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Star-Studded Lineup Revealed for 2024 Caribbean Music Awards Themed 'Voices of The Caribbean'
by Josh Sharpe - August 20, 2024 The Caribbean Music Awards are set to return to Brooklyn’s iconic Kings Theatre on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Attendees can look forward to captivating sets by Tee Jay, Shaneil Muir, Asa Banton, Mr Killa, Morgan Heritage, Christopher Martin, Tosh Alexander, Pumpa, Nailah Blackman, Pressure, Nadine S...
Christopher Martin Set to Release New Single 'Boasy'
by Josh Sharpe - July 17, 2024 Jamaican Dancehall star Christopher Martin will release his new, self-assured song, “Boasy' on July 25. The latest single is from his upcoming album. He will also debut “Boasy” live during his headlining spot at the Westchester Reggae Festival at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY, on August 18...
Romain Virgo to Embark on Northeast U.S. Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 06, 2024 Reggae artist Romain Virgo has announced a string of headlining shows across the Northeast U.S. in support of his latest album, The Gentle Man. The first concert is slated for June 6 at Toad’s Place in New Haven, Connecticut, followed by back-to-back shows at the Crown Hill Theater in Brooklyn on Ju...
'REGGAE CHRISTMAS CLASSICS' Compilation Album Released Featuring Christopher Martin's 'This Christmas'
by Blair Ingenthron - November 18, 2023 A diverse cast of artists reimagined nine-holiday classics, with Christopher Martin working his magic on the joyous “This Christmas.'...
Romain Virgo Makes A Soulful Return With 'Driver'
by Michael Major - March 16, 2023 The reggae/dancehall powerhouse Donovan “Don Corleon” Bennett (Sean Paul, Rihanna, Sizzla) co- wrote and produced “Driver,” adding fresh gloss and depth to Romain’s modern lovers rock sound. As Romain bears his soul across the track, he expands his vocal range, packing tender romance and sensual fla...
Christopher Martin to Release New Single 'Guaranteed'
by Michael Major - September 02, 2022 The feel good easy-vibe song, produced by Robert Livingston is the follow-up single to “You’ll Never Find.” Christopher maintains his smooth modern vocals with a touch of soul. Martin’s vocal styling and lyrics make him the ultimate lovers tour guide, hitting the right spots....
Marcus Gad & Tamal Set A Global 'Tempo' On Their Latest Single
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 12, 2021 'Tempo' combines the sounds of ancient instruments with contemporary electronic production, resulting in an infectious tune perfect for summer BBQs and head nodding playlists....
Dub Electric And Dj Lava Add To The Launch Of Reggae Gold 2020 With Exclusive New Music
by A.A. Cristi - September 18, 2020 Dub Electric and DJ Lava add to the launch of Reggae Gold 2020 with exclusive mixes for SoundCloud and Audiomack with a 90’s Dancehall mix and a mix of the songs featured on this year’s compilation. ...
VP Records Celebrates 60 Editions of STRICTLY THE BEST
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 23, 2019 Ahead of its release today, VP Records celebrated the 60th edition of one of the label's staple compilation brands, Strictly The Best, with a live show broadcast this past Tuesday, November 19th from BRIC in Brooklyn, New York. This history making event was the first time that a broadcast has ever b...
VP Records Partners With Grace Foods For Annual Celebration Of Jamaican Culture
by A.A. Cristi - July 09, 2019 Celebrating almost a decade, the Ninth Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival returns to Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY for another day of food, fun, and entertainment on Sunday, July 21, 2019. This year, attendees can expect a great musical treat from VP Records with international recording artists B...
VP Records Partners With Grace Foods for Annual Celebration of Jamaican Culture
by Tori Hartshorn - July 09, 2019 Celebrating almost a decade, the Ninth Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival returns to Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY for another day of food, fun, and entertainment on Sunday, July 21, 2019. This year, attendees can expect a great musical treat from VP Records with international recording artists B...
Major Lazer's Walshy Fire Releases Video for New Song CALL ME
by Tori Hartshorn - June 05, 2019 Ahead of his debut solo album ABENG, where Walshy Fire gathers his friends across the Caribbean and Africa for a first-of-its-kind album bridging the regions, the Major Lazer MC shares the video for new single “Call Me”, featuring Nigerian Afrobeats star Mr Eazi and Jamaican Dancehall artist Kranium...
WALSHY FIRE Announces Debut Solo Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 20, 2019 Walshy Fire, the MC of Major Lazer and producer and international DJ alike, gathers his friends from Africa and the Caribbean for his debut solo album ABENG, a first-of-its-kind album bridging the two regions, set for release June 7th via Mad Decent. Listen to lead single “No Negative Vibes” (feat. ...
The Estelle Experience to Launch in New York This February
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 15, 2019 Grammy Award winning artist Estelle will hit the East Coast this February with intimate performances as she presents the 'Estelle Experience' beginning in New York on February 6th and continuing onto Philadelphia, Virginia, Atlanta and Nashville, with more cities to be announced later....
World's Largest Independent Reggae Label VP Records Celebrates 40th Anniversary
by Tori Hartshorn - January 08, 2019 VP Records, the world's largest reggae music company, announces a year-long calendar of activities in celebration of its 40 years in the United States. The year will feature a variety of music and cultural events, products, historical exhibits and experiences, in Jamaica, across the U.S., Toronto, C...
Beres Hammond's 'Never Ending' Album Out October 12th on VP Records
by Tori Hartshorn - October 03, 2018 VP Records is proud to present Beres Hammond's new studio album, “Never Ending” out October 12th. Fresh off a successful, sold out U.S. Summer Tour with appearances at Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica and Rototom in Spain, the legendary lovers rock crooner has introduced the world to his new project with t...
Launch Events Countdown to Jamaica's Reggae Sumfest Next Month
by Macon Prickett - June 07, 2018 The momentum leading up to Reggae Sumfest, dubbed 'reggae nirvana' (New York Times) and 'quite simply the be-all and end-all of reggae festivals' (Forbes), builds with anticipation before its 8-day takeover in Montego Bay next month (July 15-22)....
The Dallas Winds Release JOHN WILLIAMS AT THE MOVIES Album July 6
by Macon Prickett - June 06, 2018 John Williams is a game changer. Early in his career he crossed the lines between music that was "art" and music that was "commercial," and never looked back. He is one of the best known, most awarded and most successful composers in US history, and his name is inextricably connected to outstanding ...
Over 30 Caribbean Artists Join Hurricane Relief Concert in Jamaica
by Caryn Robbins - November 08, 2017 With more than 30 bold-faced names in Caribbean music expected to perform, the historic benefit concert Caribbean Love Now JAMATHON is set to take place at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston, Jamaica on November 22, 2017.... |