Daniel Ojo, the Nigeria born Canada based gospel artist, has just released his new album: Trust. The eight-track project went live on all digital streaming platforms on April 29 via his own label, Psalmist Records.
Some very prominent artists are featured on the album, namely: Benita Jones, Leah Samuels, Joe Mettle, Christiana Washington, Kimberly Ade, Michael Manhertz, Jennifer Lewin and Kiara Patrice.
Click here to stream and download Trust from your preferred digital music store.
Gospel JA FM, the Jamaican Christian radio station that is dedicated to playing 98% Jamaican gospel music, will be having their 2022 Gospel Reload concert on Friday, May 6th at the Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre – 104 Waltham Park Rd – in Kingston.
The lineup for this year includes Lubert Levy, Dyshane Smith, Petra Kaye, Rhoda Isabella, Sherene Palmer and Ryan Davis. Entrance fee on the day of the event will be $2,500 JMD; and for those unable to attend in-person, virtual tickets are $12 USD.
A few days ago – on April 24th – Jodian Pantry, in partnership with Paul Patmore, released a reggae remake of Michael Bolton‘s 1989 hit song: When I’m Back On My Feet Again. As soon as the tune was shared, Pantry and her team were flooded with feedback from both members of the public and music industry insiders all praising her rendition.
According to Jodian: “Mr. Paul Patmore is the genius behind this song. He was the one who deposited the song into my soul and it really did Hit me to the core. I cried when I heard it. He said Jody this is your song. Get up and live your life. Use the hurt to propel you into a Better version of yourself. And we are going to do this together in Reggae style.”
All vocals (lead and backup) were recorded at Grafton Studio in Kingston, Jamaica, under the direction of Mikie Bennett. Background vocals were done by popular recording artist Chevaughn, who now goes by the name Qyor. The mellow reggae rhythm that seems to embrace Jodian‘s every word was built by Wade Johnson; and the final merging of all instruments was done by mixing engineer Romel. As for Paul Patmore, he is indeed the man behind the music. He is the executive producer, and When I’m Back On My Feet Again is on his label: Paul Patmore Production.
When asked what she would like to see happen with the song, Jodian Pantry said the following: “My hope for this song is to hit globally, meaning people all over the world will hear my voice and conviction and say wow, another great talent to humanity. Another voice that heals. Another voice that brings great joy. Hopefully Mr. Bolton will be pleased and even him and I will one day stand on a stage together doing both our versions fused together.”
After two years of frightening Biblical revelations that had the world plagued with a new virus, Portmore music label – Basco House Production – emerged from the pandemic with Touched By An Angel Riddim.
Touched By An Angel Riddim is a ten-track dancehall-gospel compilation that features various faith based artists: Da Flame (God Alone), Adrian Cunningham (Burning In My Soul), Stefan Peninsilyn (Wen Di Trumpet Sound), Rian Davis (God Never Late), Gideon Moses (The Lamb Of God), Bradda Biggs (Jesus Name So Sweet), Peetron (Hold Me Jesus), DC Praise (When We Praise God), Kevin Smith (It Wasn’t Me) and Jimmy Fagan (Mi God Nuh Dead).
It was officially released on January 28, 2022, with production credits going to Jrack Music: the creator of the rhythm. The executive producer however is Una Fagan, the CEO and owner of Basco House Production. Each song, in its own unique way, gives praises and reverence to God, despite its hardcore sound and vibe.
Jimmy Fagan and his team at Basco House say that they are pleased with the feedback they have gotten so far from this album. In a statement shared earlier, Jimmy said: “The feedback to date has been tremendous and we are just left still thanking God to how persons in and out of the gospel arena have been commending the project…” He went on to say: “the impact we would like this project to have on listeners worldwide is first and foremost for the songs to minister to each and everyone who hears it, be it saved or unsaved individuals.”
Now that the government of Jamaica has suspended all covid-19 restrictions, live in-person events are back in full swing.
That said, this Sunday – May 1 – the popular Higher Praise Gospel Concert that was held virtually throughout the pandemic, will be at Emancipation Park in Kingston.
The free show will feature Rhoda Isabella, Jermaine Edwards, Rian Davis, Carey Sayles and Laud Dance Ministry. Showtime is 4:30pm.
Persons unable to attend in person can still watch the entire concert via TVJ’s YouTube channel and on zoom.
Café Mocha radio network is set to celebrate Black women in their fullness with the 2022 Salute Her Awards on Sunday, May 8 at 7pm EST.
This year’s staging will be held virtually (saluteher dotcom) and will honor Arndrea Waters King, Yolanda Renee King, Xernona Clayton, Kiesha Nix, Regina Jones, Morgan DuBaun, Nadia Fischer, Ebony Underwood, CeCe Winans, daughter Ashley Phillips and Winans matriarch Delores Winans.
The Piedmont Council of Traditional Music will host American gospel singer, songwriter and recording artist Shirley Caesar at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, North Carolina on Thursday, May 5th. She will have the full support of The Caesar Singers.
Show time is 7:30 PM and tickets, which are available on Ticketmaster, start at $20 USD.
MARIA JACKSON 27 MAGAZINE 