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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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SINGER DENYQUE EXPRESSES GRATITUDE FOR HER LATEST SINGLE “DON’T YOU KNOW!”

By Leighton Levy—   Denyque—  Recording artist Denyque has expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work with veteran producer Robert Livingston on his latest project, the Cold Hearts rhythm. Livingston and his Big Yard label played an integral role in the hugely successful careers of international reggae-dancehall stars Super Cat and Shaggy, artists who have sold millions of records worldwide. The Cold Hearts rhythm that has been receiving positive reviews also features the vocals of General Degree, Tony Gold, DMajor, Richie Spice, Chris Martin and several others. Denyque’s single, Don’t You Know, is a love song about a person expressing deep love for someone. “The song says, ‘don’t you know you are the one that I need’, stressing that I don’t need anybody else, it’s all about you,” she said. “I hope a lot of people can relate to … Read entire article »

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TONY GOLD IS BACK WITH “ROCK ME BABY!”

  In 1986 Patrick Anthony Morrison, an aspiring singer who had grown up in Porus in the parish of Manchester, Jamaica, took the second prize in the Tastee Talent contest. Brian Thompson took the first. Admiring each other’s skills, the two young men decided to form a vocal team, and the world got Brian and Tony Gold, one of Jamaica’s most prolific duos giving us hits such as ‘Bullseye’, ‘Poisin’ with Dennis Brown, ‘Irresistale’, ‘Compliments’ with Red Dragon and the timeless ‘Can You’. The duo were featured on Sly and Robbie’s Grammy winning album, Friends, Sly and Robbie. Patrick, more popularly know as Tony Gold, paused his career to lend his sweet charming vocals to Jamaica’s double diamond artist, Shaggy, for the pass twenty years, complimenting songs such as ‘Hey Sexy Lady … Read entire article »

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FORMER MAJOR LABEL EXECUTIVE KAREN MASON TALKS REGGAE!

 By Kevin Jackson—  MASON… a lot of reggae-influenced music going on right now Former music executive Karen Mason hopes the advice she gave to finalists in the Digicel Rising Stars competition last weekend, will help them develop careers. Mason, who helped propel reggae and dancehall music to international heights in the 1990s, was in Kingston as a guest judge for the popular talent series. “Any opportunity to come to Jamaica and to participate in particularly the art world and culture, moving things from point A to point B, I will be there. I was honored when I was contacted to be a part of the judging panel because a lot of the work that I do is about teaching and showing artists how to really understand and navigate this music industry,” Mason said. “In … Read entire article »

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SHAGGY LAUNCHES NEW REGGAE LABEL BASED IN KINGSTON AND NEW YORK!

SHAGGY LAUNCHES NEW REGGAE LABEL BASED IN KINGSTON AND NEW YORK!

By Patricia Meschino, New York—– Shaggy (center) performs at the launch party for his Ranch Entertainment label with Beenie Man (right) and Roy “DJ Roy” Walters of Irie Jam Radio, 93.5 FM, New York City (left). (Photo: Roland Hyde) Shaggy, (b. Orville Burrell), 43, is Jamaica’s best selling living artist.  His press materials say he’s sold 20 million albums worldwide  (Nielsen-Soundscan has him selling 8.9 million in the U.S.); yet selling records isn’t the top priority at Shaggy’s … Read entire article »

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DOES AGE MATTER IN THIS MUSIC BUSINESS?

DOES AGE MATTER IN THIS MUSIC BUSINESS?

Everton Blender By Simone Morgan——— ROOTS singer Everton Blender was nearly 40 years old when he released his breakthrough song, Lift up Your Head in 1994. Produced by Richard Bell for Startrail Records, Lift up Your Head became a monster hit and launched the career of a performer few producers would take a chance on because of his age. LIVINGSTON… it sometimes take up to two or three years to get an artiste out in the spotlight Robert Livingston, best … Read entire article »

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PAT McKAY & ROBERT LIVINGSTON TO RECEIVE IRIE FASHION RAVE’S LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS!

PAT McKAY & ROBERT LIVINGSTON TO RECEIVE IRIE FASHION RAVE’S LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS!

  McKay —- In celebration of Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of Independence, Sirius Satellite radio programme director/host Pat McKay and indie label executive, manager, record producer Robert Livingston – the man credited with pioneering the careers of platinum-selling reggae artiste Shaggy, Rayvon and Supercat – will each receive a Lifetime Achievement Award, for their outstanding contribution to the entertainment industry at New York’s signature Caribbean fashion event – Irie Fashion Rave. McKay and Livingston will join Fashion Mogul … Read entire article »

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Phillip “Fattis” Burrell Seen As A Giant

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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