New York, NY (Top40 Charts) International Reggae artist Genn Ricks' complete back catalogue is now available on iTunes! Glenn's music has challenged racial stereotypes and paved the way for generations of Jamaican musicians to come. His music is a must hear for anyone interested in hearing classic reggae which has inspired a generation of artists.
His production credits include
Dennis Brown's "Vision Of A Reggae King". Glen has opened for Kool and The Gang, Patti LaBelle, The Temptations, The Spinners,
Lolita Holliway,
Natalie Cole, and the Pointer Sisters just to name a few. Known as the
Al Green of Jamaica, he has worked closely with producers Sly and Robbie,
Bobby Digital, Phillip Fattis Burrell and his close friend
Dennis Brown.
Glenn has played in numerous influential reggae bands from Canada such as 'The Fabulous Flames' and 'Crack of Dawn' both regarded as some of the top Canadian black R & B groups of all time. After signing as a solo artist with CBS, he released two singles, "I Got Something for My Baby" and "Oh What a Big World". After his time at CBS, he recorded for Toronto based independent record label, "Filthy Rich", where he produced the album "Heart Of My World" the title song rosing to "
Number 1" in Jamaica. The album "I Found A Love" went on to garner him a Juno Award nomination and international acclaim.
This is the most thorough collection of music from this prolific and eclectic musician. Be sure to check out the music of
Glenn Ricks on iTunes, these albums are a must hear for anyone interested in classic reggae, chilled beats and a sneaky toke in the afternoon.
Glenn Ricks is signed to 7 Note Records and distributed by Blue Pie for the world.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/glenn-ricks/id140774495