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A great deal of reggae is what the business world euphemistically calls “mission driven” and Wayne Stoddart’s Committed (Platinum Gospel) certainly qualifies. As musical director of the Mountain View New Testament Church of God, he bases songs like “Pilot of my Life,” “Save my Soul” and “Spending Time With God” on a firm foundation: as the notes explain, “the theme is Christ, the story is victory and the message is life and life more abundantly.” That said and despite his clear qualification as a gospel singer this is a reggae album through and through, with bubbling and pop hook – a quite pleasant and enjoyable journey that is as musical as it is message-filled. Stoddart has found the balance between the Word and the musical deed and his up-to-date self-production is informed by a contemporary Jamaican feel (the mastering was done by none other than Dave Kelly) that helps get his message out to more than just the choir. |
CD: Committed
Label: Platinum Record
Credits: Wayne Stoddart / Alexander Martin-Blanken |
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Wayne Stoddart's Undiluted Records teamed up with Katalys Records to produce a soothing reggae/hip hop remix of Paul Simon's Bridge Over Troubled Waters. The single is a tribute to the US 9/11 victims, families and friend. |
CD: New Single
Label: Undiluted Records
Credits: Paul Simon |
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Wayne Stoddart is a radical root reggae gospel artist who sends the message of God's 'Bountiful Love' in the language and heart beat music of the Jamaican people. It is good quality reggae production that first holds the listeners -then the message comes home -and then the question is asked " is this gospel?" Yes it is -only it is undiluted one-drop Christian Roots Reggae. Deeply inspired by the music of Bob Marley and the Wailers and Jamaica's 70s roots reggae style, Stoddart’s lyrics and music are true to life , deeply rooted in the Word and created on quality reggae rhythms. There is a signature of originality in all of his music. His sound is unique and it brings a breath of fresh air to the gospel music fraternity. He is truly among the few (so rear and dying) quality reggae acts of the decade with such positive, uplifting lyrics and originality, writing 9 of the 12 songs on this collection. This CD is a 'must get' for all quality music lovers! |
CD: Committed
Label: Platinum Record
Credits: Wayne Stoddart / Alexander Martin-Blanken |
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