BIOGRAPHY & COMMENTS

"In short, Mann travels through various delivery styles and techniques on THE ENERGY MAN, but doesn't come across
as anything but professional and solid. B.E.Mann is one of the most energetic performers our area has to offer. Mann
is incedibly talented. He is credited for all keys, piano, bass, synth bass, rhythm guitars, percussion,
and drum programming. Mann's best qualities however, is his vocals. He's got a silky smooth, clean delivery with just
a shade of alluring quality that leads you in. It is clear that B.E.Mann IS the energy man..."

Mtv.com

" As a singer B.E. Mann commands the microphone to deliver diverse tones, smooth & mellow but hit the points.
Understandable stories with classic rythems. Worth having in your collection as it will make you dance
and smile and what else can you ask from a CD. "

Amsterjammin.com december 2004

"...(B.E.'s) grouping of songs into the roots rock reggae, vintage and dancehall, lovers rock
and dub categories shows an intelligible grasp of styles a lot of 'local' reggae is sadly lacking. My favorite is
'Bring Back The Days' which keeps it simple but still has something to say. Interestingly Mann is one of the
few singers who is as good in the dj style (as he is singing), particularly on the aforementioned
song where he affects U-Roy-ish personae to talk about the great Jamaican artists of yore. "

The Beat Magazine / Chuck Foster  vol.23 #6 2004

" If you are a follower of this fine performer (you'd) know the B.E.Mann has been doing his best to meld r&b, hip hop,
and reggae styles together - into a sound that he can without a shadow of a doubt, call his own. (Concerning his live
performance) Mann is electric enought to ignite an entire geriatric ward....
B.E. IS a great performer with an incredible voice..."

MUSIC'S BOTTOM LIVE MAGAZINE

" B.E.Mann IS Cleveland's top reggae musician! B.E.Mann is the whole package. Also known as the "Energy Man" for his
dance-powered live shows. Could be one of Clevelands best kept secrets! B.E. Mann -- Known for his dance-powered live
shows, B.E. Mann is to reggae what George Clinton is to funk. A versatile reggae artist who sings as well as plays bass,
keyboards, guitar, and trumpet, Mann is a sensation in cities where reggae is seen through a kaleidoscope rather than a
microscope. Influenced more by Motown than Marley, Mann's music is smooth and soulful, not angry or political. His last
album, The Energy Man, is filled with more funky guitar solos and manic horn arrangements than you'll hear at
a P-Funk party. "

NORTHCOAST SCENE MAGAZINE

" His singing voice is an amalgam of smooth 80's-early 90's dancehall crooner Sanchez and the legendary Frankie Paul.
Mann IS a talented arranger/producer..."

BEACON JOURNAL NEWSPAPER

" It's hard to imagine the cold shores of Lake Erie could produce reggae that doesn't sound unauthentic,
but B.E.Mann is an exception. "

FREE TIMES MAGAZINE

" B.E. IS the greatest reggae man in the land. I just totally love his cds. I listen to them at home, on vacation,
everywhere! This guy is so much fun!..."

FOX8NEWS(Cleveland)

" B.E.Mann knows how to soothe the soul with light pop and an upbeat dance rhythm. He takes the original reggae
sound and juices it up to a whole new style I can't help but like."

THE RENEGADE

" People who have not heard B.E. and enjoy well-crafted pop will consider this a treat. Mann'ssongs are so hook laden,
listeners will be hard pressed to keep from humming them. These songs are great vehicles too for Mann's unusually
smooth and expressive voice....His style is original and inviting!!! "

DIG MAGAZINE

" Reaching out to the audience is Mann's forte... ceaseless energy, serenading woman, and dancing with abandon,
it makes for a fun visual counterpart to the bouyant music. B.E. also soulfully sings his original songs, with a lot of
toasting - in a convincing island dialect...."

THE CANTON REPOSITORY NEWSPAPER

" B.E.'s blend on music brings a very listenable whole... Emphasis is on clear sincere vocals...Nice vocal blend!"
THE BEAT MAGAZINE

"The Energy Man" is a grovin' CD that makes ya want to move, even while your sitting.The delivery from B.E. Mann
is nothing short of smooth and energetic. A delight to listen to at any age.

INTERNATIONALLY FRESH

"Continuing with his love of music and entertaining, the Energy Man keeps in stroll with his pop, dance and reggae style
that made him one of the most recognizable names in the Northeast
Ohio music scene. Mann is to reggae as Ricky Martin
is to Latin music. His music screams pop, and everything he does is accessible to all ages. He is heavy on giving an
entertaining performance and he portrays fun and energy in his music. Mann is like an unending party. If you are thinking
reggae thoughts of Bob Marley-esqe sound, you won’t find that here. Mann is more along the lines of Culture Club meets
Shaggy -- and heavy on the '80s electronica."

REVUE MAGAZINE

"Cameo comes to the islands when Dub-lite basslines, Dancehall toasting, compressed backing vocals
(a favored recording technique of The Artist) and slick, House grooves come together. "

LISTEN.COM


PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Has released (25) twenty-fIVE full length albums (cds).
In 2004 original composition 'Irie' was included on the first ever reggae tribute cd to Peter  Tosh. Included legendary
---reggae artists such as Peter Tosh, Joe Higgs, Bob Andy, Luciano,  Mikey General, Big Mountain, Edi Fitzroy,
---& many others.

• In 2006 original compositions 'Murderous Dub' & 'Just Can't Wait' were included on the soundtrack 'Holla The Movie'.

• In 2004 original composition 'Murderous Dub' was included on the soundtrack to the reggae documentary
----'Rastafarian Dreams'.

• Is radio host to 'Reggae Rhythms From Around The World' on WAPS 91.3fm Akron/Canton Ohio. Airing since 1991 the
---- program is also heard online internationally at www.913thesummit.com OR www.bemann.com/reggaerhythms.htm

Music producer/co-actor for "Ask Gilby", a tv program produced by APS15s for Time Warner / stations nationwide USA
Music producer/co-actor for "Study Jam", a tv program produced by WVIZ-TV25 for PBS stations nationwide USA
Featured " The Energy Man" float in the 2001, 2000 & 1999 Football Hall of Fame Parades
• 2007, 2005, 2004, 2000, 2000  was nominated for BEST REGGAE/SKA ARTIST for the Free Times Music Awards
• 2006, 2004, 2003, 2001, 2000 & 1999 was nominated for BEST REGGAE/SKA ARTIST for the Scene Magazine Music Awards.
• 1998 performed as part of the " Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame Concert Series"
• Showcased in the 1997 NXNE (North By Northeast) music conference in Toronto, Canada.
• Perform the opening night ceremonies for the Cleveland Bicenntenial Celebration. -(Cleveland's 200th b-day on 07/19/97)
• Showcased in the 1999, 1998,1997,1996,1995 Cleveland Undercurrents Music Conferences.
• Has performed over  2450+  live appearances(and counting!) since 1987
• Has many t.v./radio guest appearances including FOX NEWS
• TV artist of the month for " Buzz Cuts "(sept.96) on Cable Channel 9 serving northern Ohio viewers.
• Has performed co-bills with  such artists as The Moody Blues, Lucky Dube, Common Sense, Sister Carol, Ras Pidow,
----Robert Jr. Lockwood, Zapp, Pato Banton, The English Beat, and others.

• Won a Billboard Magazine Song Contest Award Of Achievement for original compostion " Without Your Love" in 1999
• Won a Billboard Magazine Song Contest Award Of Achievement for original composition" Won't You Come Back " in 1997
• B.E.'s #6 release "The Energy Man" was one of the cds of the month of March 1999 on MTV.com
• B.E.'s song " Gruven" was the runner up song for the national Musician's Guide Magazine song contest

OTHER BIO INFO:
Began career in 1987. Is a singer, songwriter, performer, producer, arranger, musician, actor
• Extensive EXPERIENCE as a live sound engineer, promoter & marketer, booking agent, road management
• Radio disc jockey/personality on WAPS 91.3FM AKRON (1985 - present)
• Was board member of the Cleveland Music Group (1995 - 1998 ), a non-profit organization designed to help network,
---educate, and  involved the regional music community to the business side of the music industry

• Staff writer for "PM Magazine" (Cleveland) (May 1995 - Feb. 1996)
• Staff writer for "Tab Magazine" (Akron) (Jan.1994 - May 1995)
• Speaker @ elementary & secondary schools. Gives presentations to students on different music oriented careers, 
----and on cultural awareness (1995 -Present)