If you happen to be having a conversation about Gospel music in Guyana and stumble upon the name Samuel “Musiq” Medas, - as he is known, you are guaranteed to find that this is no ordinary young man. To many of his fans, he is much more than the skinny dude with that a-mayy-zing voice that they have a hard time believing comes from him. To them he is friend, role model, brother, humorous, inspirational and the kind of artiste whose music you can certainly connect with. What makes this young man all the more distinguished is that at age 23, his calling as a psalmist is clearly defined. Allow him to get behind a keyboard, and hit that worship zone; you'll know just what I'm talking about.

Born on the 4th of December 1988 he's the first child of Charles and Peggy, two very humble people who God has now raised up to pastor The Healing Center. When you listen to this singer-song writer, musician, record-producer, multi-instrumentalist; talk about his childhood, you'll recognise at least two things: he's a country boy at heart, and this experiences growing up definitely impact the way he expresses himself. 

Samuel began playing the keyboard at age 5; an ability that he can only thank the Holy Spirit for; and a few years later found out that he could also sing when he wowed the crowd at a Sunday school rally. Ironically, he struggled to fit in with the crowd at school so much that rebellion was how far he was willing to go just to run from his calling. Musiq Medas testified about the crossroads in his life –In his song "Where Would I Be?" He talks about an accident and a miracle; the moment of truth that caused him to see that someone greater was running his show and that he needed to surrender. And surrender he did.

Now today, he knows that embracing a real God and pursuing his calling were the best decisions he's ever made. With an unorthodox approach and a drive to succeed, Samuel along with his cousin Allan Petty formed his own group Cross Carriers in 2004. Eight years later while serving as minister of music in his local church and still doing music at greater levels, Cross Carriers is proof that the Lord's wind of favour precedes him. In 2008 his group released their first 8-track album “RE-Present Him” that was probably the key that started opening doors for both Samuel and the people who worked with him. In 2009 he connected with world renowned Psalmist Sean Sobers and started to travel with him to the nations, serving as his musician. Psalmist Sean's willingness to develop this young man and push him to the front on many of their ministry trips was another divine move. One year later Samuel found himself being addressed by a title that he neither asked for nor felt comfortable with - Psalmist. But it was undeniable. People saw the grace on his life and embraced it. 

With rapidly growing appeal, Musiq Medas has minister in Suriname, Barbados, Antigua, Jamaica, and the USA. He has shared stages with industry greats DJ Nicholas, Detrick Haddon, Ce Ce Wianns, Papa San; Prodigal Son; and more.




His simplicity in style and the potency of his creativity, along with a very evident passion for Jesus are clear indications of where he's headed. He is known for shifting the atmosphere whatever platform he is on: from the church to stadiums to the streets. November 24th was a significant day in Guyanese music; the launching date of his 15 Tracks Heart to Heart album - his first project as a solo artiste. 

Recently Samuel founded The Comfort Zone Inc, a record label & booking agency that illustrates his passion to raise the bar for gospel music in Guyana & to inspire others to create music to feed, nurture and elevate their congregations through praise & worship both locally & internationally. It is the goal of the label to impact the world by breaking racial boundaries to restore pure worship to the Kingdom.

 

There’s no denying the powerhouse talent of Tasha Cobbs. Just ask the fans who propelled Grace—the singer/songwriter’s major label debut—to No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart.
 
One Grammy, three Dove and three Stellar Gospel Awards later, the live album still remains near the top of the Gospel Albums chart. In turn, the project spun off back-to-back No. 1 singles on the Hot Gospel Songs chart: “Break Every Chain” and “For Your Glory,” the latter of which counts more than 54 weeks on the chart. Through stirring vocals, a singular passion for ministry and an unerring musical ear, Cobbs has become one of gospel music’s undeniable breakout stars.
 
Now the singer/songwriter is following up her amazing breakthrough with “Jesus Saves,” the lead single from her highly anticipated Motown Gospel album One Place Live. The Cobbs-penned song is part of a first-week sales trifecta that also included the album tracks “Fill Me Up” and “Overflow,” respectively No. 2 and No. 3 on Billboard’s Gospel Digital Songs chart. 
 
The three new songs are also a strong portent of what’s in store from the next chapter in Cobbs’ burgeoning career. Recorded at Redemption Church in Greenville, South Carolina before nearly 3,000 worshippers, One Place Live reunites the singer with label-mate and fellow award-winning gospel star Vashawn Mitchell, the production force behind Grace.
 
“We’ve known each other for years,” says Cobbs of the pair’s creative intuition. “Recording a major-scale project for the first time, I felt comfortable working with someone I knew. So, with Grace still in the top 10 at the time, I said to Vashawn, ‘Let’s do it again.’”
 
As with Grace, One Place Live pulsates with kinetic energy from start to finish—fully capturing the raw power and emotion of the live worship experience. Armed with true-to-life songs that always speak to the heart, Cobbs and her vibrant vocals can’t help but spark a soul-raising chain reaction.

“They are what we call songs of the Lord,” explains Cobbs. “I can be leading worship or getting dressed for worship and a song will simply fall on me. Some songs are just moment songs. Or maybe just four or five words will come. Then I’ll go home and finish it.”

Dj Private Ryan is one the Caribbeans most versatile and travelled djs. He also is the creator of the worldwide Soca dj festival called Soca Brainwash. His musical diversity has transcended into the world of production where he has created hits for Caribbean artistes such as KES, Freetown Collective, Teddyson John, Erphaan Alves, Sekon Sta and more.

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