Ricky Blaze

He has produced and collaborated with Shaggy and Sean Paul, and has also worked with Vybz Kartel, Jim Jones, Maino, Kardinal Offishall, Jasmine Sullivan, Nicki Minaj, and Santigold.

His introduction to music came at the age of 10 when he grew fascinated with the discipline of DJing after watching a neighbor who held the profession of a DJ.

[3] He credits Reggae and R&B pioneers Dennis Brown, Peter Tosh, and Gloria Gaynor for his early musical influence.

It would be on-air New York radio DJ personality and Hip Hop pioneer, Mister Cee, that would be the first to play the single, ultimately leading to the song's success and Ricky's status as a capable songwriter and producer and creator of the Trancehall genre.

The collaboration produced a song entitled, “Disparate Youth” and would serve as the lead single off of Santigold's 2012 album, Master of My Make-Believe.

[10] This year he would also release The Maestro, a 15-track LP that featured New York rappers Jim Jones, Maino, and Talib Kweli.

[14] The FME artist roster currently consists of Ricky Blaze, Chelley, Alexus Rose, Ding Dong, Kranium, Mr. Easy, and Cecile.