the award for "Best Reggae Imprint Label" for three consecutive years. VP was also nominated for Best Independent Reggae Label at the 2003 Billboard Hip-Hop and R&B awards, and had been mentioned and featured in publications such as Vibe magazine, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Billboard, and Time magazine. Vincent Chin died in 2003. The label is now run by the Chins' sons Randy and Christopher, while Patricia Chin continues to assist with the maintenance of her late husband's company as well. In 2007, VP Records began re-issuing classic albums from the 1970s and 1980s on the 17 North Parade label, the address of Randy's Studio, where it all began. Artists Alborosie Beres Hammond Busy Signal Christopher Martin Gyptian Jah Cure Jah9 Jahvillani Queen Ifrica Raging Fyah Richie Spice Romain Virgo Spice Former artistsA Admiral Bailey Admiral Tibet Alpha Blondy Ambelique Anthony B Anthony Red Rose Assassin Augustus PabloB Baby Wayne Barrington Levy Beenie Man Bobby Digital Bounty Killer Brian and Tony Gold Buccaneer Buju Banton Bunji Garlin Bushman Byron LeeC Capleton Carlene Davis Chevelle Franklyn Chaka Demus Chezidek Cutty Ranks CultureD Daddy Screw Da'Ville Dean Fraser Dennis Brown Denroy Morgan Dirtsman Don Campbell Duane StephensonE Elephant Man EtanaF Fay-Ann Lyons Foxy Brown Flourgon Frankie Paul Freddie McGregorG Garnett Silk Gentleman General Degree George Nooks Ghost Glen Washington Gregory Isaacs Gussie ClarkeH Half Pint Henry "Junjo" LawesI Inner Circle I WayneJ Jacob Miller Jigsy King John Holt Johnny Osbourne Junior Kelly Junior Tucker J.C. LodgeK Kashief Lindo King Jammy KiprichL Lady Saw Leroy Sibbles Lieutenant Stitchie Luciano Lukie DM Mad Cobra Marcia Griffiths Mavado Maxi Priest Merciless Mighty Diamonds Michigan & Smiley Mikey Spice Morgan Heritage Mr. Lexx Mr. VegasN Nadine Sutherland NinjamanOP Papa San Pam Hall Pinchers QR Red Dragon Ras Shiloh Richie StephensS Sanchez Sasha Screwdriver Sean Paul Shabba Ranks Shaggy Sharon Forrester Simpleton Singing Melody Spanner Banner Spragga Benz Sugar MinottT Tanto Metro Tanto Metro and Devonte Tanya Stephens Terror Fabulous Thriller U Tiger Tinga Stewart Tony Rebel Turbulence T.O.K.UV VoicemailW Warrior King Wayne Wonder Winston RileyXY Yellowman Yami BoloZ' Zap Pow VP Associated Label Group VP Associated Label Group (VPAL) is a subsidiary of VP Records that allows independent artists to access VP Records' distribution channel, allowing them broader visibility. See also List of record labels References External links Discography at Discogs American independent record labels Reggae record labels New York (state) record labels Record