Richie Spice has been turning the heads of critics since 2004, when his song “Earth A Run Red” was resurrected into one of the biggest hits of the year. Spice’s career has continued to soar as a result of his enthralling live performances (Billboard Magazine ranked him among the top six performers at Reggae Sunsplash 2006) and a succession of hits that have resided in the upper tiers of the reggae charts. His debut album, ‘Spice In Your Life’, received raved reviews by both The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times, rating it as one of the best releases of the year.

On February 20th, 2007 VP Records will continue building on Richie’s flourishing career with his anticipated album ‘In The Streets To Africa’, featuring an exclusive DVD with Richie Spice interviews, music videos and a live acoustic performance filmed in the streets of Kingston. Spice’s appealing brand of roots reggae is characterized by smoothly crooned, impassioned vocals that lovingly caress, as he does on his current romantic boom shot “Brown Skin”, or just as convincingly, by delivering the militancy of a righteous rebel warrior on “Open the Door”, or by the aura of ancestral mysticism that defines “Motherland Calling”.  Guided by the principles of his Rastafarian way of life, Spice’s lyrics rail against injustices and the plight of the oppressed, implore assistance for the youth and extend maximum respect to the ladies. 

This Month’s Cover Riddim Magazine

(Jan/Feb 2007)

Caribbean Beat Magazine, Nov/Dec 2006 Issue– “Richie Spice finally joins the top tier of reggae artists after a decade of hard work, thanks to the success of his hit song “Brown Skin.”

The New York Times– “One the best reggae releases of 2004…”
(in regard to ‘Spice In Your Life’)

The Los Angeles Times–  “One of the year’s ten best albums of any musical genre and in Jamaica.”
(in regard to ‘Spice In Your Life’)

BLENDER Magazine– ‘Spice In Your Life’-“a flawless contrast of plain, wailing vocals and intricately crafted instrumentals — deserves to internationalize his cult-like following.”

VIBE Magazine, April 2006 – (Featured in NEXT Section)

BillBoard – …ranked among the top 6 performers at Reggae Sunsplash 2006

Richie Spice’s

In The Streets To Africa

in stores February 20th, 2006

-The limited edition CD/DVD package contains exclusive performance footage of Richie Spice with interviews, music videos and a live acoustic performance in the streets of Kingston. The album is one the most highly-anticipated roots and lover’s rock album for 2007.

-Features the smash hit “Youths Dem So Cold” (580 spins to date on New York’s HOT 97)

-Single “Brown Skin” spent several weeks at #1 in Jamaica

-Album features guest appearances by the late Joseph Hill (the late lead vocalist of Culture) and Richie’s brothers Spanner Banner & Pliers   

Album Snippets and Videos: http://www.vpreggae.com/press/PRESSREL.asp?IK=VP1756

Bio: http://www.vpreggae.com/press/PRESSREL.asp?IK=VP1756

Making Of “Brown Skin” Video:  http://one.revver.com/watch/119222/flv/affiliate/32189

Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/inthestreetstoafrica

Please contact Tiffany for a promo copy, interview inquiries or any additional questions.                                                                                                             

Tiffany Mea
VP Records Publicity
89-05 138th St.
Jamaica, NY 11435
AIM: VPTIFF
PH: (718)-425-1151
FAX: (718)-658-3573