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BAJAN SUN MAGAZINE DEC 2014 BIO Luckey Horrell K nown as one half of the musical brother and sister duo CEEJAY & LUCKEY, Contem- porary Gospel recording artiste and Music Minister Loucretia “Luckey” Horrell steps out on her own with Heart II Soul Minis- tries. Along with her brother Ceejay, Luckey was very drawn to the aesthetics of music. Not unlike most professional singers, Luckey and her brother began singing in church just about the time they were in ‘full swing’ of Elementary School. Luckey firmly be- lieves God has blessed her with this gift and that it is a tool to be used solely for spread- ing the message of God’s love, touching hearts and helping to renew souls for the Kingdom of God. Luckey participated quite a lot in her church’s Music Ministry. Directing many choirs and vocal groups along the way, fur- ther developing her musical talent, swiftly becoming more involved with her music, its writing, composing, arranging and production. From Childhood Luckey taught alongside her mother and soon she too went through the rudiments of music theory and practical by the Royal Schools of Music in London. She now has a successful music school with over 50 private students exclusive of choirs and groups where she teach- es Voice and Piano to all ages. Maintaining a culture of excellence, her students have always received Distinctions and Merits in their examinations. Luckey with her brother Ceejay, have received highly praised honours for their combined Ministry as CEEJAY & LUCKEY, touring Caribbean islands such as Antigua, Barbados, St. Lucia and Anguilla; where they received an honoured gospel award for their contribution to Gospel music in Anguilla. In 1995 Ceejay and Luckey released their debut album “Tell Jesus”, sub- sequently touring major cities in the USA. They were also a headlining feature in the 1997 (BET) Black Entertainment Television Black Expo tour of 20 US Cities. Legendary Pioneer of Contemporary Gos- pel, Pastor Andre Crouch, affectionately referred to them as his kids, and being tak- en ‘under his wings’ allowed them the great invitation opportunity to guest ap- pear alongside him at the BBC Gospel Liv- ing Legends series special. Luckey’s Ministry has allotted incredible exposure. She has ministered alongside gospel favourites such as Kirk Franklin, Jon- athon Butler, Ron Kenoly, Donnie Mc Clurkin, Helen Baylor, Kurt Carr and the Kurt Carr Singers, Steve Green, Wintley Phipps and many others. Coming off her critically acclaimed solo concert presentation in April 2004, Luckey has finally released her long awaited debut solo album, ‘What I’m About’ in September 2006, with a four week promotional tour in Europe. Luckey has also been busy training and arranging Vocals for many projects two of which are locally based, First Church of the Open Bible - Gates Praise “Change” Album as well as their 2012 Release “Hope of Nations” and Kezie Peters 2013 “My life is a song” album. Today you’d find Luckey collaborating with good friend, Grammy, Dove and Stella nominated, Juno award winner Roger Ryan to do writing, singing and arranging for sev- eral upcoming projects, including her own. www.bajansunonline.com/MAGAZINE/ | [email protected] | @BajanSunOnline