VP Records is helping Reggae fans gear up for the Christmas season with the release of a star-studded covers album, “Reggae Christmas Classics,” which features a diverse cast of artists.
The eleven track project, released on Friday, was recorded between Mixing Lab, Penthouse Studios, and Tuff Gong Studios. Production duties were split between Dean Fraser and Clive Hunt.
As for vocals, Christopher Martin works his magic on the joyous “This Christmas,” Shuga dazzles with her rendition of Mariah Carey’s seasonal blockbuster “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” and Mikey Spice puts his unique spin on “The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You).”
A lineup of other vocalists including Lukie D, Nikki D, Ikaya, Olaf Blackwood, Nadine Sutherland, and Thriller U added their own distinct touch to Christmas classics like “Feliz Navidad” and “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of the Year,” among others.
Robbie Lyn also delivers an instrumental version of “Someday at Christmas,” produced by Clive Hunt, while legendary Dean Fraser collaborates with Ubuntu to breathe new life into “Silver Bells.” Duane Stephenson contributes the sole original track with “Golden Nights (In December).”
Reflecting on the project, A&R Richard “Shams” Browne shares, “Dane Bogle (credited as assistant A&R) and I have wanted to put together a VP Records Christmas album for the past four or five years. This year, we finally got the green light. We drafted a shortlist of producers and artists, and from there, the project came together pretty smoothly.”
“It’s always a pleasure working with great producers like Dean and Clive, as well as the talented artists who participated, with each of them recording as if they’re performing for a live audience. With everyone bringing their A-game, this may be my favorite project of the year,” he concluded.
The Reggae Christmas Classics album is available for purchase and on streaming platforms.
