Stevie Face is a Jamaican reggae singer known for warm,
melody-led songs that move easily between lovers rock, roots
reggae, and uplifting conscious music. Born Anwar Owen Hanchard in
Yallahs, St. Thomas, he began singing young in church, and that
early foundation shaped the clear, emotional style that has
followed him through his career. He first built attention with
“Teach The Children,” a song that connected strongly in Jamaica and
helped introduce him as a voice with a moral message as well as a
commercial one.
As his career developed, Stevie Face moved into a run of songs that
showed a softer, more romantic side. A linking with Arrow Records
in the early 2000s helped push him further into that lane, and “I’m
In Love” became one of the tracks that defined the era. He followed
it with songs such as “For Your Love” and “Oh Happy Day,” which
kept his name in the mix on local radio and sound systems. His
debut album, Coming At You, released in 2002, gathered that early
period into a fuller statement and reflected the classic reggae
sound he had been building around him.
After stepping back for a time, Stevie Face returned with material
that showed he had lost none of his touch for straightforward,
heartfelt songwriting. Tracks like “Poor Feel It,” “Reasons,” “Tell
It Like It Is,” and “Coming Home” extended his catalogue without
changing the core of what made it work: a steady vocal tone,
familiar melodies, and songs that speak plainly about love, faith,
and everyday life. He has also remained active on riddim projects,
which have kept his voice present across different phases of modern
reggae.
Stevie Face’s appeal lies in that balance between sentiment and
sincerity. He is not an artist built on novelty. Instead, he has
earned his place through consistency, a strong connection to roots
culture, and a catalogue that reflects the quieter, more soulful
side of Jamaican music.
