To celebrate its 25th Anniversary in the music industry, VP Records - the largest distributor of Jamaican music in the United States - will stage a number of events including exclusive releases, special projects and a series of concerts throughout the year. The biggest and most spectacular of these events will be the 25th Anniversary Concert scheduled for May 30th, (Memorial Weekend) 2004, at the spacious Bayfront Park, Downtown Miami. T his mega outdoor event will feature live performances by some of VP’s top-selling artists including Beres Hammond, Shaggy, Buju Banton, Elephant Man, Sizzla, Capelton, Marcia Griffiths, Maxi Priest, Rik Rok, Lady Saw, Baby Cham, Sanchez, TOK, Tanya Stephens, Rayvon and more.

Patrons will enjoy a day in the park jamming to the music of their favorite VP Records artist, taste the delicious food and exotic refreshment, and view beautiful crafts, jewelry, clothing and artifacts from the various Caribbean islands being represented by the many vendors on hand.

With dancehall reggae’s increasing popularity and crossover appeal, this one-of-a-kind event will showcase a broad spectrum of Jamaican music and attract a wide section of South Florida’s multi-ethnic population as well as thousands of visitors who flock to Miami and South Beach to attend various events staged over the Memorial Holiday Week-end.

The week-end festivities will begin with a VIP All White party on board the Atlantic Casino hosted by Shaggy and Rik-Rok. Entertainment will feature top DJs Massive B, DJ Khaled, Steelie Bashment, Don One and Prodigy Movement. While sailing in beautiful Biscayne Bay, patrons will enjoy a tasty Caribbean buffet while sipping exotic libations and mingling with music industry celebrities and executives.

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Rising hip-hop star Jacki-O of Miami’s Poe Boy Entertainment and New York based TVT Records was nominated yesterday for the 6th Annual BET Awards (Black Entertainment Television). In the “Best Female Hip Hop Artist” category, newcomer Jacki-O is in the running with Hip-Hop veterans, Da Brat, Rah Digga, Missy Elliott, and M.C. Lyte. This is Jacki-O’s first nomination for an award show.

.Jacki-O is elated that she has been nominated, she said, “I am so happy and glad to be nominated in a category with other great artists, and BET has continued to do great things for Hip-Hop and new up and coming artists, it is a great honor to be nominated so early in my career.”

Last month the hip-hop diva signed along-term deal with Poe Boy Entertainment/TVT Records. The Liberty City- native has ignited the charts with her breakout single, "Nookie" and the Timberland-produced follow-up, "Slow Down." The multi-talented emcee will be in the studio putting the finishing touches on her TVT record debut, “Poe Little Rich Girl” scheduled for a late summer 2004 release.

TVT Records is Soundscan and BillBoard’s # 1 independent record company of 2003 and the #1 record label for Urban music. The label released the double-platinum album, "Kings of Crunk" from Lil Jon &The East Side Boyz which is still in on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart in its 75th week since release

Poe Boy Entertainment is home to many other talented recording artists. Poe Boy’s artists perform Gospel, R&B and original rap music. The conglomerate also has a motion picture and clothing division.

The award show will be held in Los Angeles on June 29, 2004 at The Kodak Theatre. It will be hosted by Actress/Comedienne Monique and will feature musical performances by Janet Jackson, Usher, Outkast and more.