VP Records Clears the Air

In the wake of news that VP Records and singjay Mavado have parted ways, VP Records has decided to clear the air with a release stating that they decided to pull out of the three album deal contract with the artiste.

In Tuesday's STAR it was reported that Mavado's manager, Julian Jones-Griffith, confirmed that the artiste's contract with VP Records was terminated on March 1 due to a "mutual agreement." 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."

Now in a release sent from VP Records yesterday they commented, "VP Records can confirm that it released Mavado from his recording agreement. Contrary to reports which have been circulated, however, it was VP that elected, in its sole discretion, not to exercise its option for a further album."

Mavado signed to VP Records late 2006 for a three-album deal. Thus far, Mavado has provided two of the albums: Gangsta For Life: The Symphony of David Brooks in 2007 and Mr Brooks ... A Better Tomorrow last March.

In the meantime, Mavado will be courting overseas labels or may release his third album independently.