*R.I.P. Cool Ruler*

The reggae community mourns the loss of one of its legends,

Gregory Isaacs. Isaacs was born on July 15, 1951 in Kingston,

Jamaica and gained recognition and love in the 1970s and 1980s

for hits such as "Night Nurse" and "Rumors."

Nicknamed the 'Cool Ruler' by his fans, Isaacs pioneered his

own sound by mixing traditional reggae with dancehall, thereby 

reinventing the genre and expanding its global fan base into

what it is today. 

"Gregory Isaacs leaves behind an iconic history and catalog that is 

unparalleled," reveals VP Records CEO, Christopher Chin. 

"He devoted his entire life to music and his memory will forever 

live on with us - through his music and the legacy he leaves behind." 

Isaacs fought a year-long battle with lung cancer before passing away 

on October 25, 2010 at his home in London, at the age of 59.

Love Sent.