Around this time, another group of businessmen also decided to commercialize the music industry. They were Jamaica's "middle-class entrepreneurs," many whom were of Chinese or Middle Eastern origin. These men included Ken Khouri, owner of the first big record factory on the island, as weU as one of the first to record producers of local music; bandleader and businessman Byron Lee; accountant Leslie Kong; Charlie Moo, the owner of an ice cream parlor; Justin Yap, whose family owned several stores; and the young Vincent "[Randy]" [Vincent Chin]. Seeing the plethora of Jamaican talent, "this group provided a commercial platform from which the music could make the transition from local style to international taste."

During 1971-1972, the Chin's oldest son, Clive, launched the IMPACT! imprint and recorded dub master Augustus Pablo's "Java." In 1975, roots reggae pioneers Burning Spear recorded the hit "Marcus Garvey," and in 1976 Peter Tosh recorded "Legalize It."

From Kingston, Jamaica, in the Caribbean, to Jamaica, Jamaica, in America, the Chins have played a major and important role in the birth of reggae as well as the evolution of Randy's Records and Studiol7 into VP Records, the world's largest Caribbean music brand. In addition, they have always been actively involved in community service in Kingston and New York. As such, the "Caribbean Lingo!!!" series pays tribute to the Chin family and VP Records on their 50th anniversary celebration of Randy's Record Mart for their great contribution in the promotion of Caribbean music.

In effect, the sound systems not only offered a social outlet, but they also provided the foundation for the development of contemporary Jamaican music genres such as ska, rock steady, reggae and today's dance hall.

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