Entries tagged with "Kevin Downswell"

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PROMOTER AND ARTIST FEUDING OVER PERFORMANCE FEE AND PASSES, FOR GOSPEL EXPLOSION 2017!

January 22nd, 2017 | Add a Comment

By Kimberley Small— Judith Gayle— First-time concert promoter Samantha Gardner-Whyte found herself at odds with a veteran gospel artist in the planning of Gospel Explosion 2017. Gardner-Whyte told THE STAR that she has made deposits to all performers, and has been rattled by the request of one. “I am not sure at the moment if Judith Gayle, if they are planning to attend the show, as to what I agreed on,” Gardner told THE STAR. “They want to charge me … Read entire article »

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THE “COME CELEBRATE JESUS” CONCERT IS AIMED TO HEAL MONTEGO BAY!

October 8th, 2016 | Add a Comment

BY BRIAN BONITTO— Alvin Slaughter— ORGANIZERS of Come Celebrate Jesus are hoping the annual gospel extravaganza will help quell the crime wave sweeping St James. The event, now in its fifth year, is scheduled for the Montego Bay Convention Center in the parish. Show time is 6:30 pm. “It’s a fitting time for an event like this. Every person should come as this is something Montego Bay really needs, especially with what is going on in St James. People … Read entire article »

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GOSPEL ARTISTS CALL FOR A “NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER” FOR JAMAICA!

July 24th, 2016 | Add a Comment

By Shereita Grizzle— Papa San— The local gospel fraternity wants the Government of Jamaica to take a stance against the rising crime rate by “actioning” a national day of prayer. The call was made by a few well-known gospel artists at the recently concluded Fun in the Son event held at the National Heroes Park. This is not the first time that a public cry is being made for the heads of the country to action such a day, but the gospel fraternity believes the time is right, given the gruesome killings happening in the island over the last few years. The Sunday Gleaner, spoke to veteran gospel artist Papa San, following his appearance at Fun in the Son, recently, and he urged the Government to look into the positive influence that such a day could … Read entire article »

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GOSPEL ARTIST KEVIN DOWNSWELL, GOES “ALL THE WAY” WITH ALBUM LAUNCH!

June 11th, 2016 | Add a Comment

By Shereita Grizzle— Darien Robertson Rondell Positive (left) performing alongside Kevin Downswell.—- Fans went All the Way with Kevin Downswell recently, as the gospel singer launched yet another album. Scores of guests turned up at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Center, to not only support the entertainer on his latest compilation but to bask in the goodness of God as they worshiped with him. “I wonder if you know you’re standing on Holy Ground, victory ground,” said Downswell, as he recounted the … Read entire article »

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GOSPEL ARTIST KEVIN DOWNSWELL TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “ALL THE WAY” JUNE 4!

May 9th, 2016 | Add a Comment

By Simone Morgan— Kevin Downswell— Gospel artist Kevin Downswell will release his third album, All The Way, on June 4. It comes four years after his previous set, The Search Continues. His debut album, Close To You, was released in 2008. Speaking with the Jamaica Observer, Downswell said All The Way is a reflection of his personal and spiritual journey. “It also combines various styles and genres to demonstrate my unique gospel sound,” he added. Downswell worked with different producers on the 17-track All The Way, including Barwiya Production’s Dwain ‘Wiya’ Campbell and Grammy-winning Tyshane from the United States. It contains songs like The Meaning of Life, Christian Soldiers and One Day.“All The Way is very different (from his previous albums) in a number of respects. For one, what I know now, compared to four years … Read entire article »

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GOSPEL SINGER JERMAINE EDWARDS TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “DON’T COUNT ME OUT” ON NOVEMBER 28!

October 22nd, 2014 | Add a Comment

By Kevin Jackson— Jermaine Edwards to release album— GOSPEL singer Jermaine Edwards will be releasing his fifth studio album, Don’t Count Me Out, on November 28. The 15-track effort is the follow-up to his 2012 effort Hideaway. “Don’t Count Me Out is a reminder to us not to count anybody out, because God can turn around anyone’s state. Many times, people tend to judge others when they are in situations that are frowned upon,” Edwards told the Jamaica Observer. Co-produced by Edwards and Christopher Wright, the set was mastered by Herb Powers. Fellow gospel artists Kevin Downswell, Rondell Positive, Damion Orlando and gospel trio iWorship, are featured on the album. Born in Kingston, the 35-year-old Edwards relocated to Spanish Town in St Catherine, where he attended Jonathan Grant High and later St Catherine High. Although he originally wanted … Read entire article »

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