Voici un communique que je viens de recevoir de VP
London – January 28, 2008
VP Records, the world’s leading reggae record company, has today
announced that it has made an offer to purchase Greensleeves Records &
Publishing from Zest Group plc, subject to the approval of Zest’s
shareholders. VP Records will inherit a catalogue comprised of some of the
most notable albums of the genre, from Elephant Man to Yellowman and hit
songs recorded by such acts as Rihanna, Sean Paul and Shaggy.
Chris Chin and Randy Chin, respectively Chief Executive Officer and President
of VP Records, further added: “Although Greensleeves has historically been
our competitor, we have always had the utmost respect for what
Greensleeves stood for. The label and its founders had a long term
commitment to Reggae music and no one is better positioned than VP
Records to understand the need to respect this legacy. We will ensure that
Greensleeves remains alive as a brand synonymous with excellence in
Reggae and Dancehall music.”
Olivier Chastan, Vice President of VP Records, concluded: “The addition of
Greensleeves to our catalog will ensure that the genre remains an important
category in music. I am incredibly excited about the addition of classic works
such as Wayne Smith’s “Sleng Teng” and Yellowman’s “Mr. Yellowman”.
Greensleeves Publishing is just as rich with a large catalog that includes
major recent hits like Sean Paul’s “Like Glue” and Wayne Wonder’s “Bounce
Along” both written by Steven Mardsen (p/k/a Lenkey) and Donovan
Bennett’s “Pon De River, Pon De Bank” written for Elephant Man among other
compositions. Moreover, Greensleeves’s unique English roots will allow VP
Records to consolidate its presence in Europe.”
Steve Weltman, Zest's Chief Executive, commented: “The combination of
Greensleeves and VP Records will ensure the future of Reggae music around
the world. VP Records is committed to preserving the legacy of the
Greensleeves label that was begun by its founders Chris Sedgwick & Chris
Cracknell in 1977.”
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About VP Records – VP Records is the world’s leading reggae record label in
the world and home to global superstars such as Sean Paul, Elephant Man,
Beres Hammond, Morgan Heritage, and others. VP Records is also the fastest
growing music publisher in the reggae and dancehall music genres.
http://www.vprecords.com
US Media Contact Europe Media Contact MIDEM Contact
Tiffany Mea / VP Records Pierre Bost / VP Records Olivier Chastan
Tel. +1 718.425.1151 Tel. +44 208.962.2760 Tel. +33 642.134.957
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London – January 28, 2008
VP Records, the world’s leading reggae record company, has today
announced that it has made an offer to purchase Greensleeves Records &
Publishing from Zest Group plc, subject to the approval of Zest’s
shareholders. VP Records will inherit a catalogue comprised of some of the
most notable albums of the genre, from Elephant Man to Yellowman and hit
songs recorded by such acts as Rihanna, Sean Paul and Shaggy.
Chris Chin and Randy Chin, respectively Chief Executive Officer and President
of VP Records, further added: “Although Greensleeves has historically been
our competitor, we have always had the utmost respect for what
Greensleeves stood for. The label and its founders had a long term
commitment to Reggae music and no one is better positioned than VP
Records to understand the need to respect this legacy. We will ensure that
Greensleeves remains alive as a brand synonymous with excellence in
Reggae and Dancehall music.”
Olivier Chastan, Vice President of VP Records, concluded: “The addition of
Greensleeves to our catalog will ensure that the genre remains an important
category in music. I am incredibly excited about the addition of classic works
such as Wayne Smith’s “Sleng Teng” and Yellowman’s “Mr. Yellowman”.
Greensleeves Publishing is just as rich with a large catalog that includes
major recent hits like Sean Paul’s “Like Glue” and Wayne Wonder’s “Bounce
Along” both written by Steven Mardsen (p/k/a Lenkey) and Donovan
Bennett’s “Pon De River, Pon De Bank” written for Elephant Man among other
compositions. Moreover, Greensleeves’s unique English roots will allow VP
Records to consolidate its presence in Europe.”
Steve Weltman, Zest's Chief Executive, commented: “The combination of
Greensleeves and VP Records will ensure the future of Reggae music around
the world. VP Records is committed to preserving the legacy of the
Greensleeves label that was begun by its founders Chris Sedgwick & Chris
Cracknell in 1977.”
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About VP Records – VP Records is the world’s leading reggae record label in
the world and home to global superstars such as Sean Paul, Elephant Man,
Beres Hammond, Morgan Heritage, and others. VP Records is also the fastest
growing music publisher in the reggae and dancehall music genres.
http://www.vprecords.com
US Media Contact Europe Media Contact MIDEM Contact
Tiffany Mea / VP Records Pierre Bost / VP Records Olivier Chastan
Tel. +1 718.425.1151 Tel. +44 208.962.2760 Tel. +33 642.134.957
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