Stephen John talks new gospel single

Premiering as the track of the week on Premier Gospel Radio in the United Kingdom, the single also features Nisa, Ayanah Gordon Wallace and Russell Leonce. John was recently accepted into the Recording Academy, the host organisation of the Grammy Awards, and humbly acknowledged that the song has also garnered local airplay on several radio stations.

The song is meant to be positive and encouraging, and John says it speaks to the undesirable crime and economic situation in Trinidad and Tobago. He believes if the nation starts having a healthy relationship with Christ, all other relationships can be filtered and healing can begin. In addition to hoping that the song can inspire those going through difficult times, John also wishes he can change the mindset of a few and impact many others.

Highlighting that the single, Everybody, is part of his upcoming extended play (EP), The Gospel of Romance, John said, “The Gospel of Romance is a collection of original works that deal with relationships, friendship, romantic and relationship with Christ.” The EP, which serves as a part of John’s natural musical progression, is a representation of the musical skills he has acquired from singing at home to being a part of the Youth Pulse Choir.

Aspiring to spread his positive message further afield, John plans to collaborate with other writers, singers and producers, and to take his message to various regional and international music festivals.

With his message being one of upliftment, he urges fellow musicians to be more conscious of the message they put out, as “artistes have the power to be influential social engineers”. He wishes to see the airways flooded with content that will help engineer the change he wishes to see.