King Arthur
Realizing his strength as a
singer, song-writer, musician and recording artiste,
Winston "King Arthur" Blake is aware of the
many challenges a gospel singer encounters, in his quest
to inspire, uplift and entertain people, who comes in
contact with his music. His current debut album entitled
"Preparation Time"delivers a number of thought
provoking songs that includes "Full Time Now"
Mama, Prayer Time, Glory, Act Professional and Lift
Up Jesus. His music echoes a call to consciousness and
to a new awareness. His songs also bring into sharp
focus an in-depth understanding of God's truth, the
foundation on which he relies with his ministry, in
regards to directing his path as singer, songwriter,
musician, pastor, writer and publisher of God's principles
and truth.
King Arthur's reggae driven
gospel music has propelled him into the hearts of the
conscious, while also impacting on the hype driven generation
who in these troubled times, are searching for a positive
message they can relate to. His "Full Time Now"
is a thought provoking song that looks at the church,
and the role its members must play in reaching out to
each other. The song plays a crucial role in reaching
a fraternity called "Dancehall," that has
been labeled lost, unreachable and irredeemable by some
churches. However, what is also interesting says King
Arthur is that the dancehall stands in total solidarity
in regards to their culture, whether we like it or not.
What is encouraging is that they are equally enthused
by reggae driven gospel music, and whole-heartedly embrace
gospel music that allows them to express themselves
in their own unique way.
King Arthur sees his mission
as being able to reach not only Christians, but the
beat conscious and rhythm driven generation, who directs
the dancehall cathedrals musically. His music is razor
sharp and stepping, and the message in his music addresses
spiritual, social, economic and cultural issues all
relevant in bringing together God's people. Winston
"King Arthur"Blake and his wife Pastor and
writer Lona Copeland-Blake are of the opinion that the
message of deliverance must reach each and every man,
woman and child. The message should also include the
trend-setting, dance driven and rhythm conscious people,
who make up the dancehall and hip-hop fraternities of
the world. This says King Arthur can only be achieved
by showing love and respect, and by demonstrating that
Christianity is neither a social, cultural or spiritual
burden. It is indeed "Preparation Time" and
as Christians we must ensure that the Dancehall returns
the lost sheep.
To achieve this Christians
must venture into these musical cathedrals, and without
any apologies declare to the world that "It's Full
Time Now" thus we are bringing in the sheep. King
Arthur is among the most sought after gospel artistes
in the business. His frequent visits to the land of
his birth Jamaica, is a result of several invitations
he receives from promoters, and organizations to appear
in command performance. He has appeared on the popular
annual gospel festival "Fun In The Sun" from
its inception, along with Stitchie, Carlene Davis, the
Catalyst Crew along with others. He has also graced
the stage at the Sam Wisdom produced "Back to Basics"
and The Dawning. King Arthur was on the line up for
the 2005 2006 Genesis concert. This is one of the most
popular gospel shows in the Caribbean. He was a guest
at the prestigious 2005 MAJA award which was held in
Toronto Canada. King Arthur continues to perform alongside
other leading gospel acts based in the U.K. and Canada,
these include George Banton, Noel Robinson, and Raymond
and Co. just to mention a few.
His debut album "Preparation
Time" has been released by Kings Music and is being
distributed by "Jet Star Records" in London,
and by Sonic Sounds in Kingston Jamaica. His music delivers
the message without any compromise or apologies. A gifted
song-writer and musician, King Arthur represents the
socio-spiritual, and the unfathomable cultural awareness
to be found in most Caribbean people. His album "Preparation
Time" delivers the soul stirring gospel sounds
of his people.
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