Born in Ghana. An African inside. Raised on the sounds of Mozart, Dvorak and Elgar (that was my parents). Then escaped from the orchestral pit and developed a broad taste in music from rap to heavy metal to reggae.

My Dad was a preacher, and I was the son of a preacher man (could make a decent lyric, that). My Dad's church was traditional Presbyterian, So I was aware of God from a young age, but could only relate to him as a distant Creator. Nothing life changing or reforming.

By the time I was 16 I told my Dad in no uncertain terms that I wasnt coming to church anymore. I just wanted to be normal. Have lots of girlfriends, drink lots of beer and smoke lots of dope. What I begun to find was that these normal things actually had a cost. And I was paying with my soul. I wasnt innocent anymore, I was guilty. I was selfish and thoughtless. I got paranoid at the drop of a hat. I got depressed and couldnt shake it off. I was offensive and resentful to the only people who really loved me ... Dad and Mum.

About the time I was starting to feel the reality of life I got to know some born again christians who werent religious or boring or intense. Freaked me out! So wait ... let me explain: they were reformed characters who had been living for number 1 but now seemed to know God personally and the amazing thing is they had more energy and pure joy than me, no matter how many spliffs I smoked!!

I had to investigate.  Also I was becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the status quo (not the band, doh). At the time My Dad was 60. Was I going to treat him with contempt until his dying day? Then there was the relationships thing. I could not bring myself to trust a lady. When youve been dumped you know what i mean. But no matter how hard I tried I could not change me or make me a better person.

These born again christians told me some serious stuff that got my attention. This jesus stuff, this gospel is not just a religion for old biddies. Its not a joke or a fairy tale. Its as serious as life and death, as serious as heaven and hell. The truth is that there is a devil and he hates us. Mainly because he hates God and we are made in God's image. The devil entices people with addictions that promise to satisfy but actually dont. Then the devil crushes people's lives with fear, depression and bitterness, guilt and shame. Sounds like there is no way out. Its the way of the world. Everyone knows life stinks and then you die....or could there be an answer. Is there a way out of the rat race. They told me its simple. Satan (the devil) is afraid of one thing. Jesus. Ask Jesus to save you and tell the devil he is not welcome in your life anymore, and watch the change.

After much deliberation I decided that freedom from the devils hold was worth more than anything else I valued.  My mates can call me a religious fanatic, I dont care. This aint religion, this is Victory. This is freedom!!

So I prayed the first real prayer at the age of 22. Satan I reject you...You no longer have authority over me...Jesus...I am a sinner...change my heart...Give me a new start... Make me innocent again...I will follow you, ......Give me the power to do that....Fill me with the Holy Spirit...

What changed? Instantly I had hope. I knew that my life would be in Gods care from then on. Over time I began to relate well to my parents, and actually be a loving brother and son (wow). Over time I gave up dope, and became more and more joyful. That is the original high!! Being born again and turning away from the devil doesnt mean not having problems. I have been burgled, divorced, on the dole etc but when you have faith in God, you dont despair because Jesus still loves you and has a plan for your life!!! 

When it comes to music.  I've been writing songs since I was at uni, but now I am singing for Jesus. Now Married to the sweet Kathy (May 2006) and a member of Kingdom Faith Church, Horsham. Nuff Respect to Colin and Clive Urquhart, my pastors who watch out for us there. So enjoy the music but most of all taste and see that God is Good!!!!