Joel Chin Of VP Records Shot And Killed

Gunmen have shot and killed Joel Chin, of VP Records. Chin, who is the grandson of VP Records founders, Pat and Vincent Chin was killed outside of his apartment building in Stony Hill, St Andrew, Jamaica.

Joel who was 35 years old, was the head of VP's A&R Department.'Shortly following news of his death, VP Records released the following statement:

It is with great sadness that VP Records must announce the passing of Joel Chin at the age of 35. Joel was shot outside his home in Stony Hill, St. Andrew in Jamaica.

The grandson of VP Records founder Vincent Chin, son of famed Reggae producer Clive Chin and nephew of the owners of VP Records, Chris and Randy Chin, Joel literally grew up in the Reggae business and put his vast knowledge and connections at the service of the music he loved passionately.

An accomplished producer, Joel had moved from New York to Jamaica two years ago to spend more time on music production, songwriting and developing rising talents. Joel wrote hit songs for many artists such as Elephant Man and Etana among many others. Joel is survived by his mother Juliette, his father Clive, his newborn daughter, two brothers, and three sisters.

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