VP RECORDS PRESENTS THE LATEST INSTALLMENT IN THE SOCA GOLD SERIES SOCA GOLD 2008 AVAILABLE MAY 20th, 2008 Since its inception in 1997, the Soca Gold series has led the genre with breakthrough hits and enduring classics. Carnival Competition determines big hits in Soca and establishes young acts in the genre. Soca Gold serves as the soundtrack to Carnival. Now, on May 20th, comes the latest installment: Soca Gold 2008. Soca Gold 2008 includes stand out sunshine-soaked songs by Fay-Ann Lyons Alvarez, Roy Cape, Kerwin Du Bois & Shal Marshal, and Ricky T, each of their songs have been hits at Trinidad’s carnival. Soca Gold 2008 also includes bumping, party-ready tracks from Mr. Dale and Don Trent, which have been hits on New York radio. A bonus DVD comes with Soca Gold 2008, which includes live performances from Fay-Ann Lyons, Roy Cape, Ricky T, Farmer Nappy, Roy Cape featuring Blaxx, Edwin Yearwood, Kerwin, Shal Marshal & Bunji Garlin at Trinidad & Tobago Carnival 2008 and Crop Over 2007. The DVD also includes music videos and plenty of Carnival vibes that make up more than 90 minutes of viewing entertainment. If you couldn’t make it to Carnival 2008 in person, here’s your chance to go behind the scenes like never before. Track Listing: 1 GET ON - FAY-ANN LYONS ALVAREZ * 2 BREATHLESS - ROY CAPE feat. BLAXX 3 GYAL FARM - KERWIN DU BOIS & SHAL MARSHAL * 4 FEELS LIKE I'M HOME AGAIN - EDWIN YEARWOOD * 5 SOKA JUNKIE - MR.DALE 6 BRING IT - BUNJI GARLIN Feat. HUNTER 7 PRESSURE BOOM - RICKY T* 8 GIRLS GONE WILD - LIL RICK * 9 WUKKING UP ON ME - SURFACE feat. TONY PRESCOTT 10 WUKKING UP - PATRICE ROBERTS * 11 CHIPPIN' (with me own woman) - FARMER NAPPY * 12 KICK IT OFF - EL-A-KRU 13 ME & YOU - DON TRENT 14 WORK OF ART - JAMESY P 15 DOWN DEY - SEAN CARUTH 16 SHE PUSH HE - ANDY "BLOOD" ARMSTRONG 17 DON'T CALL MY PHONE – JADINE Myspace: www.myspace.com/socagold Media Page: http://www.vprecords.com/index.php?page=vp1820sampler Source: Press Here Publicity ### VP Records RE-Releases Tarrus Riley’s Debut Album “Challenges” Featuring Brand New Bonus Tracks IN Stores JULY 1ST, 2008 VP Records is proud to announce the re-release of the lover roots crooner Tarrus Riley’s first album Challenges, the release that put Tarrus on the map with songs like “Barber Chair” and “Larger Than Life.” Challenges includes two new bonus tracks entitled “Love Created I” and “Save the Children” and gives new Tarrus fans a chance to hear what they have missed prior to his international stardom with his critically acclaimed album release Parables and his mega hits She’s Royal,” “Stay With You,” and “Beware.” The opening hit “Larger than Life” warns listeners to take the time out of our schedule to “give praise.” “Barber Chair,” emphasizes personal freedom and liberation, encouraging listeners to pursue knowledge regarding their past and culture. Bonus tracks “Love Created I,” addressees heavy-hitting issues like ‘modern-day slavery’ and racialism while the conscious ode “Save the Children” rallies positive reinforcement for the youth. ### WORLD RENOWNED LABEL VP RECORDS RELEASES REGGAE GOLD IN STORES JUNE 17th 2008 Album to Feature Some of the Summer’s Hottest Tracks by Stephen Marley & Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Enur featuring Natasja,” and Beenie Man New York, NY May 21, 2008 – VP Records is set to release the long-awaited and latest installment of Reggae Gold on June 17th, 2008. The album is one of reggae’s most anticipated releases of the year and will be the definitive collection from the genre this summer. The new Reggae Gold collection features a varied assortment of top reggae artists and hits including Stephen Marley & Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, marking the first time any Marley family member has been featured on a VP release, the international smash “Calabria” by Enur featuring Natasja, as well as tracks by Beenie Man, and Wayne Wonder featuring Trina. Reggae Gold will include an exclusive bonus DJ mix disc created by Mighty Crown Sound System. Island Outpost and VP Records are also sponsoring the “Reggae Gold 2008 Golden CD Instant Win Game” contest. Fans can go to www.reggaegold08.com for more details. For the past 15 years, VP Records has been at the forefront of reggae music with their Reggae Gold albums. Since it’s inception the collection has featured the biggest songs of the year in reggae/dancehall but has also included music from international artists and crossover recording acts. Reggae Gold has featured superstars such as Sean Paul, Buju Banton, and Lady Saw. Reggae Gold is a name known for it’s smash hits, as well as tracks from up and comers which on this offering includes Etana, and Collie Buddz. Track listing for Reggae Gold is as follows: The Mission- feat. Stephen Marley & Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley *** Calabria 2008- Enur feat. Natasja Doh- Serani feat. Bugle Money Changer- Mavado Wine Gal- Beenie Man She Loves Me- Serani For My Love- Wayne Wonder feat. Trina Blind To You- Collie Buddz Journeys- Bugle Ease Off- Tarrus Riley *** The Plane Land- Richie Spice Warrior Love- Etana Pressure- Jamelody Champion Sound- YT, Million Stylez, Mr Williamz, Blackout JA, Iverse & Jah Knight Somebody Come Get Me- Melanie Hall aka Syren *** Stronger- Fanton Mojah *** EXCLUSIVE TRACKS For Reggae Gold BONUS I-TUNES ALBUM TRACKS: K-Salaam & Beatnick present “Street Life” featuring Buju Banton & Trey Songz To listen to Reggae Gold go to http://www.vprecords.com/index.php?page=vp1819sampler For more information on Reggae Gold go to www.vprecords.com and www.myspace.com/reggaegold Source: Press Here Publicity ### GREENSLEEVES RELEASES ‘THE JOURNEY – THE VERY BEST OF SIZZLA’ THE ULTIMATE CD/DVD COLLECTION OF THE REGGAE ICON’S MOST PRIZED WORK AVAILABLE JUNE 26, 2008 sizzlaalbum.JPGGreensleeves will release the essential Sizzla anthology, The Journey- The Very Best Of Sizzla, featuring the legendary sing-jay’s most cherished tunes, new bonus tracks, an exclusive DVD and deluxe packaging. This musical voyage features 21 solid tracks including hits from the early ‘90s to present. Armed with religious conviction and an unquenchable passion for truth and rights, the long-standing early ‘90s tunes “Praise Ye Jah,” “Black Woman And Child,” “Good Ways,” and “Like Mountain,” have proven to be classics. While the unforgettable hits “Just One Of Those Days” and “Thank U Mama,” from his popular album Da Real Thing (2002) produced by Bobby Digital and creative experimental tunes “Be Strong,” “Give Me A Try” and “Rise To The Occasion” produced by Don Corleon, highlight the new era of Sizzla hits. Also Sizzla veers between infectious dancehall laced with hard-hitting social commentary and stirring expressions of black history with a profusion of producers on “Ain’t Gonna See Us Fall” (Free Willy), “The Solution” (Seani B), “Thanks And Praise” (Chris Birch), “Really And Truly” (Fat Eyes), “One Love” (King Jammys), and “Africa Prepare” (Maximum Sound). As an added bonus, the limited edition DVD features an interview with BBC 1Xtras Robbo Ranx and unseen footage from Sizzla’s Judgment Yard home (a day in the life) shot by RETV. The insightful journey into the World of Sizzla Kalonji also goes behind the scenes at the making of Sizzla’s classic “Thank U Mama” and The “Rise To The Occasion” video. A must for all avid fans and newcomers. Fans will also enjoy the deluxe packaging including a 12 page booklet full of liner notes that chart the history of Sizzla & additional photos shot on location in his home. 1. Just One Of Those Days (Dry Cry) 2. Praise Ye Jah 3. The Solution 4. Good Ways 5. Thank You Mama 6. Africa Prepare 7. Be Strong 8. Really And Truly 9. One Love 10. Give Me A Try 11. Haven't I Told You 12. Ain't Gonna See Us Fall 13. Like Mountain 14. Rise To The Occasion 15. Show More Love 16. Thanks And Praises 17. Love Is Divine 18. Where Are You Running To 19. Rastafari Teach I Everything 20. In This Time Feat. Luciano 21. Black Woman And Child RICHIE SPICE’S LATEST ALBUM GIDEON BOOT DEBUTS AT #1 ON REGGAE BILLBOARD CHART Roots messenger Richie Spice delivers consciously crafted lyrics and stomps out corruption with “Gideon Boot” (May 13), his latest studio release produced by the legendary Bobby ‘Digital’ Dixon, including chart toppers “World Is a Cycle” and “The Plane Land” as well as the current single “Wrap Up a Draw.” The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Reggae chart this week. Just like the singer’s previous albums “Universal”, “Spice In Your Life” and “In The Streets to Africa”, “Gideon Boot” contains inspiring messages specifically aimed at empowering vulnerable youth. Spice confidently juxtaposes his songs of valor with unity themes (“Living In Love”, “Getting Harder”) and the importance of staying focused (“Make Up Your Mind”, “Hang On In There”). Spice’s flawless vocals effortlessly scale the high notes then smoothly segue into scatted improvisations as he weaves intricate, evocative melodies throughout this exquisite 15-track set that is certain to carry his name to unchartered territories for Jamaican music. The traditional Rastafarian Nyabinghi drumming that dominates the opening cut “Babylon Falling” heralds the seriousness of Spice’s musical mission. “World Is A Cycle”, sung over producer Arif Cooper’s haunting “Guardian Angel” rhythm, is, as Spice explains, “a song for the children and for the parents saying be careful because what you do can fall right back on you and your kids.” Also included is the current Jamaican hit “The Plane Land” which display’s Spice’s superb story telling skills. The song’s lyrics detail the frustration that oftentimes accompanies post 9/11travel. “Saddle up myself fe take interrogation…tek off mi shoes, tek off mi tam, if they ever find you with a spliff yu gone another land.” “It is a song everyone can relate to if they travel,” notes Spice, “and if they don’t travel, they will learn this is what we go through as entertainers as we go to other countries.” For more info: http://www.vprecords.com/index.php?page=vp1809sampler REGGAE SOUNDS TAKE OVER GRAND THEFT AUTO IV AIRWAVES The fourth installment of Grand Theft Auto, released April 29th, 2008, features an array of VP catalog on their highly regarded soundtrack including hottest selection of dancehall tunes (“Real McKoy” and “Last Night” by Mavado, “Church Heathen” by Shaggy, “Brrt” by Bunji Garlin and “Youth Dem Cold” by Richie Spice) off DJ Bobby Konder’s Massive B Soundsystem 96.9 channel. Grand Theft Auto IV’s first week performance represents the largest launch in interactive entertainment history selling over $500 million in estimated retail value and is poised to surpass retail levels of any movie or music launch to date. For Press Inquires Please Contact: Yolan Zanders 1 Upper Sandringham Avenue Kingston 10 Jamaica, West Indies Tel.: 876-968-7939 Fax: 876-968-4067