VP Records will host a special meet-and-greet with reggae icon Freddie McGregor and his son, Chino McGregor, on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The event takes place at VP Records’ flagship store, located at 170-19 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, New York.

Fans will have the opportunity to meet the father-son duo in person before they head to a performance later that evening at the Twelve Tribes of Israel USA Headquarters, located at 121-17 Farmers Boulevard, Springfield Gardens, New York.

Freddie McGregor, a celebrated figure in reggae music known for his soulful vocals and decades-long career, continues to carry the genre’s legacy forward alongside his son Chino, who has built his own reputation as a respected artist within the roots reggae and culture scene.

Legendary Jamaican roots reggae vocal harmony group The Meditations will perform live at The Freight in Berkeley, California, on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Formed in Jamaica in late 1974, The Meditations have established themselves as an enduring force in roots reggae music.

Doors open at 7:00 p.m., with the show beginning at 8:00 p.m. The Freight is located at 2020 Addison Street in Berkeley.

General admission tickets are $30 plus $9 in fees, for a total of $39. Youth ages 21 and under and students with valid student identification can purchase tickets for $15 plus $9 in fees, totaling $24. Tickets are available through The Freight’s website.

Reggae recording artist Mr. Cool has arrived in Jamaica for an extended stay focused on music video production, grassroots promotion, and connecting directly with audiences and industry professionals across the island.

Mr. Cool arrived in Jamaica on August 18, 2026, and will remain on the island through the end of September. During his stay, he will be filming three music videos, including visuals for his previously released songs “All ThoseLies” and “Ibrahim Traore,” as well as a new single that has yet to be released.

In addition to the video productions, Mr. Cool will be undertaking a grassroots promotional campaign, providing an opportunity to strengthen his connection with Jamaican listeners while engaging with DJs, media, promoters, artists, and other members of the local music industry.

Industry professionals, media, promoters, producers, artists, and other interested parties who would like to work with Mr. Cool or arrange an opportunity with him while he is in Jamaica are encouraged to contact Maria Jackson 27 for further information and scheduling.