Artist: Wayne Caparas Song: I Know I Am CD: Gospel Project Genre: alternative/world/reggae Label:JesusDNA Homepage
Wayne is known best for his raw soulful voice and innovative compositions, and has served as a guest singer/songwriter, worshipper, or actor on numerous Christian recordings and a wide variety of stage productions and multi-media broadcasts. Wayne started his performing arts career as a singer-songwriter and actor in Charleston, South Carolina and studied stage performance with the New American Stage Company in Manhattan. At the first major crossroad of his secular life he began studying the Gospel of Christ with such single-minded purpose that his ensuing journey from Christian critic to active Gospel apologist changed every facet of his life.
He eventually left behind an apartment in the upper East Side of Manhattan, a secular recording project, and a budding career on Broadway and shifted his primary purpose to raising his daughter as a single dad and began investing all of his artistic efforts to a broad range of ministry projects including soup to nuts production of original passion musicals and other shorts for various Southeastern churches. Once he entered the born-again life in Christ, he vowed to never again serve an artistic project that was void of a redeeming biblical message, so despite being a member of the Screen Actors Guild of high regard with principal roles in a dozen films, Wayne has placed film acting on the back burner and fully trusts his film experience and dramatic skills are intended for higher purposes yet to be revealed.
Wayne also serves as a impassioned Gospel teacher and motivational story teller for several grass roots ministries including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes -- a ministry his teenage daughter Amber serves as well. As a text writer, Wayne is currently working on an original manuscript concerning the most overlooked words and works of Jesus as recorded in the four Gospels of the bible.
Though the Furman Scholar and College of Charleston honor graduate has continued his education with two decades of advanced biblical, scientific, and historical research (including significant post-graduate course work in Christian theology), his first book will be a layman’s guide of sorts, written from the perspective of a man called out of the world, broken, born again, and restored through the hidden messages and deepest truths of Christ. These themes drive the songs in Gospel Project. The album is in essence the musical preamble to Wayne's manuscript, as his transformative and evocative lyrics are entirely founded on the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the crucified/born again life.
In telling Wayne's biography, nothing better reveals his heart and obedience to the high calling of Christ than the fruit of his only child, Amber. As a single dad Wayne has -- by the grace of God -- raised up a teenage girl in America to the born again life in Christ despite a tragically tumultuous, single-parent childhood and 12 years of public school exposure. Amber, now 18, is already a Gospel teacher and repentant witness for her generation, as the Lord has blessed her greatly for her obedience to the Word.
When not writing or teaching or acting or singing the Gospel, Wayne lives it in the field as an award-wining media producer, brand strategist, and business writer at the head of Caparas Media, a global network of free-lance digital artists and media professionals, but Wayne is charting a course to full-time ministry of God’s design.
Instrumentation:
Quiana Parler and Amber Caparas offer guest vocal solos, and the band consists of an A-list of musicians from Charleston, SC, including producer/keyboardist Michael Brown, saxophonist Robert Williams, bass guitarist Lavonte' Green, fretless bassist Wayne Mitchum, drummer JT Rollerson, drummer Quentin Baxter, synth-wiz Steven Washington, and several cats who play some sweet guitars.
Discography: The
Gospel Project
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Monty G is no doubt one of the most influential and sought after artist in the world of gospel reggae. As a matter of fact, his years of hard work producing hardcore and award winning gospel reggae and dancehall albums is also paying off with recognition and respect now pouring in from the world of secular reggae. Though grateful for the admiration and opportunity for his music to cross the boarders into the world of secular pastures, Monty does so with God’s guidance and without compromising his Christ 4 Life base.
This is no flash-in-the-pan dancehall album; it's mature, melodic reggae that can be appreciated by lovers of all styles within the genre. While some of these songs may not slam in the dancehall as hard as some of his previous releases, they also won't fade into obscurity or become outdated. With Monty's use of catchy hooks, acoustic instruments and down-tempo tracks, the end result is a timeless offering that is sure to remain relevant for decades to come. Monty G is in his prime and this sophisticated new release is just what the genre of Gospel Reggae needs.
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Monty G is no doubt one of the most influential and sought after artist in the world of gospel reggae. As a matter of fact, his years of hard work producing hardcore and award winning gospel reggae and dancehall albums is also paying off with recognition and respect now pouring in from the world of secular reggae. Though grateful for the admiration and opportunity for his music to cross the boarders into the world of secular pastures, Monty does so with God’s guidance and without compromising his Christ 4 Life base.
This is no flash-in-the-pan dancehall album; it's mature, melodic reggae that can be appreciated by lovers of all styles within the genre. While some of these songs may not slam in the dancehall as hard as some of his previous releases, they also won't fade into obscurity or become outdated. With Monty's use of catchy hooks, acoustic instruments and down-tempo tracks, the end result is a timeless offering that is sure to remain relevant for decades to come. Monty G is in his prime and this sophisticated new release is just what the genre of Gospel Reggae needs.
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Artist: Kenneth Appiah & The Soul WInners Song: Remember CD: Keep On Genre: reggae Label:Lion Of Zion Homepage
REVIEW:
On his solo debut "Keep On", Kenneth Appiah takes us on a wonderful musical journey to West Africa with a fusion of Ghanaian rhythms, Reggae and Afro-pop. The first of it's kind in the gospel arena; he has been compared to the likes of Youssou N'Dour, Baaba Maal, Alpha Blonde and even Lucky Dube. Over dense percussion, melodic guitars and vibrant horns, he sings captivating songs of praise and worship.
"This is Lion of Zion's first endeavor back into African or World music since our groundbreaking 2002 compilation 'Africa Anointed', said Lion of Zion and GospelReggae.com president Mark Mohr. " To be honest with you, so much of the gospel music that has been coming out of Africa lately has been sterile or synthetic so when I received Kenneth Appiah's demos I was blown away. Not only were his lyrics profound and his heart for God evident, I loved the energy of his tracks and the organic sounds that define his music such as live drums, melodic guitars, vibrant horns, dense vocals and hypnotic percussion. After just one listen, my wife (Avion Blackman) and I knew that we had to sign Kenneth to our label and give his incredible music a platform, for it is unlike anything that we had ever heard before--it is musician's music!"
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Positive Music Agency
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Artist: Kenneth Appiah & The Soul WInners Song: Heaven CD: Keep On Genre: reggae Label:Lion Of Zion Homepage
REVIEW:
On his solo debut "Keep On", Kenneth Appiah takes us on a wonderful musical journey to West Africa with a fusion of Ghanaian rhythms, Reggae and Afro-pop. The first of it's kind in the gospel arena; he has been compared to the likes of Youssou N'Dour, Baaba Maal, Alpha Blonde and even Lucky Dube. Over dense percussion, melodic guitars and vibrant horns, he sings captivating songs of praise and worship.
"This is Lion of Zion's first endeavor back into African or World music since our groundbreaking 2002 compilation 'Africa Anointed', said Lion of Zion and GospelReggae.com president Mark Mohr. " To be honest with you, so much of the gospel music that has been coming out of Africa lately has been sterile or synthetic so when I received Kenneth Appiah's demos I was blown away. Not only were his lyrics profound and his heart for God evident, I loved the energy of his tracks and the organic sounds that define his music such as live drums, melodic guitars, vibrant horns, dense vocals and hypnotic percussion. After just one listen, my wife (Avion Blackman) and I knew that we had to sign Kenneth to our label and give his incredible music a platform, for it is unlike anything that we had ever heard before--it is musician's music!"
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Artist: Christafari Song: Fear Not CD: To The Foundation Genre: reggae Label:Lion Of Zion Homepage
Mainstream reggae has never been more popular thanks to artists like Bob Marley, Sean Paul, and Matisyahu. Over a decade before Matisyahu introduced the world to his unique brand of Hasidic Reggae, Christafari was making waves with their original blend of Gospel Reggae. Over the years, these trailblazers have been crafting one of the most impressive catalogues in Christian music. With over 10 full-length releases to date and never-ending involvement in countless compilations, it's no wonder Christafari's cumulative album sales top out at over 400,000 units! In the fall of 2006, bandleader Mark Mohr embarked on the next chapter of Christafari's career, creating what has become their most exciting album yet. This time around, Christafari takes us To The Foundation.
On their rootsiest effort to date, Christafari revisits their musical and spiritual foundation with dramatic results. Full-bodied horn melodies, heart-pounding bass, and precisely executed drum rhythms form the perfect background for front man Mark Mohr and his various guest vocalists (a veritable who's who of the Gospel Reggae arena) to flex their talents, moving from roots reggae to lovers rock to dancehall and back again.
Lyrically, this project is jam-packed with the unwavering Word of God. Christafari continues to display their dedication to utilizing sound doctrine and a host of Biblical references on every single song--ensuring that the Gospel is clearly proclaimed with no compromise!
Artist: Christafari Song: Be True CD: To The Foundation Genre: reggae Label:Lion Of Zion Homepage
Mainstream reggae has never been more popular thanks to artists like Bob Marley, Sean Paul, and Matisyahu. Over a decade before Matisyahu introduced the world to his unique brand of Hasidic Reggae, Christafari was making waves with their original blend of Gospel Reggae. Over the years, these trailblazers have been crafting one of the most impressive catalogues in Christian music. With over 10 full-length releases to date and never-ending involvement in countless compilations, it's no wonder Christafari's cumulative album sales top out at over 400,000 units! In the fall of 2006, bandleader Mark Mohr embarked on the next chapter of Christafari's career, creating what has become their most exciting album yet. This time around, Christafari takes us To The Foundation.
On their rootsiest effort to date, Christafari revisits their musical and spiritual foundation with dramatic results. Full-bodied horn melodies, heart-pounding bass, and precisely executed drum rhythms form the perfect background for front man Mark Mohr and his various guest vocalists (a veritable who's who of the Gospel Reggae arena) to flex their talents, moving from roots reggae to lovers rock to dancehall and back again.
Lyrically, this project is jam-packed with the unwavering Word of God. Christafari continues to display their dedication to utilizing sound doctrine and a host of Biblical references on every single song--ensuring that the Gospel is clearly proclaimed with no compromise!
Artist: Christafari Song: Bozrah CD: To The Foundation Genre: reggae Label:Lion Of Zion Homepage
Mainstream reggae has never been more popular thanks to artists like Bob Marley, Sean Paul, and Matisyahu. Over a decade before Matisyahu introduced the world to his unique brand of Hasidic Reggae, Christafari was making waves with their original blend of Gospel Reggae. Over the years, these trailblazers have been crafting one of the most impressive catalogues in Christian music. With over 10 full-length releases to date and never-ending involvement in countless compilations, it's no wonder Christafari's cumulative album sales top out at over 400,000 units! In the fall of 2006, bandleader Mark Mohr embarked on the next chapter of Christafari's career, creating what has become their most exciting album yet. This time around, Christafari takes us To The Foundation.
On their rootsiest effort to date, Christafari revisits their musical and spiritual foundation with dramatic results. Full-bodied horn melodies, heart-pounding bass, and precisely executed drum rhythms form the perfect background for front man Mark Mohr and his various guest vocalists (a veritable who's who of the Gospel Reggae arena) to flex their talents, moving from roots reggae to lovers rock to dancehall and back again.
Lyrically, this project is jam-packed with the unwavering Word of God. Christafari continues to display their dedication to utilizing sound doctrine and a host of Biblical references on every single song--ensuring that the Gospel is clearly proclaimed with no compromise!
Artist: Ben Okafor Song: Sanctify My Soul CD: Generation (Remastered) Genre: reggae Label:Plankton Records Homepage
HEIRCHEX PRESIDENT'S COMMENT!
BEN OKAFOR is a man of God ... created to share his evocative voice not to only ENTERTAIN ... but to EDUCATE and INSPIRE people all over the world.
In the past 25 years, Ben has raised social consciousness through his music by sharing his own history and testimony as a child soldier. His special focus is directed towards the powerful use of the arts to communicate and educate. His global reputation encapsulates Ben's ability to challenge and empower people to use their intellect, in conjunction with their artistic skills in order to better express their opinions on global issues peacefully and effectively.
I am very blessed to be able to offer to you the genius that I know as Ben Okafor! I feel very much like the disciples must have felt when they went out with the Good News ... bringing an alternative way of life to people that so desperately needed a new source of refreshment!
Ben is an internationally-acclaimed progressive, African Reggae/World-beat artist, yet ... I have made a decision to label all of Ben's music ... "alternative" because in my heart ... his message, his heart, his musical genius is an alternative to everything else! There is a profound simplicity and immeasureable depth to his lyrics that must be savored ... and I am blessed to share the Good News of Ben Okafor with you ...
In His Grip, Samme Palermo; CEO/President HeirChex Digital Servicing
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