Hands up for the Lord
ALTHOUGH he gave up secular music almost 30 years ago, Wingy Danejah never turned his back on sounds he was raised on, like dancehall and hip hop. He continues to embrace fresh trends like Afrobeat which drives Hands Up, his latest song with Puerto Rican singer Biancallove.
The single was released June 3 by his Danejah Records but was preceded by a mini tour by the duo of schools in Ocala, Florida. Its message is aimed at winning over souls for the Lord.
“We’re calling on everyone to surrender to God, including the criminals. It’s a song that resonates with everyone, nuh matter if yuh a ‘baldhead’ or yuh a Rasta,” Wingy Danejah, 45, told the Jamaica Observer.
He and Biancallove have known each other for one year. They live in the city of Palm Bay and share open mindedness when it comes to recording inspirational music.
“My mission is to spread love, positivity, and the gospel through my music. God plays a huge role in my life. I received the calling to do music at the age of 15 and have seen Him work in my life. I wouldn’t be the person I am today or even make music if it wasn’t for my relationship with Jesus,” said Biancallove. “I am a Christian recording artiste so I make sure my music inspires the souls of the lost and brings hope to people’s lives.”
Wingy Danejah has been in music since the early 1990s. Born in Kingston, but raised in Portmore, he recalls touring back then with DaVille and Sean Paul but unlike them, he chose gospel over dancehall.
His initial songs were done for EMI Records, followed by a stint with Awake Records which released hip hop-flavoured songs like Depend on God and I For Jesus. A University of Florida graduate, he is a certified dietary manager.
With Danejah Records, Wingy Danejah is reaching out to the saved and sceptics.
“All ears have to hear the word so whenever God calls them, they will go,” he said.