It’s been said that music is a universal language. If so no one speaks it better than that of Papa San, known as Jamaica’s fastest lyrical speaking DJ now Ordained Minister Reverend Tyrone Thompson. Whom, has over 13 hit singles and over 15 albums under his belt with two number one Billboard Dance Chart Hit Singles in the Secular Arena:- “Gimmie Love” and “Program”
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 :- “Inna De Ghettio”, that speaks of Ghetto Life , the living 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. The track “Stand”, which speaks of Christians standing firm and not comprising the Gospel no matter what the circumstances may be. “Africans Unite” was written for the African Nation is now becoming an anthem in Africa after touring Uganda, Kenya and Malawi. 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 Alvin Slaughter, Glacia Robinson, Junior Tucker, Martin Heritage, Kristian Dentley from the group Take Six and others. This song encourages all to worship God in whatever language they know, in Spirit and in Truth.
Papa San’s Accomplishments
1.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.
2.First DJ Artist to be nominated and won a Stella Award
3.San has also been nominated once for a Dove Award
4.Has won Twelve Marlin Awards
5.Has won the title as the “ Number One Gospel Artiste” for the World Music Awards
6.San has also been featured on Kirk Franklin’s “ Rebirth Album” on the track entitled : “ Awesome God ”
7.Featured on Toby Mack’s Hit Album entitled, “Hoopy Daisey”
8.Featured on Reverend Jackie McCoulough ‘s track entitled, “Stay Connected"
9.Featured on Top Record Producer Percey Brady’s single entitled “ Hold Up The Light”
In addition to Papa San’s talent as a successful Reggae, DJ Artiste and Minister of Music, he also wears many hats including that of song writer and producer, where he has written for legendary songbird Glacia Robinson , Kirk Franklin’s duet “Breathe Again” Toby Mack and many others. He has also worked on numerous projects such as: - Dr. Carlene Davis, Natalie Wilson from S.O.P., Percy Bady and others.” 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 five thousand people ( 45,000) 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. He also broke another record for being the first international artist ever to minister in Malawi Africa which also reaped numerous amounts of souls for Christ. He is also officially signed to “World Vision” fulfilling his desire to help abandon children all over the world. 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. Papasanmusic.com
Papa San, no question is one of the greatest dancehall artists of all-time. Now Papa San is a pastor and gospel reggae recording artist. I believe his music is even better than ever. I grew up on his music and as a youth loving the raw caribbean vibe of reggae music. I still listen to secular reggae because the consciousness and soul that it embodies. It really can't even be called secular because so much of the music is based on spiritual beliefs. Now I realize that many of the reggae artists believe that Haile Selassie is God, it is because they have been mislead. Selassie himself tried to clear up that misnomer when he wrote to Jamaicans and visited the island.
The following except was taken from Rastafarian Church's own website. http://himchurch.org/
"The media at the time reported that Selassie died in prison on August 27, 1975. officially following a prostate operation; however, it is widely believed by historians that he was strangled and his remains buried beneath the president's personal office. (On November 5th, 2000, the late Emperor was granted a formal funeral.)
Amongst followers of Rastafarianism, a religion which developed in the 1930s in Jamaica under the influence of Marcus Mosiah Garvey's "Back to Africa" movement, Haile Selassie I is regarded as a Black messiah who will lead the peoples of Africa and the African diaspora to freedom. Most Rastafarians believe that Selassie is still alive, and that his widely reported death was part of a conspiracy to discredit their religion.
The Emperor himself, a devout Christian, was opposed to the Rastafarians' belief in him as messiah. A state visit to Jamaica in 1966, during which Haile Selassie I was greeted by massive screaming crowds, was reportedly quite extraordinary for the monarch. After the visit, the Emperor is said to have told Ethiopian Orthodox Archbishop Abuna Yesehaq: "There is a problem in Jamaica.... Please, help these people. They are misunderstanding, they do not understand our culture.... They need a church... to be established and you are chosen to go." The Ethiopian Orthodox Church was established in Jamaica to convert the Rastafarians to Christianity.
The Emperor's seat as a Knight of the Garter in St. George's Chapel had the unusual feature of a double-sided banner, one side representing the Emperor of Ethiopia, and the other for the Lion of Judah. He had originally asked for two seats."
Papa San is being used by God to bring the people of this culture to a knowledge of the true and living God and his Messiah Jesus Christ.
Check out his official website: Papasanmusic.com
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