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The quintessential independent record label and distributor of reggae music, VP Records has “become a crucial link between reggae music and culture and an ever-growing market of reggae enthusiasts around the world.”
Based in Jamaica, Queens, NY, the place where it all began in 1979, VP Records has grown to become a force to be reckoned with within the reggae music industry.
“While there are other labels available to artists in the Caribbean and the United States, many seek out VP Records because of its successful track record.”
The story of VP Records is summed up in today’s One Minute Spotlight in this, previously released, feature video. Enjoy!
into the “never listen to again” CD box. Yes, I do have one of those (actually, it’s a shoe box…alright. enough with the smirk, man!)
Soundscan 2009 Reggae Album Sales Not Looking Good
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Soundscan reggae album sales for 2009 trended downwards, drastically, which is not unlike that for other genres. But this should be a red flag to artists, producers and record labels alike that the music they are putting out is a little above CRAPOLA!
Where are the Coxsone Dodds, Joe Gibbs, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perrys, Sly & Robbies and Steely(r.i.p) and Clevies.
Don’t blame the economy, music fans now get to choose which songs on an album they want to purchase. Record companies no longer get to tell us as consumers what to buy. It’s no wonder online music services are growing year over year.
Major record companies are dying a slow death and are becoming irrelevant. I say death to major ’slave’ labels.
Artists and labels listen up. We need good music!