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Introducing New Reggae Label Trojan Jamaica, First Song Released
by Tori Hartshorn - March 27, 2019 Zak Starkey and Sharna 'Sshh' Liguz, have announced the creation of a new reggae record label, Trojan Jamaica, and a groundbreaking compilation, RED, GOLD, GREEN & BLUE, the details of which will be revealed soon. Today's announcement is heralded by the release of Screamin' Jay Hawkins' 'I Put A Spe...
Jamaican Dancehall Star DeeWunn Releases 'Back It Up, Drop It'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 25, 2019 The sensational sounds of Jamaica and Brazil join forces on DeeWunn and Leo Justi's new collaboration “Back It Up, Drop It”, out now via the groundbreaking Waxploitation Records....
Jamaican Dancehall Star DeeWunn Releases Infectious New Single
by Tori Hartshorn - March 22, 2019 The sensational sounds of Jamaica and Brazil join forces on DeeWunn and Leo Justi's new collaboration “Back It Up, Drop It”, out now via the groundbreaking Waxploitation Records....
VP Records Digs into its 40 Year Catalogue for Record Store Day Exclusives
by Tori Hartshorn - March 14, 2019 VP Records, the world's largest reggae label, continues its yearlong calendar of events for its 40th anniversary celebrating Record Store Day 2019 with Sound System Showcases at its retail locations in Jamaica, Queens and Miramar, Florida. This year, both VP Records retail stores have received the d...
The Estelle Experience to Launch in New York This February
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 15, 2019 Grammy Award winning artist Estelle will hit the East Coast this February with intimate performances as she presents the 'Estelle Experience' beginning in New York on February 6th and continuing onto Philadelphia, Virginia, Atlanta and Nashville, with more cities to be announced later....
Santigold Announces Flyaway Trip to Jamaica Contest
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 15, 2019 Santigold has announced a flyaway trip to Jamaica contest. The winner will receive up to $1000 towards flights for 2 people within the US & Canada to Jamaica, 5 nights accommodation at private villa in Port Antonio, Jamaica, ground transportation to and from the airport and access to personal chef f...
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...
North Parade to Release HAVANA MEETS KINGSTON
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 12, 2018 On November 3rd, VP Records/17 North Parade will release “Havana Meets Kingston.” The innovative, culture-centric album pairs legendary and emerging Cuban and Jamaican musicians to reimagine classic songs and create new compositions, infused with Jamaican reggae and dancehall and traditional Cuban a...
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...
New Arcade Fire Remix & Video Released, 'Peter Pan'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 21, 2018 As Arcade Fire approach the grand finale of their Everything Now Continued Tour, headlining The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles tonight, a new remix and accompanying video have been released for “Peter Pan” from the band's Grammy-nominated international #1 album, Everything Now....
Paul Nelson Announces Fall and Winter Tour Dates
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 18, 2018 Being blues/rock icon Johnny Winter's hand-picked touring and recording guitarist is just one of the accolades held by Grammy-winning guitarist Paul Nelson who has also shared the world's stages and/or recorded alongside Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Billy Gibbons, Slash, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Vin...
Bunji Garlin, Fay Ann Lyons and Shenseea Rocked BET Experience Live
by Tori Hartshorn - June 26, 2018 This past weekend, the star-studded BET Experience Weekend hit the Staples Center in Los Angeles, leading into the BET Awards held Sunday June 24th. On Friday, July 22nd BET Experience Live featured VP Records artists Bunji Garlin and Fay Ann Lyons. The show also featured a special 25th anniversary ...
Imagination TV Inc. Announces A-List, Platinum Recording Artist 6ix9ine to Perform at LIT Up Music Festival
by Macon Prickett - June 18, 2018 Imagination TV Inc. (OTC: IMTV) (OTC-BB: IMTV) is pleased to announce that artist '6ix9ine' aka 'Tekashi69' has been confirmed and will perform at 'LIT Up Music Festival' July 28 th, 2018, in Miami, FL at Magic City Studios. '6ix9ine' is the 1 st A-List artist to be confirmed for 'LIT Up Music Festi...
Imagination TV Inc. Enters Into Agreement With Nine Mile Entertainment Inc. to Co-Produce a Live Summer Music Event
by Macon Prickett - June 06, 2018 Imagination TV Inc. (OTC: IMTV) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Nine Mile Music Entertainment Inc. to co-produce a live summer music event in Miami, FL....
Juno Nominee & Canadian Reggae Legend Jay Douglas Releases New Album LOVERS PARADISE
by Macon Prickett - May 21, 2018 Toronto's own Juno nominated reggae master and soulful singer Jay Douglas has officially released his new album 'Lovers Paradise' via Slammin Media. The album is a best of collection of Jay Douglas' classic tracks, as well as some unreleased material that fans have been clamoring for. The album has ...
Sting & Shaggy Release New Island-Inspired Collaborative 44/876 Album Today
by Macon Prickett - April 20, 2018 Sting and Shaggy's new, island-inspired collaborative album 44/876 is available now at all retailers and digital platforms on A&M/Interscope Records (see below for album tracklistings & configurations)....
Cy Coleman A JAZZMAN'S BROADWAY Available This Week
by A.A. Cristi - April 04, 2018 This week – Friday, April 6th, 2018 Harbinger Records is releasing CY COLEMAN A Jazzman's Broadway (Jamaica, Flower Drum Song, South Pacific) HCD 3401. Harbinger loves composer/jazz pianist Cy Coleman. In fact, they have undertaken an entire series of CDs devoted to his vast musical talents. The fir...
Romain Virgo Releases New Single LOVESICK Out Today
by Macon Prickett - March 30, 2018 Romain Virgo's “LoveSick” out today, takes listeners on a journey that explores every emotion felt when finding love, losing love and finding love again. In the many twists and turns of romance and relationships, Romain represents a young man who has experienced it all and now has a dynamic story to...
Red Stripe Presents Reggae Sumfest, Jamaica's Largest Music Fest Announces Lineup
by Macon Prickett - March 27, 2018 For over a quarter of a century as the Caribbean's largest long-standing music festival, Reggae Sumfest returns to Montego Bay, Jamaica with a heavy-hitting artist lineup featuring the world's top reggae and dancehall artists....
VIDEO: Bad Gayal Shares Video For CANDELA
by Macon Prickett - March 20, 2018 Following the release of her Worldwide Angel mixtape, as well as a huge run of shows across North America and at SXSW 2018, multi-lingual club provocateur Bad Gyal has revealed the visuals to 'Candela,' the second video from her sophomore mixtape....
Sting & Shaggy's New Island Inspired Album 44/876 Now Available For Pre-Order, Plus Upcoming TV Appearances
by Tori Hartshorn - March 14, 2018 On April 20, Sting & Shaggy will release their new collaborative, island-inspired album, entitled 44/876, on A&M/Interscope Records. Featuring various album formats (see below for track listing & configurations), fans can pre-order the collection now and receive an instant download of the new song “...
Chart-Topper Travis Greene Announces Additional CROSSOVER LIVE Tour Dates
by Macon Prickett - March 14, 2018 Chart-topping, three-time GRAMMY® nominated, seven-time Stellar Award-winning artist, global worshipper and pastor of Forward City Church, Travis Greene has announced additional tour dates and cities for the culture shifting Crossover Live Tour. After a sold-out first leg on his much-anticipated Cro...
Jamaica Bobsled Foundation Launches Official Team Song RUN THE TRACK, IT'S BOBSLED TIME
by Macon Prickett - February 07, 2018 The Jamaica Bobsled Foundation (JBF) has announced the release of 'Run The Track, It's Bobsled Time' - an officially sanctioned team song to raise funds and awareness to benefit the ultimate underdogs - the athletes who compete in the sport of bobsledding and skeleton in the Winter Olympics for the ...
VIDEO: Check Out Sting & Shaggy's DON'T MAKE ME WAIT Music Video
by Macon Prickett - February 06, 2018 Filmed in Kingston, Jamaica, the new video was directed by Gil Green (Nicki Minaj, Drake, John Legend) and celebrates the duo's mutual love of Jamaica - its music, the spirit of its people and the vibrancy of its culture. Following their broadcast debut performance of “Don't Make Me Wait” on the Gra...
Reggae Star Mighty Mystic Announces New U.S. Tour Dates
by Macon Prickett - January 31, 2018 Reggae star Mighty Mystic announces new dates for a U.S. tour this Winter 2018. The tour kicks off this February 1, 2018 in Hampton Beach, NH and have added new dates and shows in major cities in MA, ME, OH, IN, CO, TX, AZ, NV, and CA.... |