REPUTABLE MEDIA QUOTES:


"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 country 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