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Originally released in 2000 by VP Records, Culture’s Humble African LP didn’t immediately make waves. Yet, over the past 25 years, the album has quietly risen to prominence, becoming one of the most beloved entries in the legendary Reggae group’s extensive 30-album catalog. Known for their groundbreaking 1977 album Two Sevens Clash and a series of influential records produced by Reggae icons Joe Gibbs and Sonia Pottinger, Culture remains a cornerstone of Reggae music history.

Originally released in 2000 by VP Records, Culture’s Humble African LP didn’t immediately make waves. Yet, over the past 25 years, the album has quietly risen to prominence, becoming one of the most beloved entries in the legendary Reggae group’s extensive 30-album catalog. Known for their groundbreaking 1977 album Two Sevens Clash and a series of influential records produced by Reggae icons Joe Gibbs and Sonia Pottinger, Culture remains a cornerstone of Reggae music history.

GRAMMY-award-winning artiste, producer, and songwriter Shaggy’s soca-inspired EP In the Mood is set to be released on May 12. The seven-track project kicks off a new partnership with Shaggy’s label, Ranch Entertainment, and VP Records. For In the Mood, Shaggy drew inspiration from the vibrancy of Caribbean Carnival celebrations and blended the fast-paced exuberance of Trinidad and Tobago’s soca music with modern dancehall and EDM. Led by the revelrous singles “Mood” featuring Trinidadian star Kes and “Don’t Run” with Vincentian singer Skinny Fabulous, the project is set to fuel parties and parades from Port of Spain to Notting Hill.

Every summer, the world's #1 Caribbean music compilation Reggae Gold brings the genre's top hits into one must-have collection for the masses. This year's installment, out Aug 12 on VP Records, is a diverse set of reggae chart toppers and the freshest sounds of the season.

To support our ongoing initiative to grow the US audience for Alborosie, VP will release his latest song “Fly 420” on a digital EP titled “Reggae Dubs & Dabs” on April 15. The EP will place his song alongside up and coming US reggae acts Stick Figure and Fortunate Youth as well as VP artists Raging Fyah and Mystic Revealers. The release will be at the center of a spring/summer US reggae festival based promotional campaign that will include give-a-ways of a mix CD featuring DJ Yardcore from Jamaica and Tribe of Kings Sound System from San Diego, CA. A video shoot for the first single “Life To Me” featuring Ky-Mani Marley is planned for April in Miami. While in the US, Alborosie will do extensive press and media interviews and create an EPK for online premiere prior to release date. US tour dates for fall 2016 are in the planning process.

VP Records has announced the release of the "Humble African (25th Anniversary Expanded Edition)" by the legendary reggae group Culture.riginally released in 2000, the album has gained significant acclaim over the past 25 years.his expanded edition includes the original tracks along with a newly discovered dub companion produced by the renowned duo Fat Eyes—Lynford “Fatta” Marshall and Colin “Bulby” York.otably, songs like “Why Am I A Rastaman” and the title track “Humble African” have become some of Culture's most-streamed songs, especially in countries such as Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa.he re-release offers both long-time fans and new listeners an opportunity to rediscover an album that continues to resonate deeply.

Inspired by the open spaces in the instrumental dub of 1970s Jamaican roots music, Jah9 sings with a voice that belies the dimensions of her physical body, from a soul much older than its current vessel. Her second album with VP Records, 'Note to Self', elevates Jah9 to a new musical space, combining her spiritual identity and sultry vocals to radio friendly contemporary reggae rhythms.