Spend a day in a city with a sizable Caribbean population, like London, Toronto, New York or Miami, and you’re bound to hear certain tunes blasting into the open sky, loudly announcing the arrival of a new wave of dancehall hits. Byron Messia’s “Talibans” is, of course, unavoidable. (If it was in the running for […]
Christopher Martin, Bounty Killer, and Busy Signal Join Forces on “It’s Guaranteed (Remix)” Reggae artist Christopher Martin teams up with dancehall heavyweights Bounty Killer and Busy Signal for “It’s Guaranteed,” the all-star remix to last year’s “Guaranteed.” Across the new track, the trio carries forward the joyful mood of the original, doubling down on the […]
Dancehall disruptor Intence is ready to heat up the summer with “イェング (Bounce),” a dance-ready track out now via VP Records. The Jamaican dancehall recording artist has been making waves in the music industry since the start. Born Kemar Donaldson in Kingston, Jamaica, Intence has quickly gained attention for his energetic and captivating performances and […]
Out Today Jah Cure Hits Right Notes ‘Undeniable’ GRAMMY-Award nominated reggae star Jah Cure hits all the right notes with his new album ‘Undeniable.’ The 11-song project is the 9th studio album that stays true to the artists trademark of passionate vocals, romantic overtures, and heartfelt lyrics with cutting-edge sound. “Everything,” the lead single from […]
VP Records announces the release of “We Remember Bob Andy”, a tribute album featuring 15 artists covering the late Jamaican singer / songwriter’s catalog, scheduled for February 10th, 2023 on CD, vinyl, and all digital streaming platforms. A Television Jamaica (TVJ) broadcast special will follow on Sunday, February 26th at 9 p.m., featuring Beres Hammond, […]
A companion album to the critically acclaimed ‘Havana Meets Kingston’, this is Gaudi’s dub take on Savona’s original sessions in Cuba and Jamaica. Recorded at Egrem Studios in Havana (Buena Vista Social Club’s studio) and Tuff Gong Studio in Kingston (Bob Marley’s studio), this is a world first project bringing music together from both islands. […]
VP Records has released Strictly The Best Vol. 62, the latest entry in the longstanding Reggae and Dancehall compilation series. VP Records longest running compilation, Strictly The Best Vol 62, was launched at Dumbo House in New York. The popular installment features Dancehall and Reggae heavyweights, is a 13-track disc that summarizes some of the […]
VP Records Stages Free Concert at Central Park Summer Stage NYC Hip-hop‘s ties to the Jamaican sound system tradition of the 1960s are well established – via the early experiments of Jamaican expat Clive “Kool Herc” Campbell in the South Bronx. The cultural conversation between Jamaica and New York continued through the decades, spawning a […]
The Best in Reggae is Reggae Gold 2021! On September 17th, 2021, VP Records releases its celebrated compilation Reggae Gold. Reggae Gold is an annual collection of the best releases from the genre over the past year. Celebrating the energy of the summer, the compilation features the smash summer anthem “Go Down Deh” by Spice featuring […]
SPICE The Debut Album ’10’ from Queen of Dancehall Out 6th August 2021 SPICE, the reigning Queen of Dancehall, will release her long-awaited debut album 10 on August 6 through VP Records. 10 years in the making, with an epic story behind it, the album is a testament to Spice’s gritty and inspired rise to […]
VP Records releases Dancehall Anthems, a set of new recordings that paints a 2020 portrait of classic Reggae and Dancehall Anthems from the golden era of the 70’s and 90’s. This project brings fresh perspectives and voices to timeless classics. Some of the compositions have a storied history with VP Records and others are meaningful […]
The most active consumers of Dancehall right now are women. It is reported that women spend more time on sites such as YouTube, Spotify, and Instagram watching the activities of artists they like. Another interest that women have is relationships! Today’s young lady wants to know their relationship is secure. The one message they want […]
The highly anticipated Reggae Gold 2020 will be released on August 28th on VP Records. Reggae Gold 2020 is the annual collection of reggae and dancehall hits, now in its 27th year! The Reggae Gold brand has come to represent the ‘best in class’ for reggae and dancehall music. RG 2020 includes 5 exclusive tracks […]
Dancehall artist Daddy1 has released his first studio EP, “1 Bro Gad” on VP Records, out today. Following the single “Rich” which premiered on FADER in March, the Jamaican recording artist is ready to make waves with new single “Pretty Pon Snap”. Also, released this week is an exclusive documentary, narrated by BBC Radio 1Xtra’s […]
If you’re going to go big, you might as well go ‘big-big’ and that is exactly what rising Dancehall sensation has done with the debut of his single “Rich.” Dubbed as ‘Dancehall’s leader of the youth,‘ by The Fader Magazine), the young artist made an international splash over the weekend. Fresh from the studio, “Rich” […]