Remembering Max Romeo
Born on November 22, 1944, in the parish of St. Ann, Jamaica, Max Romeo began his career in the early 1960s as part of the vocal harmony group The Emotions. He scored his first major […]
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Reggae Star Duane Stephenson Blends Roots and Lovers Rock for Weekend Dude
Reggae crooner Duane Stephenson steps into the spotlight with the release of his fourth studio album, Weekend Dude. Blending roots reggae and lovers rock, Duane engages listeners with original tracks and covers of classics from […]
Claire Angel Honors the Queen of Reggae with New Single “Hurting Inside”
A Tribute to Marcia Griffiths’ Diamond Jubilee Celebrating 60 Years in Music. Reggae music fans are in for a treat as UK’s rising sensation Claire Angel releases her brand-new single, “Hurting Inside”, under King Jammy’s […]
King Jammy’s Unites The World With Dub
So much trouble in the world….Elder Reggae statesman King Jammy returns to his Dub laboratory to forge a new sonic message of positive vibrations in Dub. Jammy’s hand-picked peacekeeping force of Kingston 11 stalwarts precision […]
Embracing the Feral in the Concrete Jungle of Kingston
Story written by Isis Semaj-Hall As a Jamaican writer-scholar, I am inclined to begin a discussion of Chain of Love: Rice and Peas Bush in Lower South Camp (2024), an ecological public artwork by […]
“Every Man Ought To Know” by Max Romeo
To celebrate Max Romeo’s 80th birthday this year on the 22nd of November we are re-releasing one of his early albums, Every Man Ought To Know, produced by Bunny ’Striker’ Lee and mixed at King […]
Sizzla’s Modern Day Classic ‘Black Woman & Child’ (2024 Edition) Out 8th November
Black Woman & Child truly is a milestone in Jamaican music from one of the most important and influential reggae artists of the modern era, Miguel Orlando Collins, known to the world as Sizzla Kalonji. […]
Culture’s ‘Humble African’ Remastered And Extended For 2024
VP Records is proud to present the 2024 remastered and extended version of “Humble African”, one of Joseph ‘Culture’ Hill’s most evocative songs. The title track from his penultimate album before his untimely death in […]
French reggae veteran Nuttea releases “Tribulations”
To mark the release of his 6th album, Tribulations, celebrating his 30 years career, Nuttea took part in a showcase and signing session in Paris on October 25. Those who were not lucky enough to […]
Beres Hammond’s Just A Man Gets Special Vinyl Reissue in U.S. for Record Store Day Black Friday
17 North Parade, an imprint of VP Records, and Harmony House will reissue Beres Hammond’s Just A Man on November 28, 2024, exclusively for Record Store Day Black Friday. This U.S.-only, limited-edition release will feature […]