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Born August 30 1982, Rhoan Dwayne Dell attended New Roads All Age School in Westmoreland.

This little genius started his musical career in grade one (1), doing imitations of almost every popular song including songs from Tracy Chapman, Yellow Man and Admiral Bailey. He will always remember going home from school with his pocket full of money as he joked about a semi pro-career.

First Concert

As he grew older, Rhoan’s faith developed and he accepted Christ at a tender age, and he became known as ‘Dj the Singing Sensation’. At age thirteen he graced the stage with Royal Roots and performed their song ‘Got to be dreaming’, he was subsequently invited back to perform the song with them, the group was so impressed they wanted to take him with them, but his Granny would have none of that.

Rhoan performed just before the famous Grace Thrillers (Shirley Willis was lead singer) at a major show at Independence Park, Black River along with several other major acts.

On 22nd of May 1995, he performed at Spanish Town Prison Oval when Love Fm Family did a big show. He took the stage at 1:00am and delivered a masterful performance to a resounding applause.

There were several other big performances as Rhoan Dell’s career moved over hurdles.

He was lead vocalist for Mullings Mobile Gospel Band from 1995-1997.

Along with Gary and Kirk, he formed Melody Brothers, a vocal group that entered JCDC gospel festival and reached semi finals.

He went solo in 2004 and did his first recording ‘giving up everything’ for Dwayne Campbell; this song got good play on Love Fm.

In 2006, he formed High Hopes Band with Vivian McFarlane, with original members Izel and Bruce.

A year later, he did his first project as a studio engineer doing an album for Wayne Samuels.

His first album “Holy Ghost Party”; was released in 2010 and is getting good airplay.

Rhoan Dell has performed with top acts like FC Barnes, Jabez, Edwin Myers and Sandra Brooks. He has performed Gospel songs on pop concerts and gained top encore.

A very versatile musician who plays all the major instruments, has high regards for Ever who taught him to play music and DJ Nez and Angola who taught him studio engineering; he taught himself to read music.

As a producer Rhoan has displayed improved mastery of his craft to the dimension of winning the Kingdom Link Atlanta Caribbean Gospel Music Appreciation Awards for 2013, for his Holy Ghost Party Album

He also appear on some major shows including Genesis Western Jerk Festival, Friends in Praise to name a few in addition to hosting a tremendous album launch for his second studio Album “Written There” on February 7th 2014 in Bethel Town Rhoan Dell’s Music as well as preaching ministry has shown rapid growth and therefore carved a place in spiritual circles for him. Rhoan Dell is a devoted Christian.

Artist Statement

Rhoan Dell: is a Gospel Music Artiste/Minister

Why I chose to do Gospel Reggae as a part of my ministry, is that I grow up listening to a lot of Bob Marley, Bunny Anderson, among others.

Gospel Reggae allows me to express myself in ways that I couldn’t have by just mere talking,

I get my inspiration and motivation from the people, the way they respond to each song and my performances on stage.

The Lyrics that you hear in each of my songs are things that had happened, things that I see happening, and things that I would love to see happen such as equal rights for all people among other things.

My music means so much to me, firstly it helps to relax and keep me focus, and secondly it is my bread and butter, and most importantly it is what I used it to reach out to people, and talk about the issues affecting them.

My music is the voice of the people, no matter the race class or social back ground I use my songs to speak for them.

Rhoan Dell And Bro Bunny Anderson share a moment on stage at the Launch of Written There Album Feb 2014

Rhoan Dell and Sister G delivering “Lord help me Jesus” at his Album Launch in Feb 2014

Rhoan Dell with Gospel Songstress extraordinaire Joan Flemming stop for the camera at Bunny Anderson’s album launch

In May Pen

Rhoan Dell along with other members of the soldiers with a praise Ministry delivering a music message to the Catadupa Primary School in St James

Quotes From professionals In the Music Business

Quotation from Doctor Gospel Beat of More 91.7 Fm, while doing on interview With Vivian McFarlane Gospel Beat stated that Rhoan Dell is one of my favorite Gospel Artiste, he has a lovely voice and his song writing skills is superb.

Quotation Bunny Anderson One of the Founding Fathers of Gospel Reggae, This young man, he can sing and he is very serious about gospel music, I want to do a song with him.

Quotation from Pastor Ivan Hall of mello fm, doing his early morning show “praise at dawn,” Described Rhoan Dell as an example of a young artiste who does music for the international market.

Shows& Gigs

Rhoan Dell has appeared on a number of concerts and stage shows just to name a few Bunny Anderson album Launch which was held at jamalco sport complex November 2013, Western Jerk Festival 2013, Genesis 2013, Montego Bay Praise Fest 2013, the charity concert for Haiti Relief Fund in 2010 at the independence Park Sav-La-Mar , Friends In Praise 2013&2014, Falmouth Christmas Tree Lighting December 2013, Duncan’s Baptist conference with Kevin Downswell, Barry G’s Health Foundation concert at the Grange Hill transport centre 2013, Glendevon Primary School Fun day 2013, Howard Cook primary school Fund Rising concert 2014, Galloway New Testament Church youth in praise concert 2014, St Mary’s prep school Prayer Breakfast 2014, old hope fun day in Kittson town St Catherine 2012, commission by the harbor Street craft traders association to do their marketing Promotion song in 2008, Atlanta Caribbean Gospel Awards Show June 2013(recipient) Beckah Shae Live In concert at the Donway Village montego Bay 2013.

Contact Info

For Bookings Call(876)364-5641 (876)578-9714

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

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