Dancehall artiste Daniel ‘Chino’ McGregor is all set to release his debut album, Chino, on May 24, on the VP Records imprint.

The highly-anticipated studio effort from one of reggae’s dynasties, Chino being the son of reggae icon Freddie McGregor and brother of acclaimed producer Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor, composes a new formula in reggae and dancehall music.

A fusion of reggae, dancehall, pop, alternative rock, world and other global influences connect for 15 tracks from the young act. With Stephen McGregor at the helm of production for the entire album recorded at their family-owned Big Ship studio, Chino houses already popular anthems such as From Mawnin’ (Never Change), Pon Your Head, and the collaboration with Stephen, Protected. It also features new selections such as the current singles from the album, I Am and Seal The Link (Leaving).

The essence and image of Chino have earned him various awards from his reggae peers, including Best Male Sing-jay of the Year at Jamaica’s Excellence in Music and Entertainment Awards (EME) in 2010. It has also gained him numerous corporate sponsorships in Jamaica, including being the spokesperson for Coke Zero and Nestle Supligen, as other offers reportedly continue to roll in.