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Richie Spice certainly comes from a musical family, with his brothers all involved within the world of reggae. His brothers include well known DJ Snatcher Lion, vocalist Spanner Banner and producer Pliers, of Chakademus and Pliers fame. Spice began playing at shows alongside his brothers, helping to build his profile, before working alongside producers Clive Hunt and Dennis “Star” Hayles for his early singles.
Spice made his name first on the live circuit, performing at major events including Reggae Sunsplash and River Reggae Bash. As well as touring the US and Europe with his brothers, he also worked with Rita Marley, as the opening act for her tours in 1996.
Signing to Island Jamaica, Spice released his debut album, “Living Ain’t Easy” in 1999, again teaming up with Hunt for his production skills. The album became a success, bolstered by the hit single, “Grooving My Girl,” which gained airplay worldwide. His second, “Universal,” followed in 2000, featuring the hit singles “Earth a Run Red,” “Land of Jamaica” and “Time So Rough.”
Since these early releases, Spice has continued to find success, with albums including “In The Streets to Africa” (2007), “Gideon Boot” (2008) and “Book of Job” (2011) all charting highly on polls for the Top Reggae Albums of the year. His music has also been used by producers, most notably Coki of Digital Mystikz fame, who created a popular dubstep reworking of “Marijuana,” renamed “Burnin’.”
Live reviews
The outdoor stage is brightly colored, the back wall painted lime green and bright yellow. A classic Rastafarian flag of red, yellow and green hangs on either side of the stage, and a third hangs from the microphone at the front of the stage. Richie Spice stands front and center, a guitarist and two hand drummers sit behind him, and a backup singer sways gently next to him. He introduces himself and his band to the crowd, then, after the drummers and guitarist play for a while, starts to sing “Folly Living”. He goes on to sing some of hi most well known songs, including “Youth Dem Cold”, “Earth A Run Red”, and “Ghetto Girl”. Richie Spice dances as he sings, swaying back and forth and making hand gestures. His passion for the music is clear even at the back of the crowd, and his emotive voice carries just as far. Richell Bonner, known as Richie Spice, is a member of the Rastafari movement and a Jamaican reggae singer. He released his first album, Living Ain't Easy, in 1999, and followed that in 2000 with Universal. In the six years between 2006 and 2012, he released six other albums. He has also released a compilation, Toe 2 Toe, in 2005.
ZoeWhittall
Bought 2 tickets and couldn't cancel the one after my partner fell ill and couldn't make it. Was standing outside for over an hour post 6PM when doors were meant to open.
Show was meant to Start at 7 but didn't start till 10.
Total waste of my time and very disappointed with the organisers.
sunulu
