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January 06, 2008
DJ Nicholas passionate for Christ & music
By: Joseph Cunningham
 His powerful sound has many comparing him to Bounty Killer and Baby Cham, but he is not a secular artiste, instead, DJ Nicholas is a Gospel deejay. He attributes his strong vocals to spiritual dedication. "Seeking the lord brings power," he said.
Speaking with YardFlex via telephone on Friday afternoon, he revealed the interesting tale of how he began "walking with the lord."
"I was a rastaman who was living in accordance with the principles of
Rastafari. This was the case until I was reading my bible and saw the
scripture which reads...There is no other name under heaven, given
among men whereby we must be saved, but by the name of Jesus."
Nicholas said the bible passage made him realize that Jesus Christ is the only way. Praises be to God, he received the word with thanksgiving. As a result, he shaved his hair and turned fully to the bible for guidance and inspiration. He made the bold step of attending a church crusade at the New Life Assembly of God, Constant Spring Road. There, he got saved and baptized.
The passion of knowing Christ was accompanied by another passion...the passion of gospel music. He pursued his dreams of doing God's music by approaching Gospel producer, Tommy Cowan, who recorded his first single "Barrier." Nicholas continued to produce songs such as "Pop Off The Word" and collaborated with Kerron Ennis on "Holy Ghost Church." He has worked on projects for Bless a.k.a. Prodigal Son such as the concert, strong>'Recharge' which played a great part in his earlier development. Chevelle Franklyn, Robert & Jeneve Bailey and Danny Browne are some of the others Nicholas has worked with.
Ministering in Canada, USA, South America, London England and several small Islands, Nicholas shared the stage with international acts: Papa San, CeCe Winans, Alvin Slaughter and was opening act for Kirk Franklin in St Maarten. He is currently one of the Directors of 'On The Shout Records' a new gospel recording company which currently has 2 new gospel sensations - singers J-Cee and J-Lee, under its portfolio.
Nicholas won the Artist of the Year Award and the New Artist of the Year Award at the 2006 Maja Awards in Kingston Jamaica; he was also one of the contenders for this year's big prize, Album of the Year for his debut project "On the Shout." He received 12 nominations for the 2006 Caribbean Gospel Music Marlin Awards, where he also won New Artist of the Year and Duo of the Year for the single, "Holy Ghost Church."
More than a Gospel musician, Nicholas says he is also a minister, with a "Ministry Statement": To minister the undiluted word of God uncompromisingly through the language of the Caribbean music in a most Professional way to the furtherance of God's Kingdom.
Posted by YardFlex at January 6, 2008 11:44 AM
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Posted by: mrhype
on January 6, 2008 02:34 PM
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I wish more people would accept god as our only saviour and true divine of this world.We will not have a better Jamaica until everybody accept God as their saviour. Thats when we would also see a reduction in crime and violence.
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Posted by: Mt Zion
on January 6, 2008 06:57 PM
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The first words I heard Prophet Gad of the Twelve Tribes of Israel a Rastafari organ, say from his own month was:
There is no other name under heaven, given
among men whereby we must be saved, but by the name of Jesus."
He also said read the bible one chapter a day.
and he was the leader of a Rastafari organ that Bob Marley was a member of as many others..
So you went back wards into a church that is part of this world not foward.
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Posted by: Godtingregardless
on January 7, 2008 01:37 PM
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move mr or ms 12...how u can say the man went backwards?
nuff respect to all Rasta people but let me remind everyone in the world that there is one God and dissing anyone who acknowledges this - regardless of there choice of spiritual connection is THE only backwards one!!!
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Posted by: getitstraight
on January 7, 2008 01:48 PM
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that's very nice about prophet gad, but what did he plan for rasta children
most of the children of rastas in foreign right now are strugglin as a result of their parents' lack of guidance
maybe a good idea would be to develop a stronger youthful component
i don't know about everyone and everywhere, but from where i sit a foreign, i am seeing many many pimps, prostitutes, drug runners, drug dealers, boosters and basic uneducated youngsters who were raised by mainly single Rasta mothers...so many Rastas follwed Bob Marley, had many many wives and children and left thewm to suffer
this very worldly behavior has to change
it is a turn off for anyone considering following Rastafari way of life
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Posted by: Thomas
on January 7, 2008 01:58 PM
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Violence comes in all forms MRHYPE
many who accept God as their saviour commit unthinkable acts of oppression and discrimination - which is also passive aggressive and deemed violent.
many accept God and do awful things like the priests who committ sexual abuse
so it is not about acepting God only, but about accepting God and STAYING TRUE TO HIS WORD!!!!!!!!!!!!
whether you are a Christian, Rasta or of any faith
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Posted by: juney
on January 7, 2008 02:01 PM
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Nicholas you are doing a great work, God Bless You All the time
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Posted by: Tha1BlackJack
on January 7, 2008 05:06 PM
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To God be the glory. I thank God for you DJ Nicholas. May He continue to bless you and use for His glory.
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Posted by: SeanHP
on January 7, 2008 05:34 PM
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Can anybody tell me how to get any of his music?
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Posted by: fantastickwame
on January 8, 2008 03:50 AM
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Nuff man dem a seh rasta a dis rasta a dat...every minute dem bawl 'jah ras tafari' a dis an dat. remember seh ras tafari a an ordinary mon seen? him die an gone an neva come back...why a bob marley him baptise before him die? Him know seh rasta caant save him soul...
God Alone, the father, the son, and the holy spirit.
Rastafarianism is just a black identity and not a religion, stop preach lie
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Posted by: nile
on January 30, 2008 03:51 PM
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dj Nicholas. i really enjoy listening to your music as i am a christian as well. some of your songs help to motivate me to be a better person for christ. keep up the good work.
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Posted by: rreid
on March 5, 2008 01:09 PM
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mi rate you music and you style them so gwan big up you self
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Posted by: jay
on April 3, 2008 09:39 PM
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Dj nicholas your songs makes most people want to serve the god. continue to do the good work of the lord. god bless.
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Posted by: phiona
on May 7, 2008 02:35 PM
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Dj Nic i am a 15 soon 16 yr old who is a christian and is passionate about his coming, birth,his life,death and his resurrection.I would love to meet with you yo share my testament.
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Posted by: F.anderson
on May 7, 2008 03:02 PM
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Dj nicholas as a man of god (youth for christ) I know that God will and is opening the flood gates of heaven and pour out all his blessings on you and is shining your crown with stars.
Dont stop spreading the word and
keep up the good work.
I LOVE TO GOD THE HONOR AND PRAISE BECAUSE HE IS WORTHY TO BE PRAISE AND I LOVES TO SING ABOUT HIS NAME AND ALL THAT HE HAS DONE FOR ME THROUGHTOUT MY LIFE
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Posted by: sharine
on July 22, 2008 12:41 AM
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dj nicholas where do you get your inspirations man your very good just keep on doing what you do best and thats praising the the thats louder than ever!!!
Hey what's up u dont know me,but i'm 1 of your biggest fans.jus keep up the good work 'GOD',is always by your side,no matter what the circumstances 'u naa go bow'.BIG UP............
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Posted by: Jaymese Othello
on February 17, 2009 07:46 AM
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Glory be to GOD, for you are blessed.From the 1st time i heard your music i was hooked and inspired. Keep up the good work. Anything that does not please GOD send it back to its owner!!! GOD bless.
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Posted by: kay
on March 24, 2009 06:16 PM
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dj nick is a respectable handsome and gifted individual and i'm his biggest fan keep the faith bro.
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Posted by: Sheldon
on September 12, 2009 11:31 AM
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Dj Nicholas,i heard all the comments,but what they fail to comment on is that fact that u r "Anointed"....yes u r....when u minister there this level of anointing that is extraordinary and that tells me that u r truly blessed.....
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Posted by: Sheldon
on September 12, 2009 11:35 AM
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He who start a good work in u will be able to complete it..........
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