Senator Stavisky Presents Empire Award to VP Records, Queens Cultural Icon – The New York State Senate (.gov)

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VP Records Honored With Empire Award From New York State Senate

Queens’ legendary reggae and dancehall powerhouse VP Records just received official recognition from the New York State Senate with the Empire Awardโ€”a nod to decades spent championing Caribbean music culture on American soil. Senator Stavisky presented the honor, cementing VP’s status as more than a record label: they’re an institution that’s shaped how the diaspora connects to home.

From pressing vinyl to breaking artists globally, VP has been the backbone of reggae and dancehall distribution in North America. This award marks a cultural milestoneโ€”institutional recognition for a label that’s always operated from passion, not just profit. For a Queens-based operation to get this level of state acknowledgment speaks volumes about reggae and dancehall’s undeniable footprint on American culture.

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