With a voice like rich molasses and a commanding stage presence Biggie Irie’s career started in 1986, with a reggae group called Exodus. Barbadians perhaps best know him as a founding member of The Splash Band whose repertoire was dedicated solely to reggae music.

Within two years of the group's formation in 1990 they were repeat guests at the Stockholm Water Festival in Sweden; seasoned New York with their unique brand of reggae flavour and made their mark in the reggae capital of the world at Jamaica's Reggae Sun splash. It was at these events that Biggie and The Splash Band shared the stage with the who's who of reggae music – Luciano, Maxi Priest, Beres Hammond, Diana King – and veterans like Byron Lee and the Dragonnaires, Singing Sandra and the Mighty Sparrow.

While with The Splash Band Biggie wrote and recorded over one hundred (100) songs, some of which were chart toppers in the Caribbean, U.K and North America.
His song writing ability rivals his vocal talent; sweeter still as he writes from his heart. One such example is 'Shine on Jamaica' which he wrote while touring with Exodus. Dedicated to the people of Jamaica who suffered at the devastating hands of Hurricane Gilbert, it was an instant hit in homeland Barbados, and in neighboring islands.

He was the principle song writer for The Splash Band, and his voice can be heard on albums which still today stir the souls of true reggae lovers throughout the region: The Game of Life, Riddim-A-Ton, X-Amonkamusic, Get Busy and Champion Sound.

1995 saw the end of The Splash band but the beginning of Biggie's two year relationship as lead singer with local group Spice & Company. This successful partnership led him on a touring stint of Trinidad, Jamaica, Antigua, Costa Rica, Martinique and Guyana where he performed for sold out audiences.
Having lent his talent both on and off stage to two popular local bands Biggie Irie then bravely entered waters in which artistes either sink or swim – his solo career.

In 1998, Biggie Irie and the Israelites was formed and immediately embarked on two regional tours; the inaugural Spice Jazz Festival in Grenada and Surf Club for two-weeks in Bermuda.

But it was the U.S. release of the CD “An Introduction to Biggie Irie” in 1999 and The Spirit of Unity World Tour that same year that cemented his position as a solo artiste in the world of reggae music. The tour began on a high note in Los Angeles where Biggie shared the stage with Steel Pulse, Ras Shiloh, Joseph Hill of Culture, Maxi Priest and Monifah in a reggae all-star band on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

The Reggae Ambassadors Third World invited Biggie to join them during their set for their big hit 'Now That We Found Love'. Yet it is the satisfaction and enjoyment of his audiences that thrill Biggie most… and none was as sweet as the crowd begging for more in Percy California at Reggae on the River. And more they got: as if by heavenly intervention his new CD had just arrived from Barbados and nearly 200 copies were sold on the spot.

David Hinds of Steel Pulse in New York also invited him on stage for a rendition of 'Rally Round the Flag'.

One would think that after being sought after by Billboard Magazine, Caribbean Billboard Music and TV and other major international media and performing with Steel Pulse and Third World that 1999 could not get any better for Biggie Irie. But December of that year brought another treat: he was asked to open for renowned reggae legend Ernie Smith, at the Almond Beach Resort in Barbados.
Since the release of his single “Nah Goin Home” for Crop Over 2006, Biggie has and continues to enjoy resounding success at all major carnivals. This song was also remixed for the road in Trinidad featuring Maximus Dan, and created history, as he was the first ever non-national to win the "International Groovy Soca Monarch Competition” held in Trinidad in February 2007. This track has taken Biggie throughout the Caribbean, major US cities, Canada and England.

In July 2007, Biggie launched his “Nah Goin Home” music video, which was directed by the international film director, Jay Will of Jay Will Films. As if confirming the song’s staying power, the music video has been topping the charts on MTV Tempo’s Cross Caribbean Countdown and has grabbed the number one spot for several weeks.

Sunday 2 September 2007, was the pinnacle of Biggie’s Irie’s career, he escalated to highest level in the soca arena, at the 5th Annual International Soca Awards; the most prestigious event in the soca recording industry. “Nah Goin’ Home” captured the “Soca Song of the Year”. This infectious soca track was also judged “Best Groove Song of the Year” – a fitting award for the 2007 International Groovy Soca Monarch.

In 2007, Biggie Irie released “Band on Fire” and “Jump If Ya Jumpin”, both of which continue to be steadily rotated on local, regional and international radio stations. Again in 2008 Biggie brought the caliber of music we have grown accustomed. Releasing “Big Girlzz”, his homage to the plus sized ladies he is so fond of, has carved out a special niche for him in the soca market. Also released in 2008 are “Breakaway”, “Carnival Again” and “Snap Yah Finga”. Also in 2008, Biggie’s music was again featured predominantly in the soca album “Soca Mixdown Volume II”. This satisfied the thirst of some of his fans but for others nothing but a full Biggie Irie album will do.

2009 was reminiscent of Biggie Irie’s 2007 debut at the International Groovy Soca competition. Joined by fellow camp mate Peter Ram, Biggie once again entered the traditionally Trinidadian arena. Performing his 2008 Crop Over hit “Big Girlzz” Biggie was easily ushered into the finals based on his spectacular presentation and stage presence. Although not victorious in the competition, Biggie Irie achieved even more significant acclaim, the title of prestigious performer.