Nonstop Airline Service from Los Angeles to Montego Bay Launched by American Airlines

As of December 18, 2015, travelers will be able to take a direct, nonstop flight from Los Angeles, California, to Montego Bay in Jamaica. American Airlines has announced its new route, which will fly from L.A,’s International Airport (LAX) to Jamaica’s Sangster International (MBJ). This makes American Airlines the only carrier to offer the nonstop […]

Jamaican Brings Island Flavors to New Zealand

Dave Phillips, a third-generation Jamaican, has taken his passion for island flavors with him to his current home in New Zealand. Together with his sister Carolyn, who came to New Zealand in 1996, Phillips toured the country in a trailer looking for somewhere to settle before ultimately deciding on the town of Nelson. After their […]

Luciano Recieves Second Grammy Nomination for Best Reggae Album for Zion Awake on VPAL Music

Following his previous 2002 Grammy nomination for A New Day, reggae royalty Luciano receives the prestigious nod again this year for his latest album Zion Awake, released by JamStyle Records via VPAL music, VP Records’ distribution arm. The inspirational songwriter, brilliant singer and international ambassador of Jamaican reggae was born Jepther W. McClymont in Davey […]

2015 Bet Award Best International Act (Africa) Winner Stonebwoy Releases Livingstone EP

Ghanian artist Stonebwoy signs deal with VP Records’ distribution arm VPAL Music. The rising afropop dancehall star will release his new EP Livingstone on Dec 18th, 2015. The 6-song set features the Jamaican-born, NYC-based dancehall singer Kranium and production primarily by Beatz Dakay along with co-productions from Awaga and Mobeatz. In 2015 alone, the artist […]