

"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