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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...
Caribbean Music Awards Announces Live-Show Performance Lineup
by Michael Major - August 21, 2023 The Caribbean Music Awards announces a star-studded lineup of live-show performances boasting many artists of the genre’s biggest names. Electrifying performances from Alison Hinds, Jada Kingdom, Dexta Daps, Kranium, Nailah Blackman, Ding Dong, Rupee and Romain Virgo have been fully unveiled, with m...
Jesse Royal Returns to Bring 'Hope' With Romain Virgo on New Single
by Michael Major - May 25, 2023 This is the first new song from Jesse (besides features on other artists’ tunes) since ROYAL and begins his next cycle of releases, which will culminate in a new EP later this year. He is joined on “Hope” by superstar Romain Virgo, whose 2015 reggae version of Sam Smith's 'Stay With Me' topped the c...
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...
Bitty McLean Covers Bob Andy's 'Let Them Say'
by Michael Major - October 20, 2022 Produced by Dean Fraser, We Remember Bob Andy will be available on vinyl, digital platforms and as a double CD. The album will include Bob Andy cover versions from Beres Hammond, Tarrus Riley, Luciano, Romain Virgo Nadine Sutherland, Richie Spice, and others, extended with nine instrumental version...
Conkarah Releases Long-Awaited 'Destination Unknown' EP
by Michael Major - April 04, 2022 Featuring the 3x Diamond-certified global smash “Banana,” the 'Destination Unknown' EP includes electric and uplifting songs such as “Papaya,” “Everybody Switch (Fatty Fatty),” “Every Day” (feat. Romain Virgo, Fiji), “Love Me The Same,” plus the brand new single “Millonario” featuring Latin GRAMMY® ...
Jamaican Pop Star Conkarah Releases 'Millonario' Feat. Pedro Capó
by Michael Major - March 30, 2022 Jamaican Pop sensation Conkarah has released “Millonario” featuring Latin GRAMMY® Award winning superstar Pedro Capó via BMG. “Millonario” was produced by Patrick Romantik (Enrique Iglesias, Thalía). “Every Day” and other songs including special guests such as Pedro Capó, Shaggy, Romain Virgo, and F...
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...
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...
Agent Sasco Drops Two New Tracks Today, Announces New Album
by Tori Hartshorn - July 30, 2018 Agent Sasco (formerly known as Assassin) releases two brand new singles - “Banks Of The Hope” and “Change” - from his fourth studio album Hope River, available for pre-order now and out worldwide on Aug 31, 2018. On his 13-track LP, the reggae star puts fame into perspective by looking through the l...
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.... |