King ZG “Enemy of the Break” 25 Year Anniversary
King ZG and Pikaso (formerly known as P-Kid and Zulu Gremlin) are re-releasing their collaborative album “Enemy of the Break” to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the debut. The duo are collectively known as S.W.A.T. which stands for Street Wise Art Technique. The...
VIP Records Announces Partnership with Liqwid Music Group
Today, VIP Records announces a new partnership with Liqwid Music Group. Based in Tennessee, Liqwid is known for discovering talent. Liqwid will scout talent for distribution on projects we'll co-promote. Liqwid Music Group is thrilled to announce this monumental and...
Singer JaCene Releases new EP, “7 Loads of Dirty Wet Laundry”
Cincinnati-based recording artist JaCene released her new EP, "7 Loads of Dirty Wet Laundry".We first met JaCene when she won a talent search down in Cincinnati late last year. We released her single "Ruthy" in February and followed up with her latest release. My EP...
Big Tiko B – “Build da Budget” (Video)
At another talent showcase in Cincinnati this year we picked up Midwest recording artist Big Tiko B. He won a single distribution deal for his single and video "Build da Budget".Check out his video debut on Vevo below and listen to Build da Budget on your favorite...
Christopher eSX Debuts “Kamehameha”
Ohio-based emcee, Christopher eSX releases his new Dragonball Z themed single "Kamehameha" featuring Soundshroom Wes.The single was produced by Christopher eSX and Donny G.Check out the single below or click here to listen on your favorite platform:...
Trenchbaby Ju Wins Contest and Releases “No Feelings”
Yesterday Trenchbaby Ju released his VIP Records debut, "No Feelings". the Cincinnati-based rapper/entertainer won a showcase earlier this year when we toured looking for new talent to sign. When asked what his new single is about he says, "when I came up with this...
Hip-Hop Icon King ZG (aka Zulu Gremlin) Shares Appreciation of the Culture in New Single “Hard Knock”
Hip-Hop’s Renaissance man Zulu Gremlin, known to the music world as King ZG, debuts his new single “Hard Knock”. The hard knocking, self-produced beat and lyrics tell the story of a "hard knock b-boy from the school of hard knocks". King ZG shares his appreciation for...
Contest Winner JaCene Releases VIP Records Debut “Ruthy”
Recently VIP Records went on a mini tour looking for new talent. We signed 3 acts from Cincinnati, one of them being R&B singer JaCene (@jacene_muziq). We released her newest single "Ruthy"."Ruthy" is an homage to the big girls. "I called it "Ruthy" in comparison...
New Artists Signed from Talent Search
Recently, we went on a tour in the midwest looking for the best unsigned talent with the chance to offer them a single distribution deal! We planned on picking up one artist in each city but the first 2 dates signed 5!3 were signed in Cincinnati, OH at the Mad Frog....
Hip Hop Icon King ZG (aka Zulu Gremlin) Drops Unreleased Collaboration
Zulu Gremlin also known as King ZG drops a previously unreleased collaboration under the name Hidden Masters with Filipino rap star Pikaso.The throwback single is 20 years old but still gives that classic Hip-Hop feel!Watch the video below and click the link to...