Richell Bonner, 1975, Rock Hall, St. Andrew, Jamaica, West Indies. Bonner comes from a musical family that includes his siblings, Spanner Banner, Pliers and Snatcher Dog. Spice’s debut release, ‘Killing A Sound’, was recorded with Dennis ‘Star’ Hayes and introduced the singer to the reggae cognoscenti. The song attracted the attention of Clive Hunt, who enrolled the performer to record ‘Shine’. ‘Grooving My Girl’ became Spice’s first major hit, and he also released ‘Earth A Run Red’, ‘Land Of Jamaica’ and ‘Living Ain’t Easy’ through his older siblings label, Bonner Productions Ltd. Keeping it in the family his sister Bridget was enrolled to co-ordinate a compilation of his hits to be promoted on the live circuit. It was at this time that the singer released the crossover song, ‘All Night Long’ with Shaggy. Spice toured with Chaka Demus And Pliers, supported Rita Marley, and appeared at the 1998 Reggae Sunsplash Festival. In 1999, he performed at Everton Blender’s notorious Birthday Bash, the White River Reggae Festival in the USA, and alongside Wyclef Jean at the Caribbean Music Expo. Spice began the millennium with an acclaimed appearance at Tony Rebel’s Rebel Salute showcase, which attracted the interest of the US-based Heartbeat Records. The label utilised Bridget’s compilation alongside new productions from Everton Blender. To promote the release of the long awaited Universal, Spice supported Blender in a series of concerts throughout the year. While he appreciated international fame his dancehall credibility was enhanced with his version of ‘Mr & Mrs Lay Lay’ and ‘Judgement’, in combination with Capleton.
Source: The Encyclopedia of Popular Music by Colin Larkin. Licensed from Muze.
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Richell Bonner, 1975, Rock Hall, St. Andrew, Jamaica, West Indies. Bonner comes from a musical family that includes his siblings, Spanner Banner, Pliers and Snatcher Dog. Spice’s debut release, ‘Killing A Sound’, was recorded with Dennis ‘Star’ Hayes and introduced the singer to the reggae cognoscenti. The song attracted the attention of Clive Hunt, who enrolled the performer to record ‘Shine’. ‘Grooving My Girl’ became Spice’s first major hit, and he also released ‘Earth A Run Red’, ‘Land Of Jamaica’ and ‘Living Ain’t Easy’ through his older siblings label, Bonner Productions Ltd. Keeping it in the family his sister Bridget was enrolled to co-ordinate a compilation of his hits to be promoted on the live circuit. It was at this time that the singer released the crossover song, ‘All Night Long’ with Shaggy. Spice toured with Chaka Demus And Pliers, supported Rita Marley, and appeared at the 1998 Reggae Sunsplash Festival. In 1999, he performed at Everton Blender’s notorious Birthday Bash, the White River Reggae Festival in the USA, and alongside Wyclef Jean at the Caribbean Music Expo. Spice began the millennium with an acclaimed appearance at Tony Rebel’s Rebel Salute showcase, which attracted the interest of the US-based Heartbeat Records. The label utilised Bridget’s compilation alongside new productions from Everton Blender. To promote the release of the long awaited Universal, Spice supported Blender in a series of concerts throughout the year. While he appreciated international fame his dancehall credibility was enhanced with his version of ‘Mr & Mrs Lay Lay’ and ‘Judgement’, in combination with Capleton.