John McMorris was born in 1965 in Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. Little John first recorded with Captain Sinbad for the Youth In Progress label at the age of nine, where his piping interjections contrasted neatly with Sinbad’s gruff style, and throughout the 80’s he was seldom out of the Reggae charts. Many indicated that he…
Bronx-based Jamaican artist Tina Pinnock, better known as HoodCelebrityy, comes up with a video for her single “Run di Road,” which was released by Female Shotta Records. It’s a song across the “Bam Bam” riddim that became known amongst a broad audience when Chaka Demus & Pliers’ “Murder She Wrote” stormed the charts worldwide in…
Neil Joseph Stephen Fraser, aka Mad Professor, was born in Georgetown, Guyana, on March 27, 1955. He is a British national dub music producer and engineer known for his original productions and remix work. Mad Professor is considered one of the leading producers of dub music’s second generation and was instrumental in transitioning dub into…
The co-writer of Bob Marley’s classic hits I Shot The Sheriff and Get Up, Stand Up, has raised funds to stay in the home where they made the songs after she was threatened with repossession of the property. Esther Anderson, 76, is a film director and activist who has lived in her flat on Cheyne Row, Chelsea, since…
Derrick Morgan was born on 27 March 1940 in Clarendon, Jamaica, West Indies. He is a recording artist famous in the 1960s and 1970s. He is the father of Queen Ifrica.
Purchase the Brand New Single “Head Up” from SumeRR This is the perfect time for us to keep our Head Up! The Jamaicana bombshell SumeRR dropped another single from her upcoming album “Downs District” called “Head Up” featuring Raging Fyah’s singer Kumar! Music lovers and DJ’s add this track to your mix and playlist! Don’t…
Exco Levi wants you to know you are a CHAMPION! From the african-soca inspired beat to the uplifting lyrics this song embodies a champion! You can play this track at gatherings, graduations, and many more occasions! DJ’s add this track to your playlist and mix Radio add this song to your rotation
Busy Signal: Baby Dance!! He doesn’t want to wait in vain for love! Check it out.
March 1st to 31st, 2020 is designated on the calendar as Women’s History Month. At this time, VP Records celebrate the accomplishments and aspirations of women worldwide. Putting a musical twist to this month sees VP Records recognize the catalog of several notable women in Reggae and Dancehall. The VP Records 10-song playlist includes music…
Jah9’s title single, “Note to Self,” is timely. Given the spread of the infectious COVID-19 virus, and how quickly it has spread worldwide, people need reassurance that all will be fine, and Jah9 delivers. Teaming with long time collaborator and Reggae star Chronixx, “Note to Self” is the future ‘you,’ speaking to the younger ‘you’…
