Richie Stephens (third left) with his ASCAP Pop Award, and other recipients at The Wiltern in Hollywood, California, on Thursday night.—ger Richie Stephens received an American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Pop Award at that company’s 34th annual show held at The Wiltern in Hollywood, California, Thursday night.— The 50-year-old Stephens was recognized for his contribution to the song, Work, a massive hit for Rihanna (featuring Drake) in 2016.“This is a proud moment for Jamaica, for dancehall and for the entire Jamaican music industry,” said Stephens shortly after accepting the award.“I accept this award for my country and for all Jamaicans in our music industry, beginning with mento, ska, rocksteady, reggae and dancehall. I thank God for blessing me with this awesome talent. Thanks also to my family for being … Read entire article »

Jamaican born crooner Richie Stephens will receive the biggest award of his career when he is honored at the 34th annual ASCAP POP MUSIC AWARDS. Paul Williams, President of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) in a letter to the singer said, “I am pleased to inform you that you will be honored at the 34th annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards on Thursday, May 18th, at The Wiltern, in Los Angeles, for ‘Work’ (recorded by Rihanna), which is among the most performed ASCAP pop songs of 2016, we hope you will be able to join us as we celebrate you and your colleagues at what I’m sure will be an exciting evening.” In was just over a year ago that Stephens got the news that his ‘Sail Away’ riddim, … Read entire article »