UK Gospel Artist Kingsley Releases 'G.O.A.Ts & Sheep' Album
UK gospel artist Kingsley has a unique Hip Hop & R&B sound. He describes himself as an ex-gang member turned Father to 4 baby girls, musician, rapper, singer songwriter, photographer and sports car Lead Engineer after an encounter with Jesus Christ. Kingsley has released his debut album 'G.O.A.Ts & Sheep' which includes the single 'Treasure' featuring LeahRae. "I have been writing and performing music in my community and nationwide for over 10 years now as a community outreach tool; however I haven't recorded and published any of it till now", he explains.
Discussing the first single 'Treasure' he continues, "Some inspiration for this song comes from IYAMAH's song “Cryptic Love’ which I listened to in 2019 during a late-night drive back from Portsmouth to London after a mate's wedding. The melody and delivery made you get introspective. I recall driving through unfamiliar dark country lanes lost in thought whilst being aware that a deer could run out from the bushes anytime soon.
This had a perfect blend of ephemeral tension to it. I wanted the listener to consider what they stood to lose whilst considering what they stood to gain; a huge field with treasure buried but required some toil to find it.
I wanted a song you can play in such settings that stirred a certain kind of emotion in the listener. I wanted the listener to introspectively think about the treasure (Salvation) they're sitting on. Treasure which is under-appreciated and many times considered a short change because we've been conditioned to think "Jesus kills vibes". Treasure says if you really knew what you had; you’ll cash in everything and buy in.
I have been around the gospel rap/grime scene around the era of ‘Gospel cypher’ scene and was rattled by how the opportunities that ensued and relative exposure caused many of my peers to lose their way and eventually faith. As a result, I avoided recording and publishing music for the last 10 years and continued community outreaches which was our calling.
Covid-19 shook things up with regards to the ability to do community outreaches and we migrated to streaming; coupled with maturity and reflection over the years; there is a lot to say admittedly which is reflected in this body of work."
