More About Patricia Chin’s Autobiography
VP Records co-founder, and one of the reigning matriarchs of Reggae music, Patricia “Miss Pat” Chin, continues to lead the largest independent label and distributor of Caribbean music.
“My Grandfather Joe would be very happy to see how Randy’s Record Mart evolved into what it is today.
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A remarkable, and still ongoing, journey
Miss Pat tells VP’s story, which is inextricably tied to the development of Jamaica’s recording industry and the birth of ska, rocksteady, and reggae. Miss Pat offers historical anecdotes about recording sessions with Bob Marley and Lee “Scratch” Perry when both were seeking greater fortunes.
A memoir on the life and work of reggae icon Patricia “Miss Pat” Chin, with quotes and remembrances from luminaries including former Jamaican Prime Minister, the late Edward Seaga, Chris Blackwell, and Lee “Scratch” Perry among others. The book is packed with fantastic archival images spanning the emergence of Jamaican music as a cultural force in the 1950s up until today, and original illustrations by the late Michael Thompson and Maria Papaefstathiou, the book’s designer.
VP RECORDS featured in KITH & VAULT by VANS “Love Thy Community” series
VP RECORDS featured in KITH & VAULT by VANS “Love Thy Community” series. VP Records is deeply honored to have been featured in the latest installment of “Love Thy Community,” KITH and Vault by Vans’ collaborative program highlighting minority-owned businesses that have played a significant role in their communities. The partnership has produced a capsule collection that includes limited-edition, VP-themed Vans Authentic OG shoes, and a graphic t-shirt. The Vault by Vans capsule collection was released on August 19 and is exclusively available at VP’s flagship store located at 170-19 Jamaica [...]
