[Music Video] Jesse Royal ft Jo Mersa Marley - Generation
Taken from his album, Lily of da Valley, pree the official music video for 'Generation'
Romain Virgo’s “LoveSick” Valentines Week Radio Takeover
Caribbean Dance Radio is proud to participate in the 'LoveSick' Valentine's Week Radio Takeover. Listen this week for your chance to win a download of Romain Virgo's upcoming album 'Lovesick'.
We'll be giving away downloads on all our programs this week
Feb 16 - official podcast available Soundcloud, iTunes, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and more
Feb 16 - KKRN 88.5FM or kkrn.org - 11:30pm PST
Feb 17 - African.FM - 2:00am UK
Feb 20 - KZFR 90.1FM or kzfr.org - 11:30am PST
Press Release
New York, NY- Following the announcement of Romain Virgo’s upcoming album “LoveSick” on VP Records, a Valentines Week Radio Takeover is underway. Fans of the reggae crooner can listen to the radio stations below all week for a chance to win a download of his new album out on March 30th. The 17-track album 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 tell.
Executive produced by Niko Browne for Lifeline Music, with additional production by Sting International and Vikings Production, the album presents a new pop reggae sound traced with his signature lovers rock style woven throughout. The first single ‘Now’, released last Summer, was the introduction to an energetic dance groove on the Skank and Rave rhythm. Highly contagious, the song alludes to a transitional musical direction. On the other spectrum, “Trouble” is reminiscent of his popular songs “Soul Provider”, “Fade Away” and “Cry Tears For You”. The bluesy, smooth rhythm released in November, showcases the sick side of LoveSick, as he tells a tale of a woman who persists on breaking up his happy home after a one- night stand.
The latest single “Still” is a passionate ballad over the upbeat Skyspraper Riddim by Richie Stephens, a forthcoming video is expected in March. The album also includes Romain's stirring version of the Sam Smith smash “Stay With Me.” The song has become a fan favorite across the globe, rivaling popularity with the original version in Japan. The crooner will be embarking on a European tour at the end of March with special guest Sevana. The tour will include stops in Germany, The UK, Holland and Switzerland. He will be setting up U.S. dates later this year.
Raised in a disciplined home in the rural town of Stepney in the parish of St. Annes, Romain first gained fame when he made history as the youngest winner of Television Jamaica’s (TVJ) popular “Rising Stars” talent competition at just 17-years-old and later by winning Artist of the Year by JaRIA (Jamaica Reggae Industry Association) in 2012. Growing up listening to the likes of Beres Hammond, Dennis Brown and Percy Sledge, he has modeled his musical style and career after these legends while still remaining true to who he is. Passion drips through every lyric and every note, as listeners can feel the love for his craft.
“I believe love is the one thing that’s going to save us, not just in terms of relationships, but in the broader human sense,” Romain says of the album’s title and content. “I personally believe that nothing forms a stronger bond than love. It cuts through race, religion, creed, everything. We need to put it at the center of our lives.”
Long time we've supported Romain Virgo and wish him the best success on his upcoming album.
[New Music] I-Octane & J Boog - Pretty Loud
Jamaica, U.S.A (MPR Consulting) - On the heels January 13th memorable and exciting performance at renowned stage show Rebel Salute in Jamaica, International reggae star I-Octanehas premiered his new single "Pretty Loud" featuring two times nominated Reggae artist J Boog, and announced that he will join him for selected California tour dates.
The latter will be in support of I-Octane's anticipated third full length album titled "Love and Life", which is set to release on March 30th, 2018. Albeit much earlier performances will be announced, the California leg of J Boog's L.O.E tour will introduce reggae star I-Octane to new fans, and deliver a dose of Jamaica's steeped vibes to San Luis Obispo, Bakersfield, Fresno, Redway and Monterey.
Speaking on the song's inspiration, I-Octane explained "I was in the studio talking with my brethrens about how we see some beautiful women that never can keep a man, or always change men. We all know some of them that think that because they are beautiful, they should be treated a certain way. It's like that is all they have to offer, and they come with a certain attitude and expectations from men. Of course it's not all women, I don't want to stereotype, but it's plenty of them. That basically was the inspiration. That is what the song Pretty Loud is about. The idea to work with J Boog came from my manager Wendy. We were talking about him and his accomplishments in reggae on the international front, and she suggested him for the record, and yeah he delivered as expected, his voice just fit in perfect. It's one of my favorite collaborations. I get to introduce him to my audience, and i get to know his audience.We give thanks. "
Distributed by IDC, "Pretty Loud" will be available on February 9th, is now purchasablle as a pre-order smarturl.it/IoctaneJboog
"As a fan of reggae music, i have long admired and actually been a fan myself of I-Octane. I've had the pleasure of working with some great artists and now I can count him among those names. What makes it sweeter is not only our collaboration, but the fact that we will perform it together when he joins my L.O.E tour in Cali. One Love" - J Boog
[New Music] Capleton & Chronixx - Help The Weak
New collaboration with Capleton & Chronixx by ZincFence Productions
Grab it here on iTunes
[Out Now] Bobby Digital - X-tra Wicked
Bobby Digital, the man behind Digital B Records, releases its first Reggae Anthology collection courtesy of VP Records February 2018. This 2 disc collection includes hits from Ninja Man, Sanchez, Tony Rebel, Johnny Osbourne, Buju Banton, Wayne Wonder, and more.
Grab your copy today
Jesse Royal Tour Dates Early 2018
The 'Lily Of Da Valley' joins with California Reggae band The Green for a January - March 2018 tour.
[New Video] Jah9 ft Chronixx - Hardcore
Jah9’s epic 2017 hit “Hardcore” remix featuring Chronixx now has a visual to accompany the raw, powerful tune. The original version featured on her September 2016 album “9” was remixed by reggae marvel Chronixx in March 2017 and later featured on VP Records annual compilation “Reggae Gold 2k17”. Released today, the video comes shortly after Jah9’s mini Brazil tour which wrapped up on January 7th. Prior to that, she completed a brief Northeast American tour with stops in Boston, New York and Vermont.
Filmed in São Paulo, Brazil by director Premier King, the video features Jah9 in various parts of the city with an all-female crew. Additional footage was shot in California by All Eyes On It. Reggae marvel Chronixx, who is currently nominated for a Grammy for Best Reggae album joins Jah9 in the primary scene atop a city rooftop. The video features a combination of soft, vibrant nature backdrops integrated with the gritty elements of the streets, emphasizing the melodic yet brazen energy of the song.
“It was a long awaited pleasure for me to make my first visit to South America and Brazil,” said Jah9. This has been calling to me for some time now and I was honored to connect with so many beautiful spirits and have the opportunity to work with some of the best local talent.” On meeting the director, Jah9 states, “we were fans of his work before we met him so when Premier King reached out about collaborating in Brazil it was just a matter of what song to choose. We are very happy with product of this collaboration and with all the seeds we were able to plant in Brazil.
[OUT SOON] Scientist Meets Hempress Sativa in DUB
This Is a 10 track Dub Album Produced by Conquering Lion Records and mixed by The Scientist slated for released on February 11, 2018. Preorder starts January 19th the Album will be available on all digital platforms Amazon, iTunes Apple Music etc. For vinyl Distribution log on to www.buyreaggae.com
The Album is an evocation to Jamaica’s 1970’s Dub era as The Master Of Dub Mix Hopeton “Scientist” Overton Brown In true essence and respect for the culture uses an Analog console to manipulate the riddims; while transforming the words sound of the “Lyrical Machine” into musical mysticism that transcends the norm. The Scientist recreates a phenomenal balance of Old School meets New perpetuating a Sound System enthusiast dream isolating instrumentals while unleashing a thunderous bass effect. The Album also boasts a distinctively different mixed of “Wah Dada Deng Boom” by Paolo Baldini of Dubfiles. Hempress Sativa released her debuted Album titled Unconquerebel earlier this year January, 2017 and is available on All Digital Platforms in Vinyls and CD’s.
TRACKS
01. Revolution Dub
02. Rock It Ina Dub
03. Skin Teeth Dub
04. Heathen Wage Dub
05. Boom (Wah Da Da Deng) feat. Paolo Baldini Dubfiles
06. Jah Will be There Dub
07. No Peace Dub
08. We All Dub
09. Fight For Your Rights Dub
10. Natty Dread DubWise feat. Ranking Joe
FEATURED ARTISTS: Ranking Joe , Paolo Baldini (Dubfiles)
We had the chance to talk to Hempress Sativa on the program in 2016, hear it on SoundCloud by clicking below
[New Music] 5 Star - Lightning Storm
[New Music] Beres Hammond - My Kinda Girl
VPAL Music is proud to present the NEW face of Techniques Records, Jambian Music.
There are a few things in life that are certain...the future, growth and change. Techniques Records was the brain child of the late Winston Riley. Though he was the face of the label, behind-the-scenes his sons Kurt "DJ Kurt Riley" & Andre "DJ Dre Stylez" Riley were adding their own flavor. The pair reached international success with Charly Black's Gyal You A Party Animal (Jambe-An Riddim 2014).
"All I can say is Beres Beres Beres" states, Kurt . after a spirit-filled recording session. He explains that the experience was life changing as Beres Hammond recorded not one but two songs and encouraged them to cut their own path in the industry. "He is the real M.A.N. and there's NO argument in that!", laughed Kurt.
Buckle up as they take you into the next generation of music. Great tunes, great production with more Reggae and Dancehall fusions for the next generation of music heads. Like their father, they plan to cement their names in music history. -words courtesy VP Records
Hear it now on Caribbean Dance Radio! 'My Kinda Girl' available for purchase on iTunes January 28, 2018.