Goldcup Records, based in Italy, was established in 2006 by the work of two members of River Nile Band.
Its main purpose is to produce riddims getting inspiration by Jamaican Roots Reggae & Dancehall tradition, revisiting it with the latest black music's tendencies. Goldcup’s first release, published on 2007, has been “Babylon Is Falling” a tune performed by the Italian upcoming singer Ras Tewelde featuring Lutan Fyah.
On summer 2008 “Golden Riddim”, the second release, its a powerful new roots riddim that made possible the collaboration with Sizzla Kalonji and Teflon. On April 2009, Goldcup Records presents the definitive collection of the Golden riddim CD,
published with collaboration of artists from many parts of the world, from Europe
to Carribean Islands.
2010 start with another release for Goldcup Records, that present another mightyfull new roots riddim, “Mirror Riddim”, voiced by top charts artist like:
Lutan Fyah, Teflon, Bushman & Ras Ijah, Khari Kill, Nature, Jah Nyne, Ray Darwin, Aima Moses, FredLocks & Wild Life .
On 2011 Goldcup with Kos Dillon from Phareal Int., release “Jah Seh” a single with one of the most talented Jamaican singer Khago featuring Tréson. In the same year Goldcup Records release the awaited Jah Nyne’s debut Album “Holdin A Vibe”, that took a lot of attention and great reviews all over the globe. Album included some of Jah Nyne hit like : “Hungry Pickney” , “Shoulder To The Wheel”, “How Do You Feel” and “Peace & Love” feat Ras Ijah , that will become soundtrack of Rototom Sunsplash People 2012.
Goldcup’s 2012 is full of projects and releases. The meeting with Ambassa, Italian bassman and producer based in Uk, brings a special collaboration in :“The King’s Road Session #1” , first and not last release together, that featured two roots riddims : “Ready Right Now” and “Splashback” voiced by some of the most talented singers from Goldcup Records camp. In the same way, collaborating with Vibes Point, Goldcup Records release another powerfull single : ”So Precious” that see together the rising Italian singer PieroDread and the reggae star Anthony B. As a result of massive attention from “So Precious”release , Goldcup Records and Vibes Point worked together to release : “Leave You No More” a single by PieroDread and “So Precious Riddim” that follow the lead track with five new tunes included Goldcup recording artists like Ras Ijah and Jah Nyne
2013 starts with the heavy “Lola Riddim” produced by Ambassa for Goldcup Records . The Album includes some amongs Goldcup's favourite artists, as Ras Ijah - nominated for Best Reggae Indie Awards 2013 - in combination with Khari Kill on the powerful "Pharoah Judgment", Tréson outta Canada with the sweet and soulful title track "Lola" alongside other upcoming and renowned Jamaican sensations as Messenjah Selah, G Mac, Oba Simba, Elly Speshal, Hyarte, Cymbal, Sabo Khani - international singers Kaya Lambsbread, Dainjamental,I, Ras Konfidence, Faianatur and Italian rising star PieroDread . The second 2013 release for the label, “Ambassabox Vol.1” is also the first of a numbered “concept boxes” created by international riddim maker Ambassa. The Vol.1 of the Ambassabox evolves around the recently released “Lola Riddim” and includes the “Lola Riddim” produced by Ambassa, “Lola Melodica” by Addis Pablo (Augustus’ Pablo son) and “Lola Dub” by Sander Notz