Greensleeves Announces New Publishing Deals With Rising And Legendary Reggae Stars.

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New York, January 22, 2009 -- Greensleeves Publishing, the
world’s leading reggae music publisher, signed exclusive agreements
with leading singer/songwriters Gappy Ranks, Chino, Laden, Chukki Starr,
Goofy, and Keith Hudson. Those deals will see Greensleeves Publishing
represent and market the songs of these six in-demand reggae singers
and songwriters worldwide.

Rising British Reggae star, Gappy Ranks, signed an exclusive publishing
agreement with Greensleeves Publishing, quickly followed by a record
deal with Greensleeves Records. Gappy‘s most recent hit “Heaven In
Her Eyes” is included on VP Records’ Strictly The Best Vol. 40 and on
Greensleeves Records’ The Biggest Reggae One-Drop Anthems 2009.

The son of Reggae royalty Freddie McGregor and member of the Big Ship
family, Chino has signed a co-publishing deal with STB Music, Greensleeves’
US affiliate, and Tinkintoe Music. Chino’s track “Protected” was included on
Reggae Gold 2009 and his lastest single “Never Change (From Mawning)” has
hit music charts in the UK and US.

Another star coming out of the Big Ship family is dancehall singjay Laden
who has also signed a co-publishing deal with STB Music and Tinkintoe
Music. Ladens track “Money Over War” appeared on Reggae Gold 2009
and his big hit “Time To Shine” was featured on Ragga Ragga Ragga 2009.

The veteran British Reggae artist Chukki Starr has signed a co-publishing
agreement with Greensleeves Publishing. The conscious singjay attracted
notable attention when he delivered his highly acclaimed debut album Ghetto
Youth's Livity, which was produced by Ariwa Sounds' Mad Professor.

The veteran Dancehall artist Goofy aka MR. G has signed to Greensleeves
Publishing. Mr. G released his debut album Issues in 2004 on S Curve
Records. Along with working on releases for his Young Blood label, MR. G’s
new album Wine Pon It is due out in 2010.

Greensleeves has acquired the catalog of the great singer/ songwriter/
producer Keith Hudson aka the "Dark Prince of Reggae." An accomplished
songwriter who wrote for artists as varied as Alton Ellis, Delroy Wilson,
John Holt, his biggest contribution as a songwriter came when Big Youth
recorded “S-90 Skank” in 1972. The song which incorporates motorcycle
noises recorded in the studio become the DJ’s biggest hit and a reggae
classic. As an artist, Ketih Hudson contributed many classic albums including
Flesh of My Skin, Blood of My Blood released in 1975, which is considered a
masterpiece among the Reggae community. In 2010, Greensleeves will reissue
an expanded edition of Rasta Communications as part of its Greensleeves
Reggae Classics series adding “Brand”, the dub version of the album.