later studio, Randy’s Records with her late husband Vincent ‘Randy’ Chin, creating a cultural hub for the developing Jamaican reggae and dub scene. Working with everyone from Prince Buster to Lee Scratch Perry and an unknown Bob Marley, Randy’s had a reputation for quality and..
Last week we were blessed to have the legendary Patricia Chin aka Miss Pat in Blacktronika. As co-founder of the iconic
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she controls the largest distributor of Caribbean music in the world. Her story is one of major historical significance, starting a small store (1958
fairness.
They were also responsible for helping fund various sound systems for various communities. To say they were instrumental at ground zero of the Jamaican cultural Renaissance is a given.
Moving to Jamaica Queens NYC to start a new life with VP (Vincent & Pat) records
and contributing to the Sonic landscape with the beginnings of Dancehall. Also she still works in the store!!
The importance of Chinese - Jamaican unity in Jamaica was monumental.
What a beautiful class that day!
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