Jamaica, NY —  It was with great sadness that 17 North Parade learned of the passing of reggae icon Joe Gibbs on February 21, 2008.  A pioneer known for being at the forefront of the golden-age of Rocksteady and Reggae, Joe Gibbs enjoyed a prolific career working with some of the biggest names in Jamaican music.  With the summer months upon us, there is no better time to explore the magic of reggae music and honor this legendary producer who shared the music of the islands with the world.  VP Records imprint 17 North Parade is proud to present the music of Joe Gibbs with three new releases — including tracks previously never released in CD and digital form!

 

Release date: June 3rd, click link above for full album stream

 

 

 

Release date: July 1st, click link above for full album stream

 

 

 

  Release date: July 1st

  

 

 

 

  Also coming soon from 17 North Parade….

 

Cutty Ranks has earned his spot as a dancehall icon by burning up the charts with gunfire lyrics and precision.  His gruff and militant vocals, backed by hardcore dancehall riddems and hip hop beats, are undeniably distinguishable and admired by music fans around the world.  This summer, 17 North Parade explores the career of the don of dancehall with the anthologyLimb by Limb.

 

  Release date: July 1st

 

 

 

Launched in 2007 by VP Records, the 17 North Parade imprint pays homage to the historic location of Randy’s Record Mart, the premier recording studio and record shop in Kingston and mecca for Reggae music between the late 60’s and 70’s.