW’ in 2013 New Studio Album Available on February 26
Jamaican-born singer-songwriter Etana will reveal arguably her fiercest, most thought-provoking material to date on February 26, 2013. Recorded at Kingston’s legendary Tuff Gong Studios, Etana’s third studio album Better Tomorrow (VP Records) is a true testament to her evolved sound. With a fresh perspective and baby daughter born in November 2012, Etana offers newfound clarity on Better Tomorrow. Her powerful [...]
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NYC Hotspot – Miss Lily’s – Curates New Reggae Compilation with VP Records
Known for serving up Jamaica’s freshest beats and top-notch cuisine in downtown Manhattan, Miss Lily’s has become a social and cultural hub for all things Caribbean. There is a sense of community at Miss Lily’s. The island aesthetic is reflected throughout the swanky decor of their restaurant, bakery, juice bar and variety shop – which [...]
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Richie Stephens has breathed new life into “Mary Jane”
Richie Stephens has breathed new life into Mary Jane, a Japanese ballad first recorded over 20 years ago. Stephens said it drew the attention of the original writer and singer, Japanese Hiro Tsunoda, who took to YouTube and paid tribute to the cover. Stephens said the song was brought to his attention by a popular [...]
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Beres Hammond’s “One Love, One Life” tops Billboard chart
Reggae legend Beres Hammond has been enjoying lots of international exposure in recent weeks and with good reason as his latest album has topped Billboard. Hammond’s new album, One Love, One Life, peaked at number one on the Billboard Reggae Album chart in its fourth week on the chart. One Love, One Life, which debuted [...]
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Mr. Vegas’ “Sweet Jamaica” album makes Google Top 50 Albums of 2012!
Despite his tumultuous personal life, 2012 served as one of the best professional years for Mr. Vegas and his music! Mr. Vegas’ latest double disc album, Sweet Jamaica, has been listed as one of GooglePlay’s Best of 2012: Top 50 Albums. Sweet Jamaica is a collection of over 30 tracks on two discs with musical features [...]
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Busy Signal ranks seventh on BBC Top 25 Albums of 2012
Busy Signal’s latest album Reggae Music Again has been ranked at #7 on BBC Music’s “Welcome to the Top 25 Albums of 2012″ chart. According to a release from the station, the table is based on votes from “a wide selection of BBC Music critics, DJs, and presenters from Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio 3, Radio [...]
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Hawaiian Singer Anuhea collab with Tarrus Riley Debuts at # 6 on Billboard World Music Chart
HAWAIIAN SINGER-SONGWRITER ANUHEA UNLEASHES “ONLY MAN IN THE WORLD” FEATURING TARRUS RILEY Brand New Single Debuts at # 6 on Billboard World Music Chart and Rises To Top of iTunes Reggae Chart and Hawaiian Radio Hawaiian singer-songwriter Anuhea teams up with Jamaican vocalist Tarrus Riley on the new single “Only Man In The World,” out now on [...]
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Barrington Levy’s Reggae Anthology – “Sweet Reggae Music (1979-84)” out on December 18th
17 North Parade, VP Records vintage imprint, digs through its vault to reveal their latest Reggae Anthology: Barrington Levy “Sweet Reggae Music” (1979-84) on December 18, 2012. Filled with certified classics from beginning to end, this 40-track double disc collection covers the early years of Barrington Levy’s astonishing career in chronological order. In addition to this [...]
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TONIGHT: Beres Hammond on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon + SOUNDS OF REGGAE Tomorrow
Beres Hammond will make his late night television debut on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon tonight December 11th, 2012. Tune in to NBC at 12:35am ET/ 11:35pm CT to see the Grammy-nominated reggae icon sit in with The Roots to perform his hits in and out of the commercial breaks. Then, Beres Hammond will take over the new [...]
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