One of dancehall’s leading artist David Constantine Brooks better known as Mavado has recently terminated his contract with VP Records on March 1st. Mavado’s manager Julian Jones-Griffith relayed the information to the Jamaica Star yesterday.
Mr Jones-Griffith explained: "The agreement has been terminated so he's not obligated to deliver any more albums. This is the first time an artiste has managed to get out of a deal wid dem ... it's an eye-opener for the business that anyone could get out of a deal with VP."
The singjay has been signed with VP Records from since 2006 and during this period produced 2 galbums, GANGSTA FOR LIFE: THE SYMPHONY DAVID BROOKS in 2007 and MR. BROOKS… A BETTER TOMORROW in march 2009.
Mr. Jones-Griffith has been edging the public on his news releases and last night the 8th of March he posted to his twitter:
“AllianceJamaica: Ok memba wen I sed I av a biig announcement 2 make a few weeks back.I'm gona make it in 10 mins. Its a shocker!”
He then proceded with his statement exactly 10 minutes later and posted,
“AllianceJamaica: Mavado is no longer signed to VP Records, the deal has been officially terminated. We are currently exploring the many options b4 us :D >>> (then cont) “It has huge implications 4 the biz. #1 reggae label cannot keep the #1 artist on their roster”
As the night went by he stated this was the first time in reggae / dancehall history that an artist was able to terminate a contract with VP records. (READ MORE)