Richie Spice

Richie Spice is a Jamaican reggae artist celebrated for his conscious lyrics, roots sound, and devotion to Rastafarian faith. Born September 8, 1971 in Rock Hall, St. Andrew, he grew up in a musical family alongside his brothers Pliers, Spanner Banner, and Snatcha Lion.

He first broke through in the 1990s with singles like Killing a Sound and Shine, and went on to deliver timeless reggae anthems including Earth a Run Red, Brown Skin, Youth Dem Cold, Marijuana, and The Plane Land. These tracks solidified his status as one of the genre’s most consistent voices, blending uplifting messages with a powerful vocal style.

With over 226 million total streams and 2.5 million followers across platforms, Richie Spice’s music continues to resonate globally. Songs like Youth Dem Cold, Brown Skin, and That Ghetto Girl remain fan favorites, drawing tens of thousands of weekly plays.

In 2020, he released Together We Stand, and in 2023 unveiled his tenth studio album Black Man Time, a 14-track project on his own Richie Spice Music label via VPAL. The album featured collaborations with Capleton, Louie Culture, Charly Black, Pliers, and Spanner Banner, plus covers like Johnny Too Bad and Lionel Richie’s All Night Long. In 2025, he appeared on new singles and riddims including Baba Boom Riddim, Love Sick Riddim, and With You, continuing to show his versatility.

A torchbearer of authentic reggae, Richie Spice continues to spread messages of unity, resilience, and love—bridging generations while staying true to his roots.

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