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 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. A 2000 collaboration 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 equipe 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........
Blessed Love CHEVELLE,it was good to see you at WEMBLEY loved your set,GOD willing we link again soon. SHEKINAH SOUND/GOSPEL REGGAE SHOW www.shekinahsoundministries.com
Got bless you Chevelle. You are doing a great work for the Lord. Your labour is not in vain! You have been a blessing to millions! Keep that fiyah burning! Praise God.
hi, you can check out my myspace/nadine marie .....listen to the new single send your view or comment...hope the songs minister to your hearts...
bless ma friend [[:)]]
