Last month popular Jamaican gospel artist, Carlene Davis, released her latest contribution to the industry, a reggae track titled “You’ve Got A Friend.”
The soothing laid back record was published on the Glory Music label, and is now available on all digital music platforms.
We’ve noticed that in recent weeks more and more secular artists are recording and releasing gospel songs. Because these tracks were shared in the middle of the corona virus pandemic our initial thought was that everyone was scared and felt it important to reconnect with God. However, on further examination we noticed that most of the artists behind these releases are secular, some even publicly committed Rastafarians.
At the beginning of June reggae singer Glen Washington surprised us all by releasing a new gospel single. The song is titled “How Great Is Our Father,” and though it sounds like a Rastafarian praise and worship song, it was Glen who publicly said that it’s gospel. Check it out for yourself! The record is available on iTunes and all other digital music platforms.
In April Freddie McGregor shared a new single titled “If God Is For Us.” On the bouncy reggae track the big ship captain is basically reminding listeners that evil cannot stand in the face of righteousness. “If God Is For Us” has an undeniable gospel vibe, as Freddie uses strong christian language while he laments on a conversation he had with an ‘Angel.’ Click here to listen.
Additionally, a few days ago hardcore dancehall artist Karamanti shared the official video for her single “Eyes Open Up.” Though she swears up and down that it is a secular record, music critics have labelled it as gospel. Click here to watch the video.
These are just a few examples of secular reggae and dancehall artists doing gospel music. Curious to hear what the gospel community thinks about this new emerging trend.
On May 1st, Romain Virgo released what many reggae critics are calling one of his best songs to date. The track is a captivating reggae tune appropriately titled ‘Best Of Me.’ Today, July 7th, he is now sharing the official video for the record.
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Beenie Man’s Life of a King live streaming concert, which is being presented by NeverLeveledTV, has been changed from July 3rd to August 14th. The change was made to show respect for those who continue to lose their lives due to police brutality.
For additional information such as streaming time, tickets etc. visit NeverLeveled dot tv.
In April, veteran reggae artist Freddie McGregor published a new song titled “If God Is For Us.” Shortly after its release the bouncy reggae track began trending, which resulted in a digital media tour for the big ship captain.
Earlier today McGregor followed up by sharing the official video on his YouTube channel. Click here or on the image above to check out the visuals and remember to like, comment and share.
R&B star Alicia Keys continues to be a relevant voice in both the black lives matter movement as well as the corona virus pandemic. Not only is she using her social media platform to share inspiring, informative information, but she is also releasing songs and videos that speak to the moment.
Her latest contribution is “Perfect Way To Die”; both song and video were shared at the end of June. This powerful record and its associated visual shines light on the countless Black Americans that have died at the hands of law enforcement.
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Jamaican born, Canadian based gospel artist, M.R, has just announced that he will be releasing his first EP this summer.
The project will have a total of seven (7) tracks; among them are the previously released singles “Gospel Must Be Preached” and “Keep Holding On.“
