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ETANA GOES INDEPENDENT AFTER ENDING CONTRACT WITH VP RECORDS!
By Curtis Campbell— Etana— Reggae artist Etana is now an independent reggae artist following her recent release from record label VP Records. The artist, who has released four albums under the label, said she will not renew her contract because she wants ownership of her music. “My contract with VP ran its course and I decided not to renew it. It’s been 10 years and four albums, and I just want a change. We achieved success in a lot of ways, and Chris Chin has a heart for music. I admire that. But I think it’s time I create and maintain 100 per cent ownership of my copyright and masters. We may still have a working relationship distributing through VPAL,” she told THE STAR. The artist will now assume full control of her creative process, … Read entire article »
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REGGAE STARS ATTEND PRIVATE RECEPTION TO HONOR VP RECORDS EXECUTIVE CHRIS CHIN,OD!
VP Records executive Christopher ‘Chris’ Chin— Kingston, JA:— Some of the biggest stars in the reggae industry including singer Beres Hammond, Capleton, Chronixx, Etana, Nadine Sutherland, Ibamah, Lloyd Parks and Queens Ifrica were in attendance at a private reception on Heroes Day, at the Pavilion at Hope Gardens in Kingston, Jamaica, to honor VP Records’ executive Christopher ‘Chris’ Chin. Earlier that morning, Chin was the recipient of the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander (CD) from the government of Jamaica for outstanding work in the music industry both locally and internationally. Chris has accomplished much in the music industry, expanding the Jamaica Ave record store into a major distribution outlet and the largest independent reggae label in the world, distributing songs for Sean Paul, Shaggy, Buju Banton, Maxi Priest, … Read entire article »
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CHRIS CHIN, PRESIDENT OF VP RECORDS, TO GET JAMAICA’S NATIONAL HONOR OCTOBER 17!
By Howard Campbell— Chris Chin (left), VP president, shares lens time with music producer Donovan Germain at a recent event.— Chris Chin was still a teenager when his parents, Vincent and Pat, opened VP Records in Queens, New York in 1979. Having grown up in the family’s Randys record store in Kingston, it seemed he was already a music industry veteran. Chin is now president of VP, arguably the most successful independent label in contemporary music. The all-reggae company has distributed and marketed the music’s biggest names and helped expose dancehall to the American mainstream during the 1990’s. In his mid-50s, Chin has led the transformation of VP from ‘mom and pop’ company to a powerhouse ‘indie’. It has helped put artists like Beenie Man, Sean Paul, Shabba Ranks, Wayne Wonder, Tanto Metro and … Read entire article »
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“VP RECORDS STEALING MILLIONS FROM REGGAE/DANCEHALL ARTISTS” SAYS MR. VEGAS!
Reggae powerhouse label VP Records is getting called out once again for shady business . This time the label is being accused by Mr.Vegas for failing to pay him his royalties, and stealing millions from other Dancehall and Reggae artists . Vegas took to his facebook page to detail VP Records shady business practices and warn other artists not to do business with VP. These type of allegations are nothing new to the label , VP has been accused over the years of not paying artists and producers what they are owed and under marketing their albums. Check out what Mr. Vegas had to say below. Today I received an email from my attorney, stating how difficult and expensive it would be, to take the fight further with VP records. This is my second attorney, that is giving me this news, after spending … Read entire article »
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VP RECORDS 35th ANNIVERSARY POP-UP EXHIBIT TO DEBUT IN NEW YORK AT THE GRACE JAMAICAN JERK FESTIVAL, JULY 20!
The Reggae Powerhouse Celebrates Their Story & History of Reggae Music with State-Of-The-Art Display Designed by Michael Thompson NEW YORK – From ska to rocksteady, roots reggae to dub, lover’s rock to dancehall – VP Records has been at the forefront of Jamaica’s musical evolution. 2014 marks the 35th anniversary when its founders Vincent and his wife Patricia Chin moved their headquarters from Kingston, Jamaica to Jamaica, New York transforming their operations into the largest reggae company worldwide. … Read entire article »
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BUNJI GARLIN LEADS A NEW SOCA CHARGE!
Bunji Garlin— By Shereita Grizzle—- Many consider him the man leading the soca revival across the globe, and a recent record deal may be what he needs to successfully cross over into the international market. When The Gleaner caught up with Bunji Garlin a week ago Saturday at the Best of the Best concert in Miami, the soca viking revealed that he had just signed an exclusive deal with RCA and VP records. The two labels will join forces to promote Garlin’s hit Differentology (Ready For The Road).The artist said he was happy with the partnership and was looking forward to working with the label. “It’s an honor, and I look forward to all the possibilities and what it may mean for soca music,” he said. Following the deal, VP Records CEO Chris Chin was quoted in online reports, saying the … Read entire article »
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INTERNATIONAL REGGAE QUEENS MARCIA GRIFFITHS AND JUDY MOWATT HONORED IN NEW YORK CITY!
New York, NY—– International Reggae Queen Marcia Griffiths and legendary reggae/gospel singer Judy Mowatt, two thirds of the world famous I-Threes group, who provided backing vocals for reggae superstar Bob Marley in the 70’s, were honored with the “Reggae Ambassador’s Award” in New York by VP Records and Groovin Inc., sponsor and organizer of the fourth annual Groovin In The Park concert respectively. The awards were presented to the ladies for their supreme artistry, outstanding achievement and contribution to the development and promotion of reggae … Read entire article »
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Phillip “Fattis” Burrell Seen As A Giant
From The Jamaica Observer Richard Johnson Monday, December 19, 2011 WHETHER it was preceded by gentle, or righteous, the word “giant” punctuated most tributes at Saturday’s thanksgiving service for the life of producer and CEO of Xterminator Records, Philip ‘Fattis’ Burrell. Kingston’s Holy Trinity Cathedral resounded with glowing tributes to the man responsible for the careers of a number of Jamaican artistes including Luciano, Sizzla and Ini Kamoze. The casket bearing the remains of reggae producer Philip ‘Fattis’ Burrell at … Read entire article »
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