Patricia ‘Miss Pat’ Chin, the co-founder of VP Records, has been featured on the PBS show Between Black and White: Asian Americans Speak Out.
The video profile explores Miss Pat’s significant role in the music industry and the lasting impact she has made on Jamaican and Caribbean music. She shares memories of her early days with her husband Vincent, who opened and ran Randy’s Records with her. She also talks about the store becoming a crucial hub for artists and producers, serving as a launching pad for many successful careers.
Adding additional insights, Miss Pat introduces her mother and father through photos published in her book Miss Pat: My Reggae Music Journey, and talks about her family’s experience leaving Kingston, Jamaica, and starting life anew in Jamaica, Queens.
Watch the special below to learn more about how Miss Pat beat the odds, helping turn VP Records into a powerhouse in the Reggae, Dancehall, and Soca genres, while also shaping the global music industry.