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Bescenta is the epitome of what defines reggae music. Bescenta has the ability to create socially conscious songs that appeal to the mainstream and he is a voice for the oppressed with soul soothing melodies that are as haunting as they are unforgettable. The pursuit of excellence is the driving force behind reggae artist Bescenta, who is a rare combination of intensity, quiet confidence and humility. His mission is to spread the message of universal peace and love through his music.

Born Bryden Bescenta Craig Wilkins on April 12, 1975 in the hills of the St Andrew parish of Jamaica, music was in his heart from the beginning. He recorded his first songs with Peter Sweetness Nembhard on Auntie Boom Records and formed a group called Cornerstone with two other artists where he sang the lead vocals. In 2001, he met with producer Computer Paul Henton, they formed a successful partnership and Bescenta was on his way to a flourishing solo career. He recorded his popular hit World in Trouble with Henton.

World in Trouble became an anthem for residents of Jamaica’s tough inner city areas, as a stirring call for action and change to end the killing and violence that afflicts his homeland. The song received heavy airplay as it was one of the top winners of the 2004 Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Popular Song contest, was top of the Roots FM chart, and won a free music video. “It was not about winning, the money or the reward, it was the message of love and non-violence that I was trying to convey to the people, and I really wanted them to hear me,” he said.

Other standout singles include Can You Handle It, Mama Told Me, AIDS and Universal Love which did well in the US, Mexico and Carribean. In 2008 Bescenta signed with the Uplifting Music International (UTH JA) label and his career has been growing ever since with raw talent, strong management and pure love.

Born June 13, 1987, in the small farming community of Glascow, St. Ann, Gareth Wallace the first child of Robert and Hyacinth Wallace, this is where the musical journey of Riko-G began. During his early childhood he started playing the drums at his local church, his talent was evident to all who knew him. By the time he reached junior high school his passion for music had intensified. By now everyone knew him as “Riko-G” with his determined drive and musical ambitions. With the opportunity to represent his school during cultural group events, he was honoured by his teachers, schooling staff and peers alike.

After leaving high school in 2004 He managed to produce his first track “Long To see” followed by “First Love” and “Push That Thing” that circulated the surrounding communities. With an evident talent and gifting as a songwriter/ producer Riko-G translates his love for nature and life, always striving for oneness into his music.
His aspiration toward music has been influenced by the likes of Beres Hammond, Bob Marley, Capleton, Chronixx and fellow schoolmate Romain Virgo.

His music continues to surprise many in the entertainment industry and inspires many youth within his local community and beyond. His consistency and drive keeps him steadily progressing successfully, and as a young and upcoming artist we recommend you WATCH THIS SPACE!!

Riko-G remains focused on his journey, with great zeal and determination using positive uplifting reggae music as his way forward to bring people together with the positive message of LOVE & ONENESS, learning and growing each day.

Riko-G’s current productions include tracks such as “Pressure”, “Barriers”, “Focus” & “Vanity

Check them out at: http://www.reverbnation.com/rikog4