Richie Stephens
| Richie Stephens | |
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 Richie Stephens at 2013 Summerjam Festival | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Richard Stephenson |
| Born | December 5, 1966 |
| Origin | Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica |
| Genres | R&B, reggae, reggae fusion, dancehall |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, producer |
| Labels |
Motown VP Pot of Gold Greensleeves |
| Associated acts | Soul II Soul |
| Website | www.richiestephensmusic.com |
Richard Stephenson, better known as Richie Stephens (born December 5, 1966 in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, Jamaica)[1] is a Jamaican R&B, dancehall and reggae singer and producer.
Biography
In the early 1990s, Stephens was a part of the twice Grammy Award winning act Soul II Soul, and had recorded at Motown,[2] besides producing records on the VP label and establishing his own label, Pot of Gold Records. Later that decade he published dancehall singles such as "Winner", "Bus the Place" and "Slop Dem". His tracks, "Legacy" (Mad Cobra featuring Richie Stevens, 1993), and "Come Give Me Your Love" (Richie Stephens featuring General Degree, 1997), peaked at #64 and #61 respectively in the UK Singles Chart.[3]
In 1998, Stephens' album, Winner, was released on Greensleeves, produced by himself, Frenchie, Danny Brownie and Donovan Germain. Since then, Stephens has focused his music on Christian related themes.
In 2006, Stephens was rewarded the Jamaican Governor-General's Achievement Award for contributing to civic, social and recreational projects in and around the parish of Westmoreland.[1]
In January 2011, Richie's adopted son Demar Graham, who went by the stage name Copper Cat, was shot and killed outside of his home in Kingston.[4]
He released a new album God is on My Side on May 22, 2012, under POT OF GOLD/VPAL. He also released a collaboration album with German reggae singer Gentleman on Nov 27, 2012 from VPAL.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Richie Stephens wins GG Achievement Awards for Westmoreland. YardFlex.com (2006-10-06). Retrieved on 2013-07-13.
- ↑ allmusic Richie Stephens > Biography
- ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 528. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ↑ Sharpe, Michael. Entertainer's adopted son killed at his gate. Jamaica Observer. January 22, 2011. Retrieved 2011-3-2.
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