Album Release

Jamaican-born production team Wycliffe “Steely” Johnson and Cleveland “Clevie” Browne are more than producers – they are pioneers of dancehall reggae’s digital age. Thus, it is only fitting that this compilation album featuring their top hits is deemed Digital Revolution, set for release on January 25, 2011 from 17 North Parade, a division of VP Records. Having built their world-renowned reputations as studio musicians, with Steely playing keyboards and Clevie playing drums, the duo rose to prominence as the house band at King Jammy’s studio at the time when drum machines were first introduced on reggae records. They quickly became Jamaica’s hottest production team and together forged a sound that would rule the dancehall scene for...

Known for her daring lyrics, vivacious stage performances and fiery bravado, Jamaican dance hall sensation Spice is happy to announce the release of her eagerly awaited debut EP So Mi Like It, available December 2, 2014 on VP Records. The digital-only EP will showcase her skills with a new selection of her most buzz-worthy anthems as well as exclusive material. On the 5 song set, Spice knows what she wants and has no qualms expressing exactly how she feels. Whether she is taking the reigns in and outside the bedroom on songs like “So Mi Like It,” “Go Go,” “Conjugal Visit” featuring Vybz Kartel and the never-before-heard track “Whine Inna Di Dance” or flipping the script on “Like A Man” – the tell all about being a female in the...

Built on his musical ability and production expertise, Alborosie’s reggae is a unique blend of vintage sounds built with old and new technology and great songwriting. Most tracks feature him playing multiple instruments and were recorded at his own Shengen Clan Studio in Kingston, Jamaica. With songs like “Stepping Out” feat. David Hinds of Steel Pulse, “Money” feat. Horace Andy, “Guess Who’s Coming” feat. Black Uhuru and “I Can’t Stand it” feat Dennis Brown, Alborosie puts his modern day spin on these iconic hits while featuring the original artist. He also recreates Bob Marley classics including “Burnin and Lootin” and “Natural Mystic” alongside the reggae legend’s son and recording artist Ky-Mani Marley. On his new original...

Soulja Boy’s highly anticipated third studio album, The DeAndre Way, is available now. The DeAndre Way features the hit singles “Pretty Boy Swag,” “Mean Mug” featuring 50 Cent, “Blowing Me Kisses,” and “Speakers Going Hammer.” Fans can unlock a coupon for $2 off The DeAndre Way by using Foursquare to check into any FYE location on their mobile phone. Once checked in, fans just need to click the “special here” icon and show the coupon at the register. Get Your Copy Here <object width="575" height="324"><param name="movie" value="http://www.vevo.com/VideoPlayer/Embedded?videoId=USUV71001567&playlist=false&autoplay=0&playerId=62FF0A5C-0D9E-4AC1-AF04-1D9E97EE3961&playerType=embedded&env=0"></param><param name="bgcolor"...

For 16 years, the annual award-winning Soca Gold series has been the ultimate soundtrack of soca music for Carnival seasons and 2012 is no different. Soca Gold 2012 will unleash the freshest anthems on May 29 on VP Records and feature the genre's hottest artists - representing the islands of Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, Jamaica and St Vincent. This top-selling series, which won "Best Soca Compilation" for the past 5 years in a row at the Soca Music Awards, includes the monster hit "Jab (No Pain)" from 3-time Soca Monarch Winner Iwer George, the catchy dance anthem "Bubble On A DJ" by Swappi, "Good Time" by 6-time Barbados Road March Winner Edwin Yearwood, this year's ladies anthem "No Pressure" by Sass featuring Nadia Boston and "De...

Soca music’s big guns come together for Soca Gold 2010 on May 25th Known for the hottest collection of Soca Hits in the market! Get ready for action as the storming rhythms and banging beats of Caribbean carnival take you to the front of this party line! Soca Gold 2010 also features an exclusive Soca remix of Gyptian’s monster hit “Hold You” plus “Call Meh” by Bunji Garlin & Fay-Ann Lyons and “Looking To Wine” by Farmer Nappy & General Grant. Soca Gold 2010 is 17 hot tracks that keep the tempo pumping! The CD/DVD package includes exclusive footage from T&T Carnival 2010 plus, 7 music videos and behind the scenes footage from the wildest party of the year. VP Records turns up the heat with Soca Gold 2010 !! TRACK LISTING 1. Barman...

Snoop lion is set to realease his first ever reggae LP, ‘Reincarnated’. It is set to be released April 22, 2013. The album is set to feature the likes of both Movadao and Popcaan which we’ve already heard, but will also feature Rita Ora, Akon, Chris Brown, T.I., Busta Rhymes, Angela Hunte, and Young Money rapper Drake. Reincarnated will feature the tracks No Guns Allowed and Ashtrays And Heartbreaks and be made available to pre-order on iTunes from April 2. Snoop Lion stated

Snoop Dogg became Snoop Lion not too long ago, and within a few weeks of attempting to make the identity stick most press outlets went back to calling him Snoop Dogg. Now, on the same day as his new album announcement, Snoop has once again requested media and fans refer to him by Snoop Zilla. Snoop Dogg has rebranded himself to Snoopzilla for his new project 7 Days Of Funk, which is a collaborative effort with groove singer Dam-Funk. The duo released the album’s first official single, “Faden Away,”.

One of reggae’s most prolific artists Sizzla returns with his 70th album The Messiah on May 28th (Kalonji Music/VP Records). Since his emergence in 1995, the enigmatic vocalist has undeniably put his stamp on the genre regardless of the current style or trend. His latest effort showcases his musical depth, passion and precision in partnership with Bread Back productions. Mostly written and executive produced by Sizzla himself, Kalonji’s full scope of talents are displayed on The Messiah. With a fresh perspective in 2013, the man on a musical mission inspires positive change worldwide on this 15-track collection. His social commentary on songs like “Chant Dem Down,” “No Wicked Man” and “Psalms 121″ reveal his daring bravado and...

Here's the tracklist to Shenseea's debut album "ALPHA!" Out March 11th. TRACKLIST:⁠ 1. Target feat. Tyga⁠ 2. Can’t Anymore⁠ 3. Deserve It⁠ 4. R U That feat. 21 Savage⁠ 5. Lick feat. Megan Thee Stallion⁠ 6. Bouncy feat. Offset⁠ 7. Henkel Glue feat. Beenie Man⁠ 8. Lying If I Call It Love feat. Sean Paul⁠ 9. Hangover⁠ 10. Body Count⁠ 11. Egoccentric⁠ 12. Shen Ex Anthem⁠ 13. Sun Comes Up⁠ 14. Blessed feat. Tyga⁠ ⁠

Grammy-award winning, multi-platinum reggae star Shaggy is back with Summer In Kingston, out July 19, 2011. The lead single Sugarcane has already impacted the reggae world and has been in the Top 10 on the iTunes reggae chart for weeks. Shaggy has three songs there, including his smash hits "It Wasn't Me" and "Angel," which are mainstays on the chart. As a summer time special, Summer In Kingston will be available at all digital retailers for USD $2.99 for a limited time. In addition, Shaggy will perform Sugarcane on July 26 on the Lopez Tonight show, which airs at 12:00am EST on TBS. Summer In Kingston finds Shaggy sporting his original up-tempo reggae/dancehall style with tracks such as "Sugarcane" and "Fired Up (F**k the...

The self titled debut album from Romain Virgo releases June 8th on VP Records. Romain Virgo came to national attention in Jamaica by winning the ‘Digicel Rising Star’ competition in 2007. The young vocalist made fans with his convincing vocal performances and youthful star quality. Performing familiar hits throughout the televised, multi-week competition, his charm emerged like a diamond in the rough. For the last two years, the singer has pursued his musical education as a full time student at Edna Manley College in Kingston, JA, while recording multiple hit singles. Under the tutelage of legendary producer Donovan Germain (Penthouse) and others, the 15 tracks presented here showcase an exciting new talent and the story is really just...

Rocksteady Legends The Tennors are pleased to announce the release of Jamaica 50. The single’s release comes almost four months before Jamaica’s independence. “Music can take a long time to circle the globe. We wanted to make sure that Jamaica 50 wouldn’t be a song that is played for a week at independence, but that it instead got a chance to seep into the hearts and minds of the people”, said founding member George Murphy aka Clive Tennors. The Tennors are best known for their smash hits Pressure and Slide, Cleopatra and Ride Yuh Donkey. The trio recently reunited after a 35 year hiatus. Along with Murphy, the group includes original member Ronnie Davis (who was also a member of The Itals) and new member Henry “Sadiki” Buckley, Jr...

Rick Ross plans to capitalize on his current popularity by releasing two albums this year. The first, God Forgives, I Don’t still doesn’t have a release date, but his pal DJ Khaled tells XXL that he was just “putting the finishing touches on it” a few days ago. The second album, also in progress, is currently untitled.

Reggae culture sensation Richie Spice is back with a brand new collection of signature hits on his new album Book Of Job, in stores and online on March 15, 2011. This, his fifth studio effort, is packed with 12 tracks of socially conscious roots reggae tunes that have made the entertainer an international staple for reggae lovers worldwide. Spice chose Book of Job as the title because of his commitment to creating uplifting music, which is as unwavering as Job’s faith was while enduring his many hardships. “A whole heap of things reach Job, he lose wealth, he lose him family, him lose everything, but because he was praising God, he regain,” Spice explains. “It’s the same thing with the music - it is righteousness me declare to the...

As mother's day is approaching our thoughts and love, and many songs are dedicated to these incredible women who gave us life. Not wanting to over shadow or take anything away from this day, reggae crooner Jahmiel reflected on those men who play both roles. Just as on father's day single mothers get recognition, Jahmiel wanted to extend the sentiment to those "Real Father". That song was inspired by my dad and the good fathers I know. I felt it was necessary knowing that there's mostly mother songs out there in the music industry and less for the fathers. I do have a great mom but my dad is supportive of the 7 of us too, so I represented for him and the real fathers of the Earth. BIG up Notnice who produced it and was also influential...

VP Records is set to release the 20th edition of the best-selling annual reggae compilation Reggae Gold. The June 26th release of Reggae Gold 2012 will mark this achievement with a two disc set offering double the hits. The deluxe package includes a commemorative sticker and 15” x 10” fold out poster of the this year’s Reggae Gold cover girls. The compilation’s first disc carries on the Reggae Gold tradition with the year’s most popular reggae hits. Highlights include Sean Paul’s latest single “She Doesn’t Mind,” Jamaica’s hottest newcomer Popcaan’s “Only Man She Want“ and 4 newly commissioned exclusive songs including Busy Signal's “Kingston Town (Remix)” featuring Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley, Tarrus Riley's "Not Missing You," Etana's...

Red Rat been Saving the best for last, "The Rat Trap Mixtape" is and will be the hottest mixtape to end 2010 with. It's free, it's fun, and OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO it's Red Rat. The Rat Trap Mix tape was Mixed by DJ Outkast, hosted by Red Rat, and presented by Infinity Moguls & Shadyville Caribbean. This mixtape proves that the Red Rat is Back and ready for 2011 in preparation of dancehall's most energetic artist, Red Rat's new album! Download Here

Best known for his award-winning, work with Shaggy and once dubbed by the legendary James Brown as the “reggae Usher” Barbados born/Brooklyn raised Rayvon who gave us memorable hooks on hit songs “Angel” and “In the Summertime” has released his self-titled solo album Rayvon featuring production from Jah Snowcone, Ali Cat & Carl “Beaver” Henderson who is credited with the blazing new single “Back It Up” which was recently performed (March 8th) at a live taping on The Mo'Nique Show. The album is now on sale on Itunes Rayvon Tracklist: 01 - Intro - Skit Rayvon 02 - Back It Up Rayvon 03 - You Look Good (feat. C.L. Kash) 04 - One n Only (feat. Kobra Kahn & Beverly Marquis) 05 - Hustly and Flow (feat. Jah Snowcone) 06 -...

Reggae artiste Protoje releases his long-awaited debut album "Seven Year Itch" on Don Corleon Records, January 25, 2011. The album comes after the success of several already released singles which included on the album, including hit "J.A." and lead single, "Rasta Love" featuring Ky-Mani Marley. Seven Year Itch arrives to an anxious crowd who has come to know Protoje from his intimate performances in Jamaica's live music scene, to his phenomenal performances on the prestigious stages of Caribbean Fashion Week and Reggae Sumfest. Protoje has passed on opportunities to put his voice to many mainstream riddims, instead remaining focused on the art itself, perfecting his performance and writing the songs on "Seven Year Itch." The...