Sone trying to reach youth through music

Clarendon-born gospel/reggae artiste Sone has released a new single, ' Good to Me'.

"The inspiration behind this song is really to thank God for what he has done for me. Looking back over my life, it's crazy how many opportunities I've got where I may not have been the most qualified candidate; plus, countless other miracles and undeserved favours have been a staple of my existence," Sone said.

The artiste was baptised in 1998 at the age of 12, and he has not looked back since.

"I will be releasing three songs this summer as I give my career a big push. I would also love to come back to minister to the young people in Clarendon, which is in the middle of a crime wave. They need that positive message even more now than ever - that their life has a purpose and that God has a plan for them," he said.

The new songs set for release are Let It Be, featuring Jason Mighty, Rise and Rise Up, with French dancehall artiste Roro.

"Many doors are opening for me in the Caribbean and Canada, and I have been writing songs and working on an album, which I will be looking at releasing next summer," Sone said.

He recently showed a music video for his single, Purpose, which was one of the most requested dancehall gospel songs on gospel radio last year.

"It's a great feeling that the song is finally getting out there, and I am getting positive feedback," he said.

Sone is a licensed minister in the church and he currently serves as a youth director at New Life Fellowship Centre in Florida.

A few years ago, he officially launched his own Purpose Label, for which he is the CEO.

"I believe that every life has a purpose, and mine is to teach the gospel and win souls through music," he said.