Heavens Connection
Heavens Connection | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | HC |
| Origin | Ghana, West Africa |
| Genres | Rap, hip hop, poetry, spoken word, afro pop, gospel, Alternative |
| Occupation(s) | Pioneers, rapper, poet, spoken-word artist, musician |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Associated acts | Psalm 1 (the Christ Junkie), Ian Jazzi |
| Website | www |
Heavens Connection is a Ghanaian gospel rap and alternative group who, along with acts such as Psalm 1 (the Christ Junkie), have pioneered a new wave of gospel music known as gospel-rap or Christian rap, also referred to as Urban gospel music in Ghana. The group is arguably Ghana's first gospel rap group. [1][2][3]
History
Heavens Connection[4] began in 2006, brought together by a youth church leader of Action Chapel International, Eddie Opoku, who sought to put hip-hop's influence in the church to positive use. He encouraged the church's hip-hop-loving youth to use their talents to glorify God and inspire others. Since then, the group has grown not only in numbers but also in wisdom and talent. Heavens Connection aims to empower today's youth with God's Word and light, and to connect the world to heaven. In 2007, the group went on hiatus as members pursued education and relocated. The group returned in 2009 with new members after Eddie Opoku's call. Jae Milla, Stain, David Edem, Xprez 1 Jewel, Lil Grills, Meva, Prosper, Ancestor, Glodiva, Masodi joined as the second generation and new members of the group. After the group's first performance in their home church, Action Chapel International, award-winning rapper and spoken-word artist Psalm 1, the Christ Junkie, joined alongside Emmanuel Kwame Sarpong. Members of Heavens Connection, especially Jae Milla, are said to have helped Psalm 1, the Christ Junkie, develop his rhymes and artistry. Together, these new members toured senior and junior high schools like Ghana Christian High School, Aburi Girls Senior High School, Accra Girls Secondary School, Queensland International School, Ghana International School, Temasco, SOS Tema, and charismatic churches in Accra, including Logos Rhema Church, ICGC Christ Temple, and Action Chapel International branches in Tema Community 9, Adenta, and Dansoman. They were specially invited by Archbishop Nicholas Duncan Williams to minister at Impact 2009, arguably Ghana's biggest Christian convention, "Youth Xplo 2010" by Perez Chapel, and headlined the major senior high school gospel events, "ALOUD 2011", "ALOUD 2012", and "ALOUD 2013". In 2012, they performed at SOLAR NIGHT, a concert organized by SKILLIONS artist PAAPA. [5]
In 2013, the group announced an upcoming EP, "Young, Fly, Jesus-Lovers", and released "Mr. Attitude", a single by Psalm 1, the Christ Junkie featuring the group. No further activity was reported, and the EP was never released. Interviews with Psalm 1, the Christ Junkie, revealed the group was on hiatus, but would return.
Discography
2006: Can't Touch Me
2009: Ibi So
2009: Jehovah Dey Bee
2009: Can't Touch Me (New Version)
2010: Chale More Vim (Xprez 1 Jewel, Psalm 1, the Christ Junkie, Lil Grills, prod. By Jae Milla)
2010: Nah Ein bi the King (Xprez 1 Jewel, Stain, Lil Grills)
2010: God (Ride with us) ft. Ian Jazzi
2011: God Edey Do (Jae Milla, Kwame Sarpong, Psalm 1, David Edem)
2012: We No Dey Biz (Jae Milla, Kwame Sarpong, Psalm 1, David Edem)
2013: Mr. Attitude (Psalm 1 ft. Heavens Connection (Kwame Sarpong, Jae Milla) prod. By David Edem)
Members
• Current Members
Psalm 1, the Christ Junkie
• Past Members
Edwvn (Jae Milla)
David Edem (D.E.M)
Emmanuel "Olele" Sarpong
Lil Grills (Odartey)
Stain
Xprez 1 Jewel (Kwachie Adie)
Glodiva
Masodi
Bishop West
References
- ↑ https://www.modernghana.com/music/18749/3/paapa-did-it-again.html
- ↑ http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Here-comes-Psalm-One-290702
- ↑ http://flexgh.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-urban-gospel-music/
- ↑ "In Stereo Vol.1". Ghanamotion.com – Ghana Music, Africa Music & Multimedia. 2010-03-30. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
- ↑ LIVE, 233. "PAAPA Did it Again!!!". ModernGhana.com. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
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