HERE'S THE WEEKLY ROUND-UP FROM VP RECORDS

July 16

SHAGGY’S BOOMBASTIC RADIO AND VP RECORDS BROUGHT 'SHAGGY’S YAAD' TO SUMMERSTAGE 40th anniversary Photo by Abby Sverdlik Shaggy brought the spirit of Jamaica to the heart of New York City with Shaggy's Yaad, delivering a high-energy performance before a packed crowd at Central Park's SummerStage. Joined by special guests Robin Thicke, Rayvon, Tanto Metro & Devonte, Noah Powa, NESTA, Amber Lee, Matthew Malcolm and Shuga, the Grammy Award-winning entertainer transformed Rumsey Playfield into a celebration of Caribbean music and culture. Presented in partnership with VP Records and Boombastic Radio as part of SummerStage's 40th anniversary season, the free concert showcased Shaggy's enduring global appeal while uniting fans from across New York for an unforgettable summer evening. Click here to see video

The Weekly Round-Up

Apple Music drops exclusive Buju Banton x King Addies mixtape "Worries In Di Dance" features Addies dub plates, previous hits and new tracks from the Too Too Bad album. Click here to stream the mixtape. Gyptian brought his signature sound and undeniable energy to the BRT stage, delivering a performance that had the crowd singing along from start to finish. Click here to see a snippet of his performance. Experience the artwork behind some of reggae's most influential releases at Greensleeves: The First 100 Covers, on view in London from 10–26 July. Click here to learn more. Pablo YG keeps the momentum building toward "Key to the Century" with the release of "King Lifestyle" featuring Govana. Produced by Tevin "YGF" Richards and Scotty's Muzik. Click here to stream the song.

Discover the story behind one of dancehall's most influential riddims, watch King Jammy reflect on 40+ years of Sleng Teng.    Click here to see the interview. Looking for the perfect soundtrack to slow things down? We've refreshed our Love Songs Playlist with timeless hits from Beres Hammond, Marcia Griffiths, Shaggy, Maxi Priest, and more Click here to listen to the full playlist.

The reggae community mourns the passing of conscious reggae artist Fantan Mojah, whose powerful messages of faith, resilience, and Rastafari inspired fans around the world. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones as we celebrate the enduring legacy of an artist whose music will continue to uplift generations. Click here to read full tribute.

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