Richie Spice
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Richie Spice, a Jamaican vocalist, has made a significant mark in the music industry with his blend of socially conscious roots reggae, dancehall, and lovers rock, showcased in albums like 2007’s In The Streets of Africa, 2008’s Gideon Boot, and 2011’s Book of Job, all released in collaboration with VP Records.
Born Richell Bonner in Kingston, Jamaica, Spice grew up in a family deeply rooted in reggae, with his brothers Pliers, Spanner Banner, and DJ Snatcher Dogg, all having successful music careers. He began his career with singles like 1994’s “Killing a Sound,” and his debut album in 1996, “Out of the Blue,” produced by Clive Hunt, was a mix of roots reggae and dancehall that gained popularity.
Spice’s early career was marked by touring with artists such as Chaka Demus & Pliers and Rita Marley, and performing at major Jamaican festivals including Reggae Sunsplash. His sophomore album, Living Ain’t Easy, reissued as Universal in 1999, was followed by a series of singles, leading up to his third album, Spice In Your Life, in 2004, featuring hits like “Earth Run a Red.” He scored another hit with “Youths Dem Cold” in 2007.