R'Chive

R’CHIVE, born into this world as Bernard Jackson Jr., is a multi-talented young man, who is no stranger to the music industry. R’CHIVE comes from a long line of talent in his family, and he is now ready to receive his portion. As a native of Flint, Michigan, R’CHIVE started singing at the age of three. By the age of 10 he was singing and dancing at senior citizens buildings for the elderly. He began to participate in several groups; including lead vocals at his local church. He became ver...

R’CHIVE, born into this world as Bernard Jackson Jr., is a multi-talented young man, who is no stranger to the music industry. R’CHIVE comes from a long line of talent in his family, and he is now ready to receive his portion. As a native of Flint, Michigan, R’CHIVE started singing at the age of three. By the age of 10 he was singing and dancing at senior citizens buildings for the elderly. He began to participate in several groups; including lead vocals at his local church. He became very instrumental in the church choir, and began to participate in various singing engagements across the country. In 1991, R’CHIVE appeared in his first commercial music video, in which he had a significant spot lead. This Commercial campaign encouraged peace through the voices of "the city for youth choir". At the age of 18, R’CHIVE founded his own production company, which helped develop and mature his talents. With a drive for perfection and quality, he began to perfect all aspects of the music industry one skill at a time. R’CHIVE decided to take a stab at acting in the gospel musical play "Don't Get God Started", with Vanessa Bell Armstrong in 1997, and in 2005, he was an extra in the movie "The Gospel", along with Boris Kodjoe, Omar Gooding, Keisha Knight Pullam, Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin, & Fred Hammond. In 2006, R’CHIVE started his own independent record label (Brainstorm Entertainment Company) and has appeared and produced on various independent artists projects, both gospel and secular such as Darome Bentley and Cherry Givens. His music has been heard all over the country on many radio staions and purchased in stores such as FYE, Circuit City, Best Buy, Target, Amazon, CD Baby, & Itunes. He also started doing jingles for an R&R Radio Station (Cumulus Broadcasting Flint, MI) which gained him propularity as a well-known producer. He also directs music videos for his up and coming artists on his record label. After moving to Atlanta, GA to further his career, in 2008, R’CHIVE took his career solo released his R&B debut cd “My Soulmate” on his label and digitally distributed it thru cdbaby.com. This cd became a success and went on to sell in Germany, Italy, France, London, and Japan and also put him on the top local indie pop charts without any marketing or promotions. The popluarity if the hit single “My Soulmate” gained him a huge fanbase. Demand became so great he decided to release his sophmore cd “MORE” giving the fans just what they asked for. “MORE”!!! due out THIS SPRING!! His new single “Love Ain’t Dead” continues to hold the #4 spot on the local reverbnation pop charts and steadily climbing. Now he performs with live bands all across the country performing Top 40 Hits from blues, rock and pop, to jazz and R&B which he’s best known for, impressing all audiences alike and sharing the stage with India Arie, John Legend, Terrell Carter, Little G (formerly of the group Silk), Terrell Phillips (formerly of the group Blackstreet) and Sammie, to name a few. He is also working behind the scenes writing, producing and working in conjunction with the likes of Kelly Rowland, Fantasia, Elliot Yamin, Brandy, Ciara. Kim Burrell, Rance Allen, PAJAM (producers of Kelly Price, Boyz 2 Men, & N-Sync), Brandy Williams (of the platinum selling female group Blaque), Rowdy Records (the Dallas Austin Camp), Kelly Rowland (of the group Destiny's Child) Lil’ Wayne, and Young Jeezy. Surely we haven’t heard the last of this talented young man. I’m sure you’ll be hearing plenty “MORE” of R’CHIVE as he brings a fresh new approach to the music indutry.