A big honour for one of reggae’s most important label bosses. Christopher “Chris” Chin, CEO of VP Records, received the Community Award at JAMLEO’s fourth annual Awards & Scholarship Gala.

The night

JAMLEO, the Jamaican American Law Enforcement Organization, held the gala on Friday 6 November at the Floral Terrace in Floral Park, New York. The group’s president is NYPD Lieutenant Danae McFarlane. Guests included Jamaica’s Consul General in New York, Oliver Mair, and New York City Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch, and VP Records president Randy Chin was also there. Christopher Martin performed to close the evening.

The Jamaica Observer describes VP Records as the world’s largest independent reggae and dancehall label.

What Chris Chin said

Speaking about his journey, Chin said success can open doors, but “it is service that keeps the doors open for others”. He spoke about VP Records’ commitment to “preserving Jamaica’s rich musical heritage”, and dedicated the award to his family, the VP team, its artistes and the wider Jamaican community.

“The future is not something we simply inherit, but something we have a responsibility to build.”

Chris Chin, VP Records

From all of us at RTMRADIO.NET, big up Chris Chin and the VP family.

Source: Jamaica Observer