Written by Lesley Hayles
April, 2023
Former daggering king
turned electric gospel artiste Skerrit Bwoy was thrown way into the past after receiving a notification via Instagram
on April 5, 2023 with a tag from international sound system & production
group Major Lazer. Since returning to college to further his studies in
Divinity, it’s been customary for Skerrit Bwoy to receive
similar alerts while in class.
“I’m always surprised
when anyone tags me. I will be in school and see wild stuff come in.
Fortunately for this one, the sound was off when it popped up. I breezed
over it at first. However, when people contacted me directly, I went back to
see what the noise was about,” he laughed. “I almost forgot I used to
use those types of words. Please forgive me & pray for me as I pray
for you.”
Dr. Dre was there launching Club Beats. It
was a star-studded event. Even Will.I.Am, Robin Thicke, Lady Gaga,
Timbaland and many others made special appearances or performed. The post
by Major Lazer was of a pop-up event in a branch of the US electronics store,
Best Buy. It shows a video of Skerrit Bwoy and a female
gyrating to the group’s hit track “Pon De Floor” featuring
Jamaican Dancehall Artiste Busy Signal. As a natural hype man himself, Skerrit Bwoycan
also be heard shouting expletives into the microphone while Diplo and
Jillionaire are seen in the background providing the music.
“I miss people more than anything else because I love people. Most
of my life, to that point, was in the entertainment industry. However, I do NOT
miss advocating debauchery & leading people to sin. This time around,
I’m bringing positive and encouraging music wherever I go. Music to bless the
cursed, heal the sick, strengthen the weak, deliver those that are captive, and
pure salvation! I’m on my Old Testament-book of Isaiah 61-type energy,” Skerrit
Bwoy said when asked if he misses the excitement.
Before converting to Christianity, the Antiguan entertainer was a part of Major
Lazer as a Dancer and MC who went on tour with them all over the world. While
they still keep in touch, it’s usually for personal reasons and not music
business.
“Not like calling each other on the phone type stuff at the moment. Diplo
& I do more like text ‘Happy Father’s Day’ stuff ‘cause we are both
obsessed with our kids. Walshy [Fire] and I will link
on WhatsApp more often, though. He gave me some great
advice once I finished the album. He said to concentrate more on being an
artist and less on being a DJ. So, I’m learning to make that transition. So
far, the artist side is even more energy and vibes than the DJ side, especially
with the support of an anointed live band, and audiences are receiving it very
well—10/10 advice.”
When asked if he was open to any possibility of doing a collaboration or two
with Major Lazer, Skerrit Bwoy states:
“As long as I can make music about Jesus. Lol. July 3rd makes ten years since
I have been putting out the Jesus Party music. I dropped three albums last year
& Jesus Party Vol. 1 is doing well. I even started doing live gigs
nationally again. So, anything I do would have to be something that can
complement what God is building by my hands – A divine mission is the highest
calling a human can get, and I got mine loud and clear. Big up, Jesus!”
In March 2023, Skerrit Bwoy achieved great success with his
album “Jesus Party Vol. 1” when it reached number 1 on the
US iTunes Electronic Albums Chart a year after its release while the single “Jesus
Party” peaked at number 7 on the corresponding Singles Chart. It was a
feat that no one had previously been able to do with Gospel music [to the
best of his knowledge]. He and his team are working assiduously to market
his triumphs to the general public, making Skerrit Bwoythe new face
of reformation from Dancehall music over to Gospel. As comments keep rolling in
under the post, racking up almost 19,000 likes and over 500,000
views already in 24 hours, Skerrit Bwoy is hoping to
reach a wider audience while spreading the gospel as a changed soul.
Later on that day, Diplo posted the same video on TikTok with the caption: “Before
I got booked anywhere I used to throw parties in Best Buy (yes this is real)”.
It has amassed over 65,000 views with more than 8,000 persons liking it and 78
sharing the video.
See Instagram post here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cqqmd2zprlj/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
See TikTok post here: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRcnpf8P/
Stream/Purchase: Skerrit Bwoy – Jesus Party Vol. 1
https://ditto.fm/jesus-party-vol-1
Website: www.SkerritBwoy.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/skerritbwoy
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skerritbwoy
Twitch: stream every Thursday @ 9:00pm EST
https://m.twitch.tv/skerritbwoy/home
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