Richie Spice (born Richell Bonner on September 8, 1971 in St. Andrew, Jamai… Read Full Bio ↴Richie Spice (born Richell Bonner on September 8, 1971 in St. Andrew, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae artist. He hails from one of the islands most renowned family of artists. The Bonner brothers consist of Richie Spice, Pliers from Chaka Demus and Pliers, Spanner Banner and dancehall DJ Snatcher Dog.

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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Make up Your Mind
Richie Spice Lyrics

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Oh nananana
yes aaaah
nanananana
yehh nananana
ehhhh
na nanana
First you got to make up your mind real soon
Think of all the things that you want to do

Yes you got to make up your mind real soon
Think of all the things that you want to do
Got to be confident with yourself
Be determined too
Every mickle make a mockle
It all depends on you
Don't sit there and playing the blame game
Jah will see you thru
No matter how hard things seems to be
Once a man works he must drink tea -ee
But first you gotta make up your mind real soon
Think of all the things that you want to do
Yes you got to make up your mind real soon
Think of all the things that you want to do
Got to work hard to achieve your goals
Show respect and don't sell your soul
Whatever you do you've got to be confident
And Jah will help you across the fence

But first you gotta make up your mind real soon
Think of all the things that you want to do
First you got to make up your mind real soon
Think of all the things that you want to do

Oh nananana
Yes ahh
Yeh nananana
Ahhh yeah a-a-a

Yes you gotta make up your mind real soon
Think of all the things that you want to do
First you got to make up your mind real soon
Think of all the things that you want to do

Got to be confident with yourself
Be determined too
Every mickle make a mockle
It all depends on you
Don't sit around and playing the blame game
Jah will see you thru
No matter how hard things seems to be
If a man works he must drink tea -ee

But first you gotta make up your mind real soon
Think of all the things that you want to do
First you got to make up your mind

And think of all the things that you want to do
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Richie Spice's song "Make Up Your Mind" convey a message of self-determination, confidence, and hard work. The singer urges the listener to make up their mind about what they want to achieve and to then work hard towards achieving those goals. The lyrics emphasize the importance of being confident and determined in oneself, and not relying on others to achieve success.

The phrase "Every mickle make a mockle" is an old Jamaican proverb which means that small savings or contributions add up to larger amounts over time. It is a call to the listener to take small steps towards their goals, in order to eventually achieve big results. The lyric "Jah will see you thru" is a reference to Rastafarianism, which considers Jah (God) to be the ultimate source of guidance and support.

Overall, "Make Up Your Mind" is a motivational song that encourages listeners to pursue their dreams with determination and confidence, while also emphasizing personal responsibility and the importance of hard work.

Line by Line Meaning

First you got to make up your mind real soon
You need to decide quickly what you want to do with your life

Think of all the things that you want to do
Consider all of your goals and aspirations

Yes you got to make up your mind real soon
It's important to make a decision and commit to it

Got to be confident with yourself
Believe in your abilities and strengths

Be determined too
Have a strong resolve to achieve your goals

Every mickle make a mockle
Small actions can add up to big results

It all depends on you
Your success is ultimately in your own hands

Don't sit there and playing the blame game
Don't make excuses for your shortcomings

Jah will see you thru
Have faith that everything will work out

No matter how hard things seems to be
Even if things are difficult, you can still succeed

Once a man works he must drink tea -ee
After a hard day's work, it's important to take a break and relax