Black Mind Records
Richie Roots migrated to the United States in 1980. He was re-discovered by friends who urged him to sing. He started singing in dance halls with sounds like Black Ovation, Silver Shadow, Fatal Attraction, Jamerican, Pappa Moke High Power, and Down Beat The Ruler, and on stages with band like Exchange, Music Masters and others, with artists like Jose Whales, Nicodemus, Ninja Man, Tiger, Victor Ranks, Mad Cobra, Lecturer, Ragga Lox, Horace Andy, Glen Washington, Half Pint, and others.
Richie Roots created the Black Mind Label and recorded his first song, "Loving You", followed by, "Fight With All My Might", "Hi Hello", and his hit single, "Cruising". All recorded and mixed at Phillip Smart's HC&F studio. He then went behind the scene to build his studio and to help in the development of other artists
1997 mark the launch of Black Mind Recording, the company, as an opportunity for him to showcase his music and talent, as he write, sing, arrange, and produce. Working deligently in front and behind the scene proved advantageous for him in developing his own style of music. When not in th studio working, or spending time with his family, he enjoy reading, and listening to music. His latest release will bring him nuff respect from the massive.
Check out Richie Roots, he's back, and just as vibrant as ever.
