In the year of Nineteen Hundred and Ninety Seven ( 1997 ) , after being saved, released three Reggae Gospel Albums that went to the top ten Billboard Charts such as:- “ Victory”, “ God & I ” and “ Real & Personal”. He now returns again with a release of his fourth album entitled: - “Higher Heights”. The Album speaks for itself based on its controversial sound of Roots, Rock and Reggae with a combination of Jamaica’s Dancehall sound crossing over into the global Industry of Gospel Music, delivering the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This different sound, will not only tease the listeners ear but will also put a conviction upon the hearts, to create change in one’s life, based on the message of Christ and the testimony of his journey among us.
The Album features tracks such as :- “ In Da Ghettio” , that speaks of Ghetto Life , the livety and the hope of change that we need in the inner city community , otherwise known as the ghetto. Another track that has a lot of message is “You Take Care of Me”, speaks of God’s faithfulness in times of persecution, where San’s testimony is that God always showed up every time he needed Him. Another awesome track is “Stand”, which speaks of Christians standing firm and not comprising the Gospel no matter what the circumstances may be. Also a soul filling track called:- “Prayer” featuring
Marvin Winans Jr. Is a prayer reaching out to God for people living in the midst of poverty, who have been rejected and ignored by society? Finally, an anointed Reggae worship song, featuring Ron Connoley and others. This song encourages all to worship God in whatever language they know, in Spirit and in Truth.
Papa San’s Accomplishments
He was the first Gospel Artiste in the Caribbean to hit the Reggae Billboard Charts, not just once but three times, featuring all three albums.
First DJ Artist to be nominated and won a Stella Award
San has also been nominated once for a Dove Award
Has won Twelve Marlin Awards
Has won the title as the “ Number One Gospel Artiste” for the World Music Awards
San has also been featured on Kirk Franklin’s “ Rebirth Album” on the track entitled : “ Awesome God ”
Featured on Toby Mack’s Hit Album entitled, “ Hoopy Daisy ”
Featured on Reverend Jackie McCoulough ‘s track entitled, “Stay Connected”
Featured on Top Record Producer Percey Brady’s single entitled “ Hold Up The Light”
In addition to Papa San’s awesome talent as a successful Reggae, DJ Artiste and Minister of Music. He also wears many hats including that of song writer and producer, where has written for legendary songbird Glacia Robinson, Kirk Franklin’s duet “Breathe Again” Toby Mack and many others. He has also worked as producer for numerous projects such as: - “Fun in the Sun”, the production of Dr. Carlene Davis’ and Glacia Robinson’s Gospel Albums.” This also includes all his Reggae Gospel Albums to date.
Souls & Attendance
The ministry of Papa San has had a vast amount of people being and or won for Christ, throughout the years. With the production and release of each album this ministry has had a tremendous growth. Papa San’s hope and or conviction is that with the release of this new album it will bring another great harvest and reach as many souls as possible for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Papa San’s Concerts has lead to a record breaking attendance in which one concert brought out in attendance over forty thousand people ( 40,000) in Uganda , Africa. The Anointing from the presence of God lead hundreds to the Altar. This lead ministers to build a new church to accommodate and spiritually feed these new souls for Christ. Based on the experience Papa San created his own motto which says that “I am a fisher of men and music is my bait”.
Papa San was inspired to produced and release this new album based on his personal conviction, his journey and or walk with Jesus Christ. This took him from just attending church to having a personal relationship with Christ Jesus, taking him to deeper depths and Higher Heights.
Editors Note: Details of where the album can be sourced will be added once released
