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February 25, 2007
Chevelle Franklyn - 'I can't do this anymore...
 Chevelle Franklyn is without doubt one of the most outstanding Ministers of Music to have arrived on the gospel music scene over the past seven years. Her energy as a performer, insight as a songwriter/producer, vocal capacity as a singer, and her anointing as a worshiper has ensured her success as a leading, international, multiple award-winning Psalmist. Chevelle recorded her first work 'Here I Am' at the tender age of 14. Nurtured by some of the top names among Jamaica's music producers, Chevelle soon marked out a distinctive territory in Jamaica's dancehall culture scene.
Her future took a rosy turn and she recorded smash hits Nice and Naughty followed by No Pushover in 1992. But despite the great success, there remained a gaping hole in her soul. In 1998, during a concert, Chevelle, tired of the empty way of life and hopelessness, suddenly declared on stage a change of direction in her career and lifestyle, she decided to become a Christian. As a symbol of her signature to this new change, she sang Kirk Franklin's song 'Silver and Gold' on stage. She said: 'I did not hear a message or anything, but I felt the calling of God.
I just broke down on the stage and said, 'I can't do this anymore... I knew there was something better out there'. It was then that Chevelle gave her life to the Lord ending all her secular contractual agreements, walking away from her biggest international hit song Dancehall Queen'. Better certainly did come and since that change, Chevelle has been combining her new expression with the energetic lyrical style that had made her a great success. This success includes
the hit collaboration in the year 2000 with Papa San on his award-winning album, 'Victory', led to a Marlin Award for her vocal appearance on the track 'Touch from you'.
Her first gospel album 'Joy' stirred up an international storm when it was released in 2001, and led to a tour around the world. 'Joy', led to 12 nominations in the Sixth Annual Caribbean Gospel Music Marlin Awards, in 2002. Chevelle walked away with awards in five categories: Outstanding New Artist of the Year, Adapted Recording of the Year, for 'Firm Foundation' Female Reggae Recording of the Year, for 'Magnify His Name' Contemporary Female Vocal Performance of the Year, for 'Joy' and Album of the Year, also for Joy. Chevelle fellowships at Swallowfield Chapels - Pastor David Henry, when in Jamaica and when in the UK her Spiritual covering is Bishop John Francis of Ruach Ministries, London also church of her spiritual mother Pastor Enid Stewart.
Chevelle has seen God use the ministry to empower and equipped her for Music Ministry. Chevelle produced her New gospel album, called HIS WAY on her very own Label called N.O.W Records (No Other Way). This album has followed in the footsteps of Joy's runaway success. Chevelle Franklyn has shared the stage with the following Ministers Donnie Mc Clurkin, Kirk Franklin, Kurt Carr, Javen, Stephen Hurd, Michael W. Smith and Many more....
Check out Chevelle Myspace-page
Posted by yardFlex at February 25, 2007 10:49 AM
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Posted by: sunshine
on February 25, 2007 12:45 PM
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When God call yu, yu affi move. Congrats girl Jesus is the way and the light so yu can neva fail when u do him works.
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Posted by: Dahlea
on February 25, 2007 02:12 PM
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Chevelle you are a breath of fresh air. A beautiful young lady inside and out who have the courage to stand for something positive. Keep up the good work.
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Posted by: Sheldon
on February 25, 2007 02:57 PM
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Beautiful testimony/article, but I was expecting to hear mention of my favorite song "Radio is playing"
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Posted by: Incognito
on February 25, 2007 03:03 PM
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Thanks for this uplifitng piece Yardflex. How inspirational her story is and it also proves that Gospel singers can find financial success serving God. Too often young musicans compromise their beliefs and moral for money and fame; this article proves that you can maintain your dignity, use your talents and still be a success. Keep up the good work Chevelle.
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Posted by: DiJahBritish
on February 25, 2007 04:46 PM
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Bless up Chevelle, God gave you your talent and its pleasing to know you're using it to spread his word. dancehall, reggae, gospel, no matter what you sing, your fans will always be your fans.
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Posted by: Fluffness
on February 25, 2007 04:49 PM
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Chevelle keep your light shining, and I hope other artists can follow also. Jesus is the light of the world, congratulations on your achievements and the sky is the limit. Bless
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Posted by: toya
on February 26, 2007 06:29 AM
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Congrats girl God has been with you thru thick and thin and he will continue to guide you. continue to have fauth and trust in him.
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Posted by: Faith Palmer
on February 26, 2007 08:33 AM
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Congrats Chevelle on the magnificent work that you are doing for Lord.May the Lord continue to shine his light through you and may he inspire you to continue doing the good work.GOD A GOD EVERYTIME.BLESS!
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Posted by: bre
on February 26, 2007 01:29 PM
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after all the bad news about the other artists fighting ,we deserved to hear something peaceful,and GODLY, her story inspired me and allowed me to remember that god still moves in miraculous ways . its amazing,it truly is.God bless to everyone
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Posted by: warlady
on February 26, 2007 03:13 PM
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Cheville, happy to see u still doing the Lord's work. I loved u back then in the 90ties and I still do
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Posted by: owen
on February 27, 2007 06:41 AM
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I'm thought she was going to stop singing and become a rapper
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Posted by: Toya
on February 27, 2007 03:54 PM
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That's great, keep up the good work.
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Posted by: tha1blackjack
on February 27, 2007 06:33 PM
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God bless you Chevelle. May Jesus continue to be uplifted in your life.
BLESS UP CHEVELLE YOU ARE INDEED A GO-GETTER FIGHTING HARD IN THE ARMY OF GOD. I RESPEST YOU SO MUCH YOUR ARE ONE OF MY ROLE MODELS. I REMEMBER WHEN I GOT YOUR AUTOGRAPH AT THE CAMPION COLLEGE ISCF CONCERT. YOU ARE ALSO VERY BEAUTIFUL AND NATURAL. YOU LOOK BETTER THAN SOME OF THESE FAKE YOUNG GIRLS IN THE DANCE AND PARTIES.KEEP ON RUNNING WITH THE BLOOD STAIN BANNER GIRL AND GOODLUCK WITH YOUR CAREER AND YOUR CHRISTIANITY.
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Posted by: LINCOLN
on March 2, 2007 02:35 PM
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IT'S REALLY A WONDERFULLY, INSIGHTFUL PIECE ON CHEVELLE FRANKLIN. I'M HAPPY TO SEE THAT CHEVELLE HAS BEEN STANDING UP FOR JESUS CHRIST. AS A BORN-AGAIN CHILD OF THE KING, I KNOW THE CHALLENGES THAT CHRISTIANS FACE IN THIS WORLD AND IT'S ENCOURAGES ME TO SEE SOMEONE AS FAMOUS AND AT THE TOP OF THEIR GAME, AS CHEVELLE WAS, LET IT ALL GO FOR JESUS CHRIST. SURELY, HE IS WORTHY TO BE PRAISE. KEEP ON DOING YOUR THING CHEVELLE.
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Posted by: rica
on March 2, 2007 10:14 PM
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Chevelle I did see you perform in Toronto and it was ablessing. If you can do I will soon because nothing is out in this world again except sorrow, saddness and lots of negitivety may the Lord Bless our Souls. Keep up the good work you will touch and encourage lots of loss, young confused souls out here.
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Posted by: yuie
on March 3, 2007 02:48 PM
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God is good all the time, and all the time God is good. God bless you keep on answering to his call, blessings be upon you.
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Posted by: mille
on March 12, 2007 04:00 PM
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I must congratulate you on your success. As the song writer says "When God get ready u affi move." Keep up the good work
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Posted by: julieth
on April 2, 2007 03:24 PM
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girl you are a blessing to me, and i just want to say keep up the good job. And with God i know you can make it.
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Posted by: HUUR RIGI
on April 10, 2007 02:27 PM
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I LIKE YOUR ALBUM
GOD BLESS YOU
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Posted by: audrey
on May 10, 2007 12:17 PM
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chevelle may godbless you your song on the album HISWAY" before you "has been life changing for me love you Chevelle.
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