The creative and business surfaces of the music industry’s fabric are so perfectly woven together that it’s hard to not appreciate both sides and remain a successful entity within the musical stratosphere. From artiste contracts and producers’ royalties to copyright legalities and music publishing agreements, this series of articles are geared towards helping up and coming/established artistes and musicians, as well as the average music lover, better understand varying legal issues that plague the music industry and its shift in more recent years.

Earth Hour 2022 Live

Watch the live stream of the 2022 Earth Hour concert.

SHARE / Mar 26, 2022 01:40 pm

How this media platform strives to Preserve and Showcase Jamaican Music to the World

<span style="color: rgb(38, 40, 42); font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">From its inception in 1995, Jamaica’s music has been an important part of Jamaicans.com, the premier online community for those interested in all thing...

SHARE / Feb 25, 2022 04:09 pm

Bob Marley Earthstrong Celebration 2022 LIVE

Tune in live at 12:00 PM on February 6 2022

SHARE / Feb 5, 2022 05:46 pm

Watch Earth Hour 2021 Live

<span style="color: rgb(3, 3, 3); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249);">Join us for an acoustic concert on Earth Hour!</span>

SHARE / Mar 27, 2021 03:35 pm

Sizzla Gets in The Mix With ‘The Mixer’ Live Onstage

<div>Popular television programme Onstage will be</div><div>hosting a live performance special on their YouTube platform ‘Onstage TV’ to over 420,000</div><div>subscribers worldwide.</div>

SHARE / Aug 30, 2020 02:02 pm

Stefflon Don Teams Up with Kalpee on New Track - ‘Gimme De Ting’

With an increased buzz surrounding the single ‘One More Night” (Gimme De Ting’) by Kalpee, international recording artiste Stefflon Don has teamed up with the Trinbagonian artiste on the track.

SHARE / Aug 25, 2020 06:45 pm

Reggae Sumfest 2020 Connecting Fans Worldwide Through Virtual Extravaganza

<div>With Covid 19 pandemic preventing artistes and</div><div>musicians from performing and connecting with their fans live worldwide, Reggae</div><div>Sumfest has stepped in to bridge the gap and bring Jamaica...

SHARE / Jul 21, 2020 02:30 pm

Reggae Sumfest 2020 Back This Summer Live on Facebook and Instagram

<span style="color: rgb(81, 89, 103);">The Sumfest team has forged a groundbreaking partnership with Facebook and Instagram to host a virtual celebration of Reggae Sumfest that will potentially reach millions and millions of viewers.&...

SHARE / Jul 5, 2020 11:43 pm

Kim Nain Thrills For Reggae Month

<span style="color: rgb(81, 89, 103);">Singer/Songwriter Kim Nain is not slowing down anytime soon. From her November 2018 album, ‘Deal Wid It’ to the crowd favorite ‘Marijuana’ and her latest duo with Naomi Cowan, ‘Need Me�...

SHARE / Feb 11, 2020 09:52 pm

Jah9 Keeps It Light As A Feather On New Single And Video "Ma'at (Each Man)" Out Today- An Elevating Message Encouraging Self Care And Discipline

Jamaican singer and yogi Jah9 releases her brand new single “Ma’at (Each Man),” accompanied by a beautiful visual directed by Samo Kush I.

SHARE / Nov 19, 2019 07:38 pm

Strictly The Best 60 Out November 22nd- 60th Edition Marked With History Making Live Broadcast From New York To Jamaica On ReTV

<span style="color: rgb(81, 89, 103);">On November 22, 2019, VP Records will celebrate the 60th edition of one of the label's staple compilation brands, with the release of Strictly the Best Vol. 60 . The set includes current and brea...

SHARE / Nov 10, 2019 08:56 am

12 Inches Of Dub Available On Cd And Via Streaming Platforms For The First Time

Available on CD and via streaming platforms for the first time on November 8, 2019, "12 Inches Of Dub" is the spectacular and long lost dub companion to General Echo's 1980 Greensleeves album "12 Inches Of Pleasure", produced by reggae icon...

SHARE / Nov 10, 2019 08:53 am

Christopher Martin Releases Video For "Dem Vex"

<span style="color: rgb(81, 89, 103);">The new video for “Dem Vex” by Christopher Martin is out now. The single, off the “One Way” riddim, has all the makings of a self-anthem.&nbsp;</span><br style="color: rgb(81...

SHARE / Nov 10, 2019 08:47 am

Down In Jamaica Box Set To Be Released October 25th- The Official Product For VP Records 40th Anniversary

<span style="color: rgb(81, 89, 103);">Down In Jamaica: 40 Years Of VP Records is the definitive anthology of the company that helped bring reggae and dancehall to the world</span>

SHARE / Nov 6, 2019 05:33 pm

Richie Spice Releases "Together We Stand"- Featured Track On Upcoming Strictly The Best 60

<span style="color: rgb(81, 89, 103);">Roots Reggae veteran Richie Spice is back with new single “Together We Stand”, out today. The new single will also be a featured track on the upcoming Strictly the Best 60 out November 22nd o...

SHARE / Nov 6, 2019 05:25 pm

Reggae Culture Salute 2019 Pays Tribute To The Wailers

<span style="color: rgb(64, 63, 66); font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Board of Directors of Coalition to Preserve Reggae Music (CPR) has announced that Reggae Culture Salute 2019 (RCS) will be a “Tribute to T...

SHARE / Oct 17, 2019 03:35 pm

For Your Grammy Consideration: Three Titles From VP Records

Christopher Martin's sophomore album, And Then, is packed with pop-flavored mid-tempo cuts the singer calls ‘sugar reggae.’

SHARE / Oct 9, 2019 04:50 pm

Busy Signal Releases "Parts Of The Puzzle" Album

Out October 4th on VP Records, the long-awaited, new studio album Parts of the Puzzle, from dancehall reggae star Busy Signal will be available worldwide for streaming and purchase on CD and vinyl LP.

SHARE / Sep 18, 2019 08:37 pm

Notnice Launches New Album In Collaboration With Global Music Distributors ONErpm

<div>On Thursday, August 8, 2019, Award-Winning Billboard Producer Ainsley&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 1em;">‘Notnice’ Morris of Notnice Records launched his first ‘non-riddim’ album, Kyng Midas, in</span><...

SHARE / Aug 12, 2019 06:28 pm

Guinness Sounds of Greatness (GSOG) Opens with “Woman Power” as Champion Sound of the Night

The town of Buckfield, Ocho Rios came alive Friday night as the 2019 Guinness Sounds of Greatness (GSOG) re-ignited the Dancehall clash culture and brought out the fighting side of local and international sounds.

SHARE / May 17, 2019 09:09 pm

The Largest Staging of Reggae Sumfest in the Festival’s 27-Year History

<div>Downsound Entertainment (DSE) has confirmed that the 2019 staging of the iconic&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 1em;">festival is geared up to be the biggest one to date. In fact, the team is expecting&nbsp;</span&g...

SHARE / Apr 29, 2019 10:37 am

Reggae Sumfest 2019 New York Launch An Outstanding Success

Cordell “Skatta” Burrell of Downsound Entertainment, organisers of Reggae Sumfest, revealed that dancehall legends Beenie Man and Bounty Killer would be performing together on the Sumfest stage on Festival Night 1, 19 July 2019.

SHARE / Apr 22, 2019 04:03 pm

Top flight stars for Reggae Sumfest 2019

Reggae Sumfest, scheduled for 14 to 20 July 2019, is already shaping up to eclipse the record 2018 event with the suite of top tier artistes signed for the festival.

SHARE / Mar 25, 2019 11:29 pm

Beres Hammond's "Never Ending" Album Out October 12th on VP Records

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 two singles.

SHARE / Oct 8, 2018 06:34 pm

Best World Music Album- Mista Savona Presents: Havana Meets Kingston

Features Grammy award winning musicians Sly &amp; Robbie with original Buena Vista Social Club member, Barbarito Torres and many more.

SHARE / Oct 7, 2018 06:40 pm

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