VP Records proposes buyout of Greensleeves
The News Review:
- VP Records proposes buyout of Greensleeves
- February officially declared as Reggae Month in Jamaica
- Bob Marley: A prophet without honour in his homeland – Allison
- A Bob Marley Birthday Celebration
- Casinos a no-brainer
VP Records proposes buyout of Greensleeves
Jamaica bserver – Jan 29, 2008
VP Records will inherit a catalogue comprising some of the most notable albums of the genre from Elephant Man to Yellowman and hit songs recorded by such acts as Rihanna Sean Paul and Shaggy. Chris Chin and Randy Chin respectively Chief Executive fficer and President of VP Records further added: “Although Greensleeves has historically been our competitor we have always had the utmost respect for what Greensleeves stood for. The label and its founders had a long-term commitment to Reggae music and no one is better positioned than VP Records to understand the need to respect this legacy. We will ensure that Greensleeves remains alive as a brand synonymous with excellence in Reggae and Dancehall music. livier Chastan Vice President of VP Records concluded: “The addition of Greensleeves to our catalogue will ensure that the genre remains an important category in music. I am incredibly excited about the addition of classic works such as Wayne Smith’s Sleng Teng and Yellowman’s Mr Yellowman. “Greensleeves Publishing is just as rich with a large catalogue that includes major recent hits like Sean Paul’s Like Glue and Wayne Wonder’s Bounce Along both written by Steven ‘Lenkey’ Mardsen and Donovan Bennett’s Pon De River Pon De Bank written for Elephant Man among other compositions… Moreover Greensleeves’ unique English roots will allow VP Records to consolidate its presence in Europe. Steve Weltman Zest’s Chief Executive commented: “The combination of Greensleeves and VP Records will ensure the future of Reggae music around the world. VP Records is committed to preserving the legacy of the Greensleeves label that was begun by its founders Chris Sedgwick & Chris Cracknell in 1977. VP Records is the world’s leading reggae record label and home to global superstars such as Beres Hammond Sean Paul Morgan Heritage Elephant Man and others. VP Records is also the fastest-growing music publisher in the reggae and dancehall music genres. Talk Back No comments have been posted.
February officially declared as Reggae Month in Jamaica
Caribbean Net News – Jan 29, 2008
" According to the Prime Minister the music genre had evolved over the years through many stages and varying influences. "ur music was influenced by our own indigenous mento but it (also) absorbed jazz rhythm and blues rock and roll and it fashioned all of that into a musical expression that I don’t think has been done in any other music form in any other part of the world. It is Reggae that is (now) influencing other music (genres)" Golding pointed out. Stating that much of Reggae music is a profound commentary on life he said that "it has become a powerful medium to carry a message not only in Jamaica but all over the world. I’m not sure that we understand its power and how it can be used as a transformational tool not just to transform our own country that needs transformation in so many ways but to change the culture of the world and the way in which people relate to and treat each other. " While noting that this year’s celebration would serve as a "learning curve" the Prime Minister said that the aim was to make the annual celebration an international event. "We want it to be an international event.
Bob Marley: A prophet without honour in his homeland – Allison
Jamaica Gleaner – Jan 29, 2008
The entire culture is dedicated to Bob Marley his music and his message. It’s the perfect place to live for any Marley fan” she said almost giddy. Miss Allison was born in London to a Jamaican mother and developed a love for reggae music – Marley’s in particular – from early. “He has such a powerful message and spirit. I don’t know anyone who really listened to his music and was not touched in some way” she said. Her eyes brightened whenever she mentioned the late singer’s name and she spoke with great pride of her home on ‘Bob Marley Island’. MARLEY FANATICS”The population is somewhere around 60000.
A Bob Marley Birthday Celebration
Film Stew – Jan 29, 2008
The 89-minute Africa Unite: A Celebration of Bob Marley?s Vision will debut on February 6th just ahead of its DVD release on February 12th. The film?s director Stephanie Black uses as a central narrative device a trip undertaken by Ras ?Bongo? Tawney from his native Jamaica to Addis Ababa Ethiopia where a famous 2005 concert in Marley?s honor took place. Footage from the 12-hour extravaganza is intercut with Tawney?s travels and other reflective elements of Marley?s legacy. "It meant so much to me that Ras Tawney was able to make the trip" explains Stephanie Black on the film?s.
Casinos a no-brainer
Jamaica Gleaner – Jan 29, 2008
DevelopmentIn 2004 the then government as a result of the meeting with private sector leaders at the Ritz Carlton put in train the development of a Jamaica Music Revue to enhance the tourism product. Basil Dawkins a leading playwriter did a script. Jamaica the home of reggae does not have a year round music revue and we want instead to showcase foreign casinos. Also in 2004 a study commissioned by the then government for its industrial policy revealed that Jamaica will have competitive advantage in marketing its culture hence garnering much revenue. It would make better sense to brand Jamaica either as a reggae destination or a heritage destination but not a casino destination. When the Tony Blair government in the UK introduced a bill on gambling the opponents opposed this bill because it is claimed that it would lead to the proliferation of casinos and attendant ills. Guess which institution opposed this bill? All the major newspapers in the UK! The media in the UK are known for in-depth research.
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