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KING JAMMY PRESENTS NEW SOUNDS OF FREEDOM OUT NOW ON VP RECORDS A Modern Day Recreation of Black Uhuru’s 1977 Love Crisis Featuring Alborosie, Chronixx, Dre Island, Gentleman, Kabaka Pyramid, Bounty Killer, Shaggy, Beenie Man, U Roy Plus More Large Up Premieres Album Today LISTEN: http://www.largeup.com/2016/08/11/largeup-premiere-king-jammys/ King Jammy is one of reggae’s most prolific talents, whose career spans a half-century. Almost 40 years since the original sessions, King Jammy revisits the seminal album that launched his career as a producer. New Sounds of Freedom is a re-working of the 1977 Black Uhuru classic LoveRead More

Jamaican reggae star Gyptian links with UK’s most sought after rapper Lady Leshurr for a wild romp through Kingston’s streets on the new video for his “All On Me (Diztortion Remix).” Gyptian’s originial song “All On Me” continues to climb UK and U.S. radio charts on Top 40, Urban and Rhythmic radio, and the new remix (out now on iTunes) collides UK grime, hip hop, EDM and reggae into a worldly sound. England’s leading lady is the perfect match to team up with the reggae star on this wicked newRead More

Gyptian (Jamaica), Benjai (Trinidad), Chronixx (Jamaica), Destra (Trinidad), Farmer Nappy (Trinidad), Charles Jahfaa (Haiti) and Etana (Jamaican) are all nominated of the 2015 Best International Act – Caribbean. It’s a very tight race as these top 7 artist have all made major impact over the past year. While they are credited for their talent, an online voting period with social media hashtag #BlackCanadianAwards to help seal their fate ends this Friday June 5th. Best Caribbean Style Act, another category but focused on Canadian artists at the awards celebrates some ofRead More

Gyptian releases new love song on Konsequence Muzik Kingston, JAMAICA:- Reggae singer, Gyptian, renowned for his silky smooth ballads, is the perfect embodiment of true Rasta love in his brand new single, Addicted To Your Love, produced by Konsequence Muzik. Set over a soothing riddim, and tightly locked into a slick groove, the song is as compelling as it is catchy and already music critics are predicting that Addicted To Your Love will be another monster hit from the highly-touted reggae crooner. Gyptian belts out the catchy hook and theRead More

Gyptian headed to Tobago before the Carnival madness to team up with Kes The Band for his sizzling new video “Wet Fete.” The video was directed by the island’s own Dave Elliot and Andre Thorne from Baby Thorne Production in collaboration with Tobago House of Assembly and Synergy TV. The reggae-soca jam is off Gyptian’s most recent album Sex, Love and Reggae (VP Records) and produced by Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis along with Stanley “Rellee” Hayden and Dennis “DC” Coronel for A-Team Productions. WATCH GYPTIAN’S “WET FETE” FT. KES THE BANDRead More

Brooklyn, U.S.A – When a producer and artist have the right chemistry it translates into their music like a well orchestrated dance. Such was the result when producer Ricky Blaze and international reggae star Gyptian teamed up for what became Gyptian’s gold-selling anthem “Hold You”. Since then, both Ricky and Gyptian have been a busy fixture on worldwide charts, Ricky with chart topping hits from Hip Hop to Reggae, and Gyptian touring worldwide, and more recently a live performance in the middle of Times Square in Manhattan, NY. Luckily forRead More

Gyptian is revving up for his upcoming studio album Sex, Love and Reggae (October 29, VP Records) and reveals his “colorful” title track today via Pitchfork. The Major Lazer and Jerry Wonda produced single “Sex, Love and Reggae” features guest vocals from Angela Hunte (co-writer for Jay Z’s Grammy-winning “Empire State of Mind”) and Trinidadian soca king Bunji Garlin. In support of Sex, Love and Reggae, the reggae star is currently touring the United States. He will be performing in the Southeast, Northeast and West Coast regions until early November.Read More

This past Sunday (July 21), Gyptian made a surprise guest appearance at the third annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, which attracted over 15,000 people to Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY to celebrate the finest Caribbean cuisine, culture and music. Irie Jam’s 93.5 FM radio personality DJ Roy called the reggae star to the main stage to present him a RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) certified Gold plaque for Gyptian’s #1 hit single “Hold You.” The title-track from Gyptian’s Billboard Top 200 album is the first track from aRead More

Born in Edonton NC, raised in Chesapeke Va, Currently a resident of Norfolk Va, Makia. Downing is Music’s next big star. She is truly a triple threat to say the least. Having owner house vocals and an undeniable look, coupled with amazing song writing and composition skills she will definitely take the music industry by storm. Her sultry vocals, incredible range, and pop appeal have already blessed her with the opportunity to do collaborations with industry veterans such as Grammy Winning song writer/producer Quincy Patrick, CEO of Qwilite Entertainment, OldRead More

VP Records is proud to announce that Gyptian’s hit song “Hold You” has officially reached Gold status according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The title-track smash off of Gyptian’s Billboard Top 200 album is the first song from a Jamaican reggae artist to sell over 500,000 copies in almost a decade. Gyptian is overjoyed. “Give thanks to everyone who bought my record. I am humbled by the support of my fans and hold this achievement close to my heart,” he states. This milestone places Gyptian among anRead More