Wednesday, November 23, 2011

JAN / FEB / MAR 2012 RELEASES


Jan 31
I-Octane - 'Crying To The Nation' (Scikron/VP Records)

Debut album from one of the most-talked about artists emerging from Jamaica, I-Octane’s first full-length LP will reinvigorate the feeling of roots and dancehall at its purest. The album is a joint venture between VP Records and Scikron (Robert Livingston's label, who was also Shaggy's manager for almost 20 years)
“I-Octane's fusion of hauntingly sung vocals with rapid-fire rhymes...reaffirm dancehall's significance as a vehicle for compelling commentaries and praising Jah..."
– Billboard, Chosen as one of the ‘15 Artists Impacting The Indie Scene in 2011’

www.ioctanemusic.com
www.facebook.com/i-octane

Feb 14
Gentleman 'Diversity' (CD + Vinyl LP) (VP Records)

Originally planned for Sept 2011 release, the multi-platinum German artist will now make his U.S. album debut in Feb 2012 accompanied with a U.S. and South American tour beginning in March.
www.gentleman-music.com
www.facebook.com/gentleman 

Feb 21
Busy Signal  'Reggae Music Again' (VP Records)

The dancehall artist will release a traditional reggae album this year which will show him in a new light.

"The Jamaican dancehall star Busy Signal is one world's great rappers — a wit and a charmer, with fearsome flow and great taste in beats." 
-Rolling Stone

www.facebook.com/OneBusySignal

March 20
Romain Virgo (VP Records)

Romain Virgo will release his sophomore album. His first video "The System" premiered on MTV Iggy.


"When Virgo sings, his optimism is palpable. Even when he is echoing the afflictions of his community, he sounds certain that there's a better future ahead." 
- The FADER magazine
 
www.facebook.com/RomainVirgo

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