Christopher Martin Goes Live on VP Records YouTube Channel for COVID-19

Award winning, and VP Records recording artist Christopher Martin will perform an at home concert for fans to aid Jamaica’s health sector for its fight against COVID-19.  The concert will be broadcast live on the VP Records YouTube Channel.

This event comes with the support of Restaurants of Jamaica (ROJ), KFC and VP Records.  Christopher will perform from his home with his keyboard player, staying consistent with social distancing orders.

Set for Sunday April 5^th at 7pm EST at www.Youtube.com/VPRecords, the live stream will be the official launch to Jamaica’s COVID-19 fundraising effort.  During Christopher Martin’s performance, Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, Sports and Gender Affairs, the Honorable Olivia Babsy Grange will introduce and announce that Telethon Jamaica will take place on Sunday April 12^th.  She will also announce the fundraising link that can be accessed to donate.

The 6-hour live event will air on TVJ Jamaica titled ‘Telethon Jamaica. Together We Stand’ which is inspired by the recently released Richie Spice song; the goal is to bring Jamaicans together to support this important cause which has affected many citizens globally.  In hopes to raise 10 million Jamaican dollars, the telethon will feature performances by top Jamaican artists from their home.  The full lineup will be announced soon.  Telethon Jamaica is being spearheaded by an alliance of global diaspora organizations with the endorsement of the government of Jamaica.  The Honorable Olivia Babsy Grange is the patron of the event.

Recently having released the anthem “Big Big” on the Aircraft Riddim, Christopher Martin is no stranger to partnerships and philanthropy.  Chris has been involved with AFUWI and The No Disrespect Campaign.  Chris served as the face of KFC in 2016 with the Big Deal campaign.  He was also an Ambassador for the popular sneaker brand Puma.

Let’s Make it “Big, Big” … Not Just Big!

With a solid catalog of music … correction, hit music, Christopher Martin is synonymous for giving fans anthems that become staples in their Life soundtrack.  Today, the artist officially gives us another song to add to the hit catalog!

“Big Big” is the latest song from the award winner which comes from the Aircraft Riddim produced by Chimney Records.  The track details his journey from humble beginnings in Black Pasture, St. Catherine Parish, to becoming one of the biggest and most influential artists form Jamaica.  Keeping up with ‘boasty’ anthems, this song follows “Dem Vex” which exposes the real reasons why some people ‘hate’ on others who are successful.

Sources tell me that both these singles come from a new album project being put together!

Christopher’s last album, ‘And Then,’ debuted at #1 on the Billboard Reggae chart May (2019).  That album presented a well-rounded mix of ballads and up-tempo jams showcasing his musical versatility and growth.  One such song that really demonstrated his musical maturity is his cover of Mr. Big’s song “With You.”  To take a song like this and turn it into a song of significance in the Reggae genre is worthy of applause.  Produced by Robert Livingston for Big Yard Music, this song is worth a re-listen.

True to his catalog, Christopher continues to make music that celebrates Love, rising above hardships and finding the good in every situation.  Singles from the album that should be on your radar (no matter how many times you’ve played them) are “Bun Fi Bun,” “Can’t Dweet Again,” “Come Back” and the big chune “Life.”

Connect with Christopher on Instagram @iamchrismartin

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Christopher Martin's New Single and Video - LIFE

Christopher Martin’s video for “Life” premiered today on Billboard!  The focus single from his
upcoming album Then and Now, out May 3^rd, is an up-tempo, feel good song about not taking life for granted. The single was released on Friday, March 15^th and is available on all streaming platforms.

Directed by Dameon Gayle, the video starts with flashbacks to Chris’s childhood and playing soccer, then fast-forwards to now, of him at a pool hall with friends, enjoying and cherishing the moment.  The video also has a cameo appearance of Reggae super star Busy Signal.

Produced by Omar Anthoneil Samuels and Cory William Stoneman, and written by Christopher Martin, Omar Samuels and Cory Stoneham, the song follows other album singles “Bun Fi Bun,” “Can’t Dweet Again” and “Come Back” which has over 1 million views on YouTube.  

“The video has good vibes, it was good to have my brother Busy Signal” said Christopher.  “We just wanted a simple video that captured the message, showing the simplicity of life
and just hanging out.”

And Then is the follow-up to Martin’s debut full length album “Big Deal” which reached top 5 on the Reggae Billboard Charts in 2017.

You can read the full interview with Christopher in the February, 2019 issue of L3 Magazine here:  Christopher Martin