Spice's first Jamaican single "Killing a Sound" was produced by Dennis "Star" Hayes. This was followed by "Shine" by ace Jamaican record producer/musician Clive Hunt. Spice also teamed up with Hunt for his debut album on the Island Jamaica Label from which came his first major hit "Grooving my girl". His sister, Bridgett Bonner for Bonner Productions Ltd, organized his second album. The album produced hits such as "Earth a Run Red", "Living Ain't Easy", Land of Jamaica "Time So Rough", the aforementioned "Grooving My Girl" and many others. This album, renamed UNIVERSAL is contracted to Heartbeat Records for further development and international exposure. Spice currently has a hot new album to be released early summer of 2003 called WORLD ROCK.
Having gained popularity in the mid 90's, Spice has performed at all major shows staged locally namely Reggae Sun Splash (a paid tribute by him to Bob Marley), White River Reggae Bash, Rebel Salute and many others. Spice has opened shows for the likes of Chaka Demus and Pliers, Spanner Banner and Rita Marley on extensive tours of Europe and the United States 1996-1997.
He again toured East North America from June to September 2001. His increased popularity has gained him spots at numerous venues. His most recent projects include performances at Sting held at Jam World St. Catherine (December 26, 2002) and Sting Miami (March 2003).
Richie Spice is a member of the Rastafari movement.
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Black Woman
Richie Spice Lyrics
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I love the little skirt you wear she say she love it so long,
She don't wanna expose her hair, she don't wanna use dem skin care,
I love the way how she program a meditation so strong,
Wat a black woman yus, girl away you been so long,
A real woman yea, queen of the motherland, empress number one
Girl I wanna be your lover man eeeh
From the way I see you keep your skin tone
I know that you're not unbalance,
That's the way I know you rate your temple
Girl you're an example,
Woman I see the beauty in you
I see the future in you,
Woman I see a light in you,
I see true lovin' in you
Wat a black woman yus, girl away you been so long,
A real woman yea, queen of the motherland, empress number one
Girl I wanna be your lover man eeeh
She don't want to cream her hair she want it wrap up in a turban,
I love the little skirt you wear she say she love it so long,
She don't wanna expose her hair, she don't wanna use dem skin care,
I love the way how she program a meditation so strong,
Wat a black woman yus, girl away you been so long,
A real woman yea, queen of the motherland, empress number one
Girl I wanna be your lover man eeeh
Wat a black woman yus, girl away you been so long,
A real woman yea, queen of the motherland, empress number one
Girl I wanna be your lover man eeeh
The lyrics of Richie Spice's "Black Woman" express admiration and appreciation for a woman who does not conform to Western beauty standards. The woman he sings about does not want to alter her natural hair texture and prefers to cover it with a turban. Furthermore, she does not want to expose her skin to harsh chemicals and beauty products, and instead, focuses on her internal well-being through meditation.
Richie Spice sees this woman as an example of someone who values her body as a temple and takes care of it with wholesome, natural practices. He also refers to her as a queen and empress, emphasizing her regal and powerful presence in the world. Through his lyrics, the artist celebrates the beauty and strength of black women, while also encouraging them to embrace their natural selves and not conform to societal beauty standards.
Overall, "Black Woman" is a tribute to the unique beauty and self-love of black women who choose to break away from mainstream beauty standards and embrace their natural selves.
Line by Line Meaning
She don't want to cream her hair she want it wrap up in a turban,
She prefers to have her hair covered with a turban and not use any hair creams.
I love the little skirt you wear she say she love it so long,
He admires the long skirt she wears and loves that she feels comfortable in it.
She don't wanna expose her hair, she don't wanna use dem skin care,
She doesn't want to expose her hair or use skin care products on her skin.
I love the way how she program a meditation so strong,
He loves the way she meditates with such strength and focus.
Wat a black woman yus, girl away you been so long,
He is expressing his admiration for black women and how he's missed being around them.
A real woman yea, queen of the motherland, empress number one
He sees black women as real women, queens of their culture and the motherland, and the best of the best.
Girl I wanna be your lover man eeeh
He is expressing his desire to be a romantic partner for a black woman.
From the way I see you keep your skin tone
He recognizes that she takes care of her skin and doesn't try to change its natural tone.
I know that you're not unbalance,
He understands that she maintains a balance in her life and doesn't try to alter her natural state.
That's the way I know you rate your temple
He believes that taking care of oneself is a way of respecting one's own temple (body).
Girl you're an example,
He sees her as a positive example for others to follow.
Woman I see the beauty in you
He recognizes the inner and outer beauty of a black woman.
I see the future in you,
He sees potential in her for the future and believes in her abilities.
Woman I see a light in you,
He sees positivity and radiance in her spirit and personality.
I see true lovin' in you
He sees that she is capable of true love and being a loving partner.
Contributed by Joshua N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@margaretmuriuki8124
I can confidently speak on behalf of my country and say Kenya loves Richie spice. I'm glad I attended his concert in my lifetime. All love 🇰🇪
@djnickymosh7867
2023 may here he comes back and again...his love to Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪 is much unexplainable
@edascarsbrook6340
I am just a proud kenyan proud black woman, I won’t change to anything. 🇰🇪🇯🇲❤️
@petermuhoho3780
Tunawapenda Eda
@felixodongo9112
Respekk
@dennismuasyamwaniki7086
Ital love
@kipkemboicalvin6601
Black woman girl😂❤️
@danielnkaiwatei4479
Am proud of my lve black woman my empress no 1
@Theamandaa
i love how he uplifts black women. the world doesn't do it enough. much love to you richie spice
@briannacrystal4513
Yesyesyes makes me as a black woman feel so good and loved 🤗