Gospel Artist Or A Celebrity...What's It Gonna Be?

In today's economy everyone has to make the right decisions and choices to avoid a total derailment of his or her finances. With sometimes very little to spare, some seem to always find the funds they need to get the things they want, and yet, when it comes to their music ministry, it sometimes suffers at the hands of such things as getting the hair and nails done, and the best outfit for that very special occasion that seem to happen every week!

As one who makes major sacrifices for my ministry, I pride myself in giving up the "finer things in life" to avoid running this God-given opportunity to ruins; I pride myself in excellence, and as such it bothers me a lot when some people take theirs for granted and treat it any kind of way reflected by their words and actions.

I bring this up to say that, there's a difference between those who want to sing because they know that they can, and those who want to sing because they know that God gave them the talent to minister to others and help to change lives. Too many artists are singing just because they can sing; they do not have a message, a word and a desire for ministry, they just want to show off their vocal abilities. Too often the listeners try to get a word and there's absolutely none to be had, just pure entertainment.

Are you missing out on your blessings as artists; is this the reason why some cannot move their careers forward because they're going about it the wrong way; will you take a moment to stop, identify this problem and fix it?

Let's face it, if you allow God to lead your ministry completely you will see a complete turn-around, stop trying to be celebrities - you're not selling enough records to justify that action, and ladies, start dressing like ladies and not like you're on a night out to the clubs. Gentlemen, for Christ's sake dress decently and pull your pants up, don't tell me that you have to be all thugged out to get your message across...what's up with the increasing number of tattoos and body piercings on Christian folks?

When people look at you what do they see, a Christian artist, a minister of the gospel or a celebrity? I know that you want to reach everyone and you simply cannot, so be yourself and approach your ministry with class, dignity and a spiritual focus and see how things start working in your favor.. take your message and your ministry seriously and others will take you seriously.

What's with the butu Gospel music?

It's been a while since I write to you, and that's because I have been so busy doing what seems to be a million things all at once. I am trying to find that balance that will allow me enough time to focus on blogging.

Well, this is something that I need to address so I here i come: I am amazed at some of these co-called Caribbean gospel artists and the people who support them! How much more can we allow God's name to be ruined by some of these "singers" who sound like a freight train as soon as they open up their mouth, whatever happen to talent; has it become a thing of the past?

There's quality gospel, and there is "butu" gospel. Butu gospel is that which is poorly produced, poorly mixed, poorly packed and poorly delivered by singers who need to keep their day job and stay far away from a recording studio. The sad thing about it, is that some of these artists are convinced that they can sing, and those who cheer them on is no better than they are!

As a radio host and owner of 2 Internet gospel stations, some of these artists music will never be heard on any of my stations. There has to be a combination of talent and quality. The sad thing is that there are radio stations popping up everywhere that are supporting this mess call Caribbean gospel music.

Make the World Your Stage And Relate to Everyone

Caribbean Gospel artists have to change their ways of thinking if they intend to make it as artists in let's say America...see yourself as an artists; a global minister of music. This means that you're going to make music that everyone can understand and relate to. Keep in mind that patois or any other dialect is not universal and will not be understood by everyone.

make the world your stage, make music that everyone understands, it's ok to move to the beat but the lyrics are more important as a Christian artist.

Is That Really Gospel Music?

It is with great anticipation that I great you on this fine day! This happens to be my very first blog entry for the new year pertaining to the state of Caribbean Gospel music.

Though many of us would argue that the music has watered down and is sounding more secular than religious, and I do agree in part, the message has got to get out by any means necessary without the message being watered down. Caribbean artists have the responsibility to ensure that they're getting their messages across not only from a Christian perceptive, but also in an intelligent way...that's another topic that I'll be addressing soon.

Let's continue to hold the banner up high and impact the world in a way that the message is clearly leading them to Christ.