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Gospel reggae is a genre of music that originated in Jamaica, mixing reggae rhythms with Christian-themed lyrics. Several reggae artists, many of whom were previously part of the Rastafari movement , have converted to Christianity and adopted gospel reggae as their primary style.
After collaborations in 2000 with deejays Papa San ("Touch From You") and Lieutenant Stitchie ("Mr. Lover" - a charting hit in the US [4]), she released her first gospel album, Joy, in 2001, toured internationally, and won (in 2002) 5 Caribbean Gospel Reggae Marlin Awards. [5] Her gospel music was controversial with some for combining dancehall ...
The Grace Thrillers is a Jamaican gospel group. The group was founded in 1971 by Noel Willis. [1] Although the members have changed over the years, the group remains one of the most internationally recognized Jamaican gospel groups and has performed in many countries including the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.
Christine Chin (born 1974), [2] better known by her stage names Sasha and Sista Sasha, is a Jamaican dancehall musician, presently recording gospel music. [3] Born in Kingston, Jamaica, she was raised in Queens, New York City. [2] Her first big hit was Dat Sexy Body. [2]
Christafari is a Christian reggae band formed in 1989. It is centered on Christ Jesus and follows the personality of ordained minister Mark Mohr (husband of Avion Blackman} [1] [non-primary source needed] (born October 23, 1971), an American, and born-again Christian.
Carlene Davis (born c. 1953) is a Jamaican gospel and reggae singer active since the 1970s. Successful since the early 1980s as a reggae artist, she survived cancer in the mid-1990s, after which she dedicated her career to gospel music.
He was released from his Virgin contract in 1991, returning to Jamaica, where he became a dancehall act. Tucker also had international success (especially in Australia in 1991) with a reggae cover of the 1980 Benny Mardones hit "Into the Night". Junior Tucker's version was called "16 (Into The Night)".
This is also reflected in his style, as he started off as a true dancehall deejay, later adopting traits of Gospel and Christian music. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 8 ] [ 9 ] Papa San sponsors a concert known as Papa San and Friends, to raise funds for orphanages in rural Jamaica.