Anthony B
Reggae
singer Anthony B. was born Keith Blair in Clarks Town, Jamaica;after performing
with church and school choirs
throughout his youth, he made his debut as a deejay with the local sound system
Shaggy Hi-Power. Relocating to Portmore in 1988, he befriended fellow aspiring
deejays including Determine, Mega Banton and Ricky General, issuing his debut
record "The Living Is Hard" in 1993. Teaming with producer
Richard "Bello" Bell,Anthony B. notched a series of hits including
was "Repentance Time," "Fire pon Rome," "Rumour"
and "Raid di barn" before releasing his first full-length effort Real
Revolutionary in 1996. Universal Struggle followed in 1997, with the single "Nah
Vote Again" viewed as
a key factor in preserving peace at the national elections later that year.In
1999, Anthony B. returned with Seven Seals. More Love followed two years later.
~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
Richie Spice
Kingston-based
dancehall singer Richie Spice (a.k.a. Richell Bonner) comes from a reggae
family: his brothers include DJ Snatcher Dogg, vocalist Spanner Banner,and
producer Pliers of Chakademus and Pliers.Spice began his career opening his
brothers' shows and started recording singles
with producers like Clive Hunt and Dennis "Star" Hayles in the mid-'90s.
His debut album,Out of the Blue, arrived soon after, and his second, Universal,
was released in 2000.
~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide
