Romain Virgo will be making major strides next week when his This Love music video airs on US-based cable station VH1.

According to his manager, Dawin Brown, they have been in negotiations with VP Records, as the company is about to sign the budding star. During the negotiations, Brown said several songs from Virgo’s catalogue were submitted to them.

“They said they were really impressed with the This Love video. Cristy Barber (vice-president of marketing and promotions at VP Records) is kinda responsible for submitting it to MTV and VH1,while adding that the video is currently on the website for both stations.

All of this took place within a six-week period, Brown said.

“We just found out Thursday that it will be aired on VH1. So we are keeping our fingers crossed. We are just waiting for it to start showing,” he said.

Virgo said he was very excited about the development of his career.

“Jah know, a one of the greatest feeling. VH1 and MTV are world stations. I think it’s a good opportunity for the world to see who the true Romain Virgo is. I think it is a good way to bring me out there to the world,” noting that the video was done during his 2007 Digicel Rising Stars journey.

But this is not the only thing he has on his plate. This week he will shoot the video for Who Feels It Knows It in Kingston and St Ann. The video, Virgo said, would “look at hard-working people in every environment.”

He is also working on a self-titled album that will be released in May through VP Records. Virgo said it would have songs such as Caan Sleep, Murderer and several new tracks.

For the album, there will also be a series of promotional shows. And in the coming months, he will have shows in the US, Europe,Barbados , Bahamas, Grenada and St Martin.

“It will be a whole lot of work  for the year,” said Virgo.

World Renowned Reggae Label VP RECORDS

Releases REGGAE GOLD

In Stores June 30th

New York, NY  – VP Records is set to release the long-awaited and latest installment of Reggae Gold on June 30th, 2009. The compilation is Reggae’s most highly-anticipated release of the year and will be part of the definitive collection from the genre this summer.
Reggae Gold 2009 compilation features a varied assortment of top reggae artists and hits including Estelle featuring Sean Paul on the international smash “Come Over”, as well as tracks by Beres Hammond, Tarrus Riley, Queen Ifrica, T.O.K. and Serani’s massive radio hit, “Playing Games”.  The JTB (Jamaican Tourist Board) and VP Records have partnered to re-create the iconic “Welcome to Jamaica” image for the album cover. In cooperation with JTI (Jamaica Trade and Invest), JTB and Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery, VP Records will launch an extensive marketing campaign around the release of Reggae Gold 2009 that extends until the end of the year. All details of the campaign’s phases will be announced on www.myspace.com/reggaegold and www.vprecords.com.

For the past 16 years, VP Records has been at the forefront of reggae music with their Reggae Gold series. Since it’s inception this 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 Beenie Man, Buju Banton, and Lady Saw. Reggae Gold is renowned for featuring dancehall and reggae hits, as well as tracks from up and comers which on this offering includes Laden, Jah Vinci and Prodigal Son.

Tracklisting for Reggae Gold 2009:

“Come Over” – Estelle featuring Sean Paul / “Need U Bad” – Jazmine Sullivan / “Love Is Wicked” – Brick & Lace

“Playing Games” – Serani / “So Special” – Mavado / “Nuh Linga” – Elephant Man

“Watch Your Friends” – Jah Vinci / “Protected” – Chino featuring Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor

“See You Again” – Beres Hammond / “Blessings” – Etana & Alborosie

“Start A New” – Tarrus Riley / “Far Away” – Queen Ifrica / “Head Cyaan Hot So” – Prodigal Son

“Praise and Worship” – Busy Signal / “Money Over War” – Laden

“Dance and Sweep” – Elephant Man / “Couple Up” – T.O.K. / “Leave If You Want To Leave” – I Wayne

BONUS I-TUNES ALBUM TRACKS:
“So Blessed” – Mavado / “Stay Close” – Wayne Wonder

international dancehall deejay Sean Paul’s brand new ‘So Fine’ has made a quiet entry in the #90 spot on Billboard’s R&B Hip Hop Singles & Tracks chart. According to recent reports, ‘So Fine’ (which is the lead single off his upcoming “Imperial Blaze” album) has not yet been released in the U.S., but the marketing push for the song has started. Notably, on the iTunes Store Top 10 Reggae Songs listings, ‘So Fine’ is currently #1 in France, Belgium, Canada and Sweden.

World Renowned Reggae Label VP RECORDS Releases SOCA GOLD 2009

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Soca Gold 2009 compilation features summer scorching songs by the ‘People’s Monarch & Road March King of Barbados’ Edwin Yearwood, the ‘Road March King’ and ‘Soca Monarch Queen of St. Vincent’ Skinny Fabulous and Zoelah, this year’s ‘Chutney Soca Monarch King of Trinidad’ Kenneth Salick and the all-time ‘Raga Soca King of Trinidad’ Bunji Garlin with the ‘King of the Dancehall’ Beenie Man. It also includes bass bumping, party-ready tracks from Patrice Roberts, Roy Cape, Peter Ram and the ’Top Caribbean Female Soca Icon’ Destra Garcia.

Soca Gold 2009 bonus DVD contains seven companion music videos, a special ‘Best of Soca Gold” slide show and exclusive J’Ouvert Morning footage. If you couldn’t make it to Carnival this year, here is your chance to see and hear all the excitement like never before.

Tracklisting for Soca Gold 2009:

“Handle Ya Bizniz” – Edwin Yearwood | “Bacchanal” – Destra Garcia | “Tusty – Roy Cape featuring Blaxx |
“Head Bad” – Skinny Fabulous | “Plenty Gal” – Buji Garlin featuring Beenie Man | “Soca Daggering” – Jamesy P

“Tight” – Peter Ram | “Looking Hott” – Patrice Roberts | “Wine Up On Me” – Zoelah | “Jepp Sting Mania” – Kes, Ravi B & Hunter | “Yest” – KMC | “She Sexy Now” – Sean Caruth featuring Jamesy P | “Put Some Wine On Me” – Rita Jones | “Sexy Boo” – Trini Jacob | “Wrong Gal” – Red Plastic Bag | “Bashment Winners” – Lil Rick | “Radica” – Kenneth Salick | “Carnival Again” – Biggie Irie