For offspring of industry veterans, stepping into the family trade can feel like an inevitable path — and for emerging reggae artist Richie Malvo, that narrative holds true, though the journey to embracing his musical legacy was gradual. After years of weighing the decision, the second-generation performer finally made the leap into professional recording, and he is now building momentum with his second official single, timed to honor one of life’s most foundational relationships.
The son of acclaimed Jamaican singer Anthony Malvo, Richie made his formal entrance onto the music scene last year with his debut track *Yes I Love You*. This May, he followed that debut with *Remember Mama*, a heartfelt release crafted to coincide with Mother’s Day celebrations around the globe. In an interview with Jamaica Observer Online, the rising star opened up about his experience in the industry so far, expressing genuine excitement about his early progress.
“It’s my second song and it feels great. It feels like I’ve accomplished something great… it was like nothing recording in the studio. I think that’s the easiest part for me,” Richie shared of the recording process.
The new track is backed by an experienced, award-winning creative force: it is produced by Exco Levi, a Toronto-based Jamaican artist who has claimed multiple JUNO Awards, Canada’s highest honor for musical achievement, over his career.
Rooted in the tight-knit Kintyre district of St. Andrew, Jamaica, the Malvo family has been a staple of the island’s music scene for decades. Anthony Malvo launched his own career in the 1980s, cutting his teeth performing on local sound systems before breaking through to mainstream success in 1988 with *Come Back to Me*, his hit collaboration with fellow dancehall artist Tiger. Richie’s sister, Tiffanie Malvo, has also carved out a space for herself in the industry, with a growing catalog of released tracks to her name. With both his father and sister already established as working performers, a career in music felt like a natural calling for the young artist.
Richie points to his father as his biggest musical and personal influence, noting that the elder Malvo was the first singer he ever knew. “My dad is a great influence in my life and my sound, he’s the first singer I’ve known. People have said I sound a bit like him, so there you go,” he said.