Riquey Bingham flattered by recent surge

New reggae singing sensation Riquey Bingham hopes to follow in the footsteps of former musical greats coming out of Jamaica, while his career and record label Bingham Productions conti-nues to soar high.

Bingham, who's single Your Body Girl, premiered on CVM TV's E-strip Hitlist music chart last month, was in the island recently on a two-week promotional tour.

After recording several singles for Digiplay Records, the smooth-talking singer said he's happy with the way things have progressed.

"I think so, I mean I studied the industry and see what is necessary for one to make that elusive breakthrough and I must say that currently, I can't complain," Bingham said.

Recorded songs

Bingham linked up with a two established Jamaican artistes and recorded the song She Naa Go Home, featuring Captain Barkley and Mr Lexx. He has also recorded other singles like Addicted, Ride With Me and Mama You.

The former Anchovy High School graduate made special mention of the single Addicted, recently produced by Digiplay Records on the Iceriddim. He said the song is for females and believes it will be a hit on the market.

"Firstly, I must make mention that the video (Your Body Girl, directed by Nordia Rose) is doing very well. But, I believe this will be more powerful as it speaks directly to the females," he said.

After migrating to the United States in 2006 to successfully pursue a bachelor's degree in business administration at Munroe College, New Rochelle, New York, Bingham has now turned his sights back on to music and what better place to start than reggae music's motherland - Jamaica.

"You have to breakthrough the Jamaican first if reggae music is what you want to do. This place (Jamaica) is the ground and once you get it here you're basically off," said Bingham, who is also the proud father of three-year-old Rikayla.

Good education

Bingham, who grew up in Maldon, St James, under rough circumstances with his mother Cynthia Lowe and three other siblings, said that having a good education while pursuing music was a philosophy instilled in him by his mother who played an integral role in his development.

"It was rough and because of that my mother let it be known to us that education was also a part of anything we do. Music is in my blood, so getting that education experience behind you is worthwhile and education does helps if you are thinking about the business aspects of music," he said.

The singer-producer said he's setting his sights on capturing the international market, which he believes is very vital towards career success.

"I want to take over the international market because they love and adore reggae music, even if they don't know the person singing it. I'm currently planning a tour of New York and other places," he said.