In 1998, German sing-jay Gentleman flew to Kingston, Jamaica to further his career in reggae. Seeking recording opportunities, Gentleman called several Kingston based producers via contact information gleaned from the island’s Yellow Pages but only one expressed interest in working with the Cologne-based artist: Richie Stephens. The CEO of Pot of Gold Productions, Stephens, 45, is best known for the robust, soulful vocals that characterize his numerous hit singles over the past twenty years, including the patriotic "Come To Jamaica," adapted as the official theme for Jamaica’s leg of the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup, and the 2011 dancehall hit "Born to Love You."

via How German Reggae Star Gentleman Found Success By Keeping It Real.

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