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The Beat Magazine:
Volume 21 No.42002
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.
[Reviewed
by: Chuck Foster
hosts “Reggae Central” on KPFK-FM, Los Angeles (Streaming
live at
www.kpfk.org Sundays at 3 p.m. Pacific time) and is
author of Roots Rock Reggae: An oral History of Jamaica Music Published
by Billboard books. Email:
Author]
From the deep inner city streets of Mountain View, Kingston, Jamaica there
is
a voice echoing the undiluted words of God. This is the voice of gospel’s
roots-man Wayne Stoddart crying for peace, love and righteousness in song.
If you have a place in your heart for
good, positive, uplifting music, you will definitely find a favorite track on
the COMMITTED project. 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 Roots Reggae
Gospel. 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!
LATEST
CD
COMMITTED
The Mission
Wayne's
music is deep and powerful and the
message is always strong. The theme is Christ, the story is victory, and the
message is life and life more abundantly through Jesus
Christ'.
THE
COMMITTED
ALBUM
As with the first album FULFILLMENT OF THE BIBLE, the
COMMITTED CD features the original compositions of Stoddart. The talents of
this artiste are numerous, he plays, he writes, he sings and he produces and
arrange. As a long-standing member of the New Testament Church of God, Wayne
Stoddart is truly rooted and ground with Faith as he say in the song ‘Committed’. The high
production quality attained by Wayne and the 'Committed Crew' earned the album a
distribution contract with reggae's top Jamaican record- company Platinum
Records (owners of Madhouse Records). Platinum was so pleased with the
'Committed' project that it created a gospel label to market the its first
reggae gospel album. The music is now available in stores
worldwide.
The
Inspiration
When asked what inspires him to write such deep songs Wayne
replied, ‘
My experience and the goodness of God to me. When I write songs, I communicate
my innermost feelings and desires to God. I believe in the expression and
ministry of documented original music. It offers an opportunity for generations
to appreciate your and learn from my experience and testimony. Like David, the
musical prophets today need to write the psalm so present and future generations
can be uplifted and encourages by it.’
The
'Committed' Crew
The COMMITTED album features work from the following musician
and singers; the likes of Sly Dunbar, Chevel Franklin, Dean Fraser, Cassandra
McDonald, Forgiven, Benjy Myaz, Alexander Martin-Blanken, Delroy Thomas, Paul
Castic, Fitzroy Bennett, Dalton Brownie, Noel Brownie, Delroy Lalor, Paul
Limie-Murray, Devon Richardson (Former LLoyd Parks and WTP drummer), and
headliner Wayne Stoddart.
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Committed (Listen)
Bountiful
Love
Save my
Soul
Final Day
Paradise
Pilot of my
Life
(Feat.
Delroy
Lalor)
Spending Time With God
(Feat. Chevel Franklin)
His Love (Feat. Forgiven)
Spirit of the Lord*
Thank You For the Valley
(Feat. Cassandra McDonald)
Homesick
He’s
Everything to me (Feat. Dean Fraser)
FULFILLMENT OF THE BIBLE
ALBUM
Fulfillment*
Precious Lord (Feat. Seymour
Stoddart)
Brand New
World
Peace In the
Midst of the Storm
Sheltered
(Feat. Leonora Brea)
King of All
Kings (Feat. Mardene Carr) *
Lord I Need
Your Love *
I've Never
Been to Heaven
River Jordan
*
Righteous SKA Medley
Lion Of Zion Presents: REGGAE REDEMPTION SONGS:
New Roots Reggae Compilation Album Featuring
Wayne Stoddart's Single - SPIRIT OF THE LORD
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.
Click
Here to see COMMITTED CD reviewed in the Jamaican Sunday
Gleaner
Committed Reviewed on ReggaeCD.com
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BIOGRAPHY
Wayne grew up in
the church and growing up in the country (Kinloss, Trelawny) there wasn't that
much activity and entertainment besides what we found at the church Stoddart
Explained. His interest in music also grew from the fact that his father had a
wide collection of music from Gospel to R&B and Reggae, also there was
always music in the church.
Wayne was born in Kingston Jamaica and migrated to the country to
live with his father in Trelawny where he attended William Knibb Memorial
High School. Upon completion of high school in 1990 he returned to
Kingston to complete college at Excelsior Community. The Gospel Artist
lived in the deep inner-city community of Eastern Kingston (Mountain
View) and existed amidst the harsh culture of the Kingston ghetto, Stoddart
was able to sustain his identity as a child of God. The experiences of his
environment has lead to the lyrics of comfort, encouragement and solution for
exit from the hands of the enemy of humanity - the devil - for the the
oppressed and depressed seeking a way out or rather up. The title track
COMMITTED is a prime example of the root of Wayne Stoddart's message.
The first public recognition Stoddart received was at a concert at
Clarks Town Primary School. " I was in grade 4 a the time and I just started
singing a pop song and doing all the dance moves. The class went wild."
As a result of that primary school experience, Wayne and his
brother Steve started singing together as the Stoddart Brothers.
Everywhere Wayne went music followed and 'visa' 'versa'. Wayne was a
local High School singing star at William Knibb High School and when he went to
college he formed the all male quartet Dunamis and the results were the
same (the Class of 94' Excelsior Community College).
Stoddart worships at the Mountain View New Testament Church Of God where he is the
Musical Director for all choirs. Wayne formed the Gospel group Dynamis from the
local members of the church and produced the album 'Fulfillment' as a church
project. In March 1996 the group was nominated Best Performing Gospel Band at
the Jamaica Music Awards (JAMI) for the 'Fulfillment' Project.
Wayne has shared stage with artist such and Shirley Caesar, Rev F. C.
Barnes and The Grace
Thrillers to name a few. Wayne Stoddart’s album COMMITTED has been
nominated Best New Reggae Gospel album for the New York Caribbean Gospel Awards
2002.
Stoddart has recently
migrated to New York. He now worships ant Eastchester Church of God in the
Bronx. Wayne continues to expand in his ministry healing the wounded,
comforting the brokenhearted, setting the captive free and tearing down the
strongholds of the enemy through the power of Jesus Christ.
Distribution
Platinum Gospel
3 Beachwood Ave.,
Suite #1 Kingston 5.
Jamaica, WI
Tel:
876-926-5077/929-3726
Distribution Contact:
USA toll free: 1-877-376-6514
JA
876-926-5077/929-37-26.
Email:
sales@platinumdistribution.com
For Bookings Tel. USA: 718-653-9526, JA:
879-890-0555
email: Wayne Stoddart
For US Bookings
Tel: 718- 653-9526
For sales
JA
Tel:
876-926-5077/929-3726
sales@platinumdistribution.com
International
718-653-9526
JA. 879- 890-
0555
USA: 917- 478- 9832
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