More About Patricia Chin’s Autobiography
VP Records co-founder, and one of the reigning matriarchs of Reggae music, Patricia “Miss Pat” Chin, continues to lead the largest independent label and distributor of Caribbean music.
“My Grandfather Joe would be very happy to see how Randy’s Record Mart evolved into what it is today.
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A remarkable, and still ongoing, journey
Miss Pat tells VP’s story, which is inextricably tied to the development of Jamaica’s recording industry and the birth of ska, rocksteady, and reggae. Miss Pat offers historical anecdotes about recording sessions with Bob Marley and Lee “Scratch” Perry when both were seeking greater fortunes.
A memoir on the life and work of reggae icon Patricia “Miss Pat” Chin, with quotes and remembrances from luminaries including former Jamaican Prime Minister, the late Edward Seaga, Chris Blackwell, and Lee “Scratch” Perry among others. The book is packed with fantastic archival images spanning the emergence of Jamaican music as a cultural force in the 1950s up until today, and original illustrations by the late Michael Thompson and Maria Papaefstathiou, the book’s designer.
Miss Pat received the Presidential Service Award from Voorhees University!
Honoring a reggae pioneer and her lasting impact on Caribbean music and global culture. Patricia "Pat" Chin, co-owner of VP Records, was honored with the Presidential Service Award at Voorhees University in Denmark, South Carolina, in celebration of Women’s History Month. She was recognized for her trailblazing career in the reggae industry and her impact on Caribbean music, highlighting her role as a guest speaker and community leader. After her powerful speech, she took time to connect with a group of international students from Jamaica, sharing words, [...]
