Protoje Exposed After Eight Years Affair

Protoje’s seven years itch, left fans waiting with bated breath for a follow-up to his fledgling flame. Still, no one anticipated that his eight years affair would spread like wildfire. With his mastery of storytelling, hypnotic riddims and astounding ability to engage the minds of listeners, Protoje has finally begun to truly reap the rewards of his love affair with music within a week of launching his sophomore album, The 8 Year Affair.

The album has transcended expectations. No sooner had it been launched than it quickly dominated iTunes and the Billboards. On the iTunes Reggae Charts, the album shot to the #2 spot in Germany, behind well known German band, Seeed.

It sits rather comfortably in the #3 spot in the USA, right behind Jimmy Cliff’s Grammy winning album, Rebirth and Reggae King, Bob Marley’s Legend (Deluxe Edition)and Legend (Remastered), both of which hold the #2 and #1 spot respectively.

The album has also climbed its way to the top 10 spots in countries such as: France, United Kingdom, Canada, Spain and Switzerland. Even the Billboard has shown its approval. Protoje was recognized as one of the fastest accelerating artists during the past week, across all major social music sites and statistically predicted to achieve success when his album found it way on to the Billboard’s ‘Next Big Sound’ chart at the #4 slot.

VP Records To Unleash Limited Vinyl Selections

VP Records will unleash four vinyl selections for Record Store Day 2013 – a recently complied selection of Barrington Levy classics from 1979 – 1984 entitled Sweet Reggae Music, two reissues of rare dub sessions including Winston Edwards’ Natty Locks Dub and King Tubby & Lee Scratch Perry's King Tubby Meets

The Upsetter At The Grass Roots Of Dub and a picture disc single for Little John's Clarks Booty (dye cut in the shape of a Clarks desert boot).

These vinyl collectables are set to release for Record Store Day, Saturday, April 20, 2013 issued under the VP Records vintage imprint 17 North Parade and the historic Greensleeves label.  

LITTLE JOHN'S CLARKS BOOTY (Custom Shaped 10” Disc of Clarks Original Desert Boot Shoe) Clarks Originals is an official partner of Record Store Day this year. Since the iconic British footwear brand has been a staple in Jamaican fashion for over 30 years, Greensleeves Records will pay homage with a special limited edition vinyl pressing, entitled Clarks Booty. In recent years, dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel catapulted the shoe's demand to new heights with his 2010 international hit "Clarks," and the critically acclaimed coffee-table book Clarks in Jamaica by Al Fingers followed in 2012. 

To expand on Jamaica's long standing love affair with the brand, Greensleeves created a Clarks Desert Boot shaped disc featuring two certified classics from the 1980s dedicated to the island's shoe of choice. Side A unveils Little John's 1985 anthem "Clarks Booty" recorded over the popular Father Jungle Rock rhythm by legendary producer King Jammy, while Side B features Scorcher's "Put On Me Clarks" produced by Junjo Lawes and mixed by Roots Radics. Just like Clarks, these timeless tunes will never go out of style. 

Track Listing: 

Side A Little John – Clarks Booty 
Side B Scorcher – Put On Me Clarks 

For the very first time on vinyl, 17 North Parade carefully selects 10 of Barrington's most sought after sound system favorites off his full length 40-track album Reggae Anthology: Sweet Reggae Music (1979-84), which was released digitally and on compact disc this past December. Filled with certified classics from beginning to end, this LP covers the early years of Barrington Levy's astonishing career in chronological order. 

This timeless musical selection gives an in-depth look of the living legend's journey throughout this crucial period when he was proclaimed the "undisputed lord of dancehall" and earned the Best Vocalist Award at the 1984 UK Reggae Awards. 

Track Listing: 

Side A Whom Shall I Be Afraid Of 
Mary Long Tongue 
Bounty Hunter 
21 Girl Salute Hammer 

Side B Praise His Name 
The Winner Pon Your Toe 
Mini Bus Here I Come